The Dana on Mission Bay is the closest hotel to Sea World. In fact you can walk or take the free hotel shuttle. This hotel is a waterfront property and resides on Mission Bay and is less than one mile to Belmont Park. The Dana is the recipient of "San Diego Finest Service Award" Traveler's Aid "Help on the Move" Award and voted "One of the Top Ten Hotels in San Diego for Value" by Los Angeles Times.

The Dana on Mission Bay is the quintessential San Diego experience for your family vacation, romantic getaway, special event, wedding or corporate meeting. We've just completed a once in a lifetime expansion of this beautiful property. After nearly ten years of planning, design and construction, The Dana now features 270 beautiful guestrooms and suites, a conference center,marina and boat launch, fitness center, two restaurants, two pools, recreation area, bayside wedding site and much more -- all adjacent to Sunset Park with acres of green grass and trees on one side and Seaworld on the other.

The Dana offers two pool areas where you can relax and soak up the sun -- the Bayview Pool and spa or the Tropical Pool and recreation area where you can test your skills with a game of ping-pong, foosball or shuffelboard. And in between all that fun in the sun, don't forget to refresh yourself with cool drinks and snacks from the pool bar.

Rollaway Beds are available for an additional $10 plus applicable tax. Fire regualations do not allow more than 1 extra bed in a room and limit the occupancy to 4 people - unless the additional person is an infant. Please note: We are unable to accommodate a rollaway bed in our Standard Run of the House (ROH) category. Please check with front desk for details.

BAYVIEW ROOMS
Special features and comfortable amenities including refiegerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, wireless high speed internet access and TV with pay-per-view movies and Ninendo

Please note: Maximum occupancy for BAYVIEW ROOM is 4 people

GARDENVIEW ROOMS
Feature standard amenities and are located on the first and second floor, featuring either king bed or two queens.

HIGH SEASON

• From June 11 to August 28 requires 3 night minimum
• Children under 17 stay free when occupying a room with adults, and using existing bedding.
• Rollaway beds are available for an additional $10 plus tax. Please check with front desk upon check-in.

IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Maximum sleeping room occupancy is 4 persons
  
• Children under 17 stay free when occupying a room with parent(s) and using existing bedding
  
• Extra person rate currently in effect and established by the hotel will be charged
  
• Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee set by hotel. Please check with front desk upon check-in
  
• Pets not acceoted
  
• SPECIAL NOTE: The Dana on Mission Bay does not allow for early check-out and charges for all nights booked
  

The guest rooms offer breathtaking views of the private marina, large pool area or tropical landscaped grounds and every room is beautifully appointed with California waterfront decor, granite counter tops, teak and mahogany furniture, plantation shutters and imported artwork throughout.

San Diego's perfect cliamate draws you to the outdoors, and Mission Bay is the perfect place to get up and go. At The Dana on Mission Bay you'll enjoy an endless selection of activities.

The Dana is a Waterfront hotel with private marina, along 27-mile bay-front bike path encircling Mission Bay.

• 270 Gurst rooms and Suites
• Coffee/tea maker
• Satellite Color TV with pay-per-view movies and video games
• Business services
• 2 heated pools
• Pool bar and poolside food service
• Complimentary shuffle board and poolside games
• Watersport, boat and bicyle rentals
• Coin operated laundry
• Voice Mail
• Mid-size refrigerator
• Hairdryer, Iron and full-size ironing board
• Room Service (limited hours)
• Complimentary Airport, Amtrak and Sea World shuttle service
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary transfers to Humphrey's By The Bay ffor fine dining, happy hour and Concerts by the Bay
• Valet service
• Discount tickets to attractions
• Car rental
• Bell desk services: for sightseeing transportation dining
• Welcome amenity for groups
• All non-smoking guest rooms with one king or two queen beds

The Marina at The Dana on Mission Bay has 140 boat slips from15' to 60'. Permanent slips are leased by the month and our Guest Dock offers daily and weekly slip rentals.

MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Dana on Mission Bay offers the casual sophistication of the quintessential San Diego location for your special event or meeting. Every event planner knows that an unforgettable location will take any event from the ordinary to the extraordinary. From corporate events to personal celebrations, our legendary staff is dedicated to making your event at The Dana on Mission Bay an unforgettable experience.

DINING

THE BLUE PEARL
A casual eatery where you can get a great meal at reasonable prices. The Blue Pearl has been been popular with vacationers and locals alike. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner or in-between, our legendary hospitality and good food will put a smile on your face. Just like wearing pearls with blue jeans, The Blue Pearl is always in good taste.

FIREFLY
What can you say about a lounge called Firefly* It is a special experience for a few lucky people. Linger at the end of the day with friends or join collagues from around the country for a quick bite. And Firefly's tasty treats and tropical drinks are just the thing to keep up your strength during a lazy afternoon by the pool.

Firefly is also an extraordinary venue for special events, receptions,mixers or patio parties. Like catching fireflies in a jar, Firefly is one of life's simple pleasures.

Open 11:00am to 11:00pm Sunday - Thursday
11:00am to 12:00am Friday and Saturday
Sunday Brunch served from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Happy Hour specials offered from 4 - 7 pm daily

ENTERTAINMENT 

The Dana Inn is located at beautiful Mission Bay Park which offers a wide variety of water and on shore activities from sailing to bike riding and jogging. The hotel provides a shuttle to nearby Sea World and is a short hop from world-famous Horton Plaza for shopping, dining and live entertainment.

Bicycle and watersport rentals are available from our Marina office including sailboats, motorboats, pedal boats, aqua cycles, kayaks and wave runners. Check in at our Marina and ask about sailing or wake boarding lessons as well as our water ski packages taught by experienced instructors.

Near by attractions include:

• SeaWorld - 10-minute walk or take the free hotel shuttle
• Belmont Park, home of the Giant Dipper Roller Cosater
• Sunset Park, great for picknis and relaxation
• Walking distance to Pacific Ocean and sandy beaches
• Sportfishing, diving and whale watching excursions
• Children's playground just a 10-minute walk away
• Public bus stop in front of hotel
• 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport

DIRECTIONS TO THE DANA ON MISSION BAY

• From I-5 North or South
  Take Sea World Drive exit (Exit 21) to West Mission Bay Drive exit. Stay to right and turn right at Dana Landing Road.
  
• From I-8 West
  Take Sports Arena Blvd/West Mission Bay Drive north. Turn Right to West Mission Bay Drive exit staying to your right. Turn right at Dana Landing Road.
  
• From the East
  Take the I-8 West. Take the Sports Arena Blvd/West Misssion Bay Dr. exit to the Right toward West Mission Bay Dr. Stay Right and merge onto the West Mission Bay Drive ramp to the Right. Turn Right after .1 miles into The Dana on Mission Bay.