Belmont Park

From the Roaring Twenties and into the 21st Century, Belmont Park has been amusing and entertaining generations of San Diego residents, and millions of visitors from around southern California, the United States and the world. The Giant Dipper roller coaster and the Plunge Olympic pool have been here since 1925, while the rides and attractions have changed over the decades. One thing has never changed, and that this is one of the last beach and boardwalk fun centers left in California with fun and thrills for the whole family. Belmont Park is the place to eat, drink and be daring.

While wave machines, wave pools and surf machines date as far back as the 1920s, it wasn't until the late 1980s that anything came close to re-creating the thrills and challenge of the ocean. That's when Wave Loch founder Tom Lochtefeld developed 'sheet wave' technology, which he later used to create the sheet wave attractions known as the FlowRider® and FlowBarrel®, two of Belmont Park's most popular attractions.

The FlowRider® is a low profile sheet wave resembling the thrill of an ocean wave that is perfect for novices and intermediates. Its large open face allows riders to creatively express themselves with a variety of moves. The FlowBarrel® incorporates a hollow tube, curl, or barrel, along with a nice steep face, which resembles the type of hardcore waves that surfers travel the world looking for. Flowboarding (surfing the FlowRider® and FlowBarrel®) is 1/3 surfing, 1/3 snowboarding, with a mix of skateboarding and wakeboarding for fun! You may fall down, but the FlowBarrel® and FlowRiders®' padded surface will leave you springing back up and eager for another try! Come and enjoy the sun and endless waves - no experience required. MORE

Plunge Pool (858) 228-9300

Wave House Athletic Club operates San Diego's largest indoor public swimming pool. Built in 1925, the historic Plunge offers year round aquatic programs for all ages and is open daily for public use and enjoyment. With its large shallow end surrounded by an artificial grass deck featuring a Bounce House and slip n Slide, the Plunge is a refreshingly entertaining attraction for kids of all ages. The Plunge pool is heated to a pleasant 84 degrees and is perfect for parties and family outings. MO

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