Belmont Park (San Diego)
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Belmont Park is an oceanfront historic amusement park located in the Mission Beach area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.[1] In addition to providing recreation and amusement, it also was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.
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Location | Mission Beach, San Diego, California, United States |
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Coordinates | 32°46′17″N 117°15′8″W |
Opened | July 4, 1925 (1925-07-04) |
Owner | Pacifica Enterprises LLC |
Operated by | Eat.Drink.Sleep |
Slogan | Join Us By The Beach |
Operating season | Year Round |
Attendance | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
Attractions | |
Total | 13 |
Roller coasters | 1 |
Website | www |
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The park's most iconic attraction is the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, which is considered a local landmark.[2]