Temperatures are getting warmer and warmer as the arrival of Memorial Day weekend signals that summer is right around corner. Here is a list of five fun things to do in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Pacific Beach to make it a thrilling three-day weekend Tee off at Mission Bay Golf Course While most of the bigger golf courses in San Diego are across the freeway, hackers can sneak in a quick 18 this weekend at Mission Bay Golf Course. No drivers necessary on this executive golf course that measures only 2,719 yards. Tee times at Mission Bay Golf Course can be made from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. by calling (858) 581-7880. Mission Bay Golf is the only course with night lighting in San Diego, open until 10 p.m. for the night putters out there. Soak in a sunset With three days this weekend, there is a good chance that one picturesque sunset will break through the May gray. For those looking to view a sunset in a natural environment, take a picnic to a local park. Grab a blanket and basket and head to one of three spots: Crown Point Park on Crown Point Drive and Ingraham Street; Kate Sessions Park on Lamont Street; or Fanuel Park on Fanuel Street and Sail Bay. Board the Bahia Belle Start the weekend off on Mission Bay with the Bahia Belle cruise on Friday or Saturday night. The old-fashioned sternwheeler circles the bay while providing a taste of yesterday. The Bahia Belle departs from the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay each hour from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., with family hour at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. and the 21 and up cocktail cruise leaving the docks at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. For those trying to avoid the Mission Beach traffic, the boat also picks up at the Catamaran Resort hourly starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.sternwheelers.com/cruise.html. Catch a wave in Belmont Park For those who love the big wave but hate the hot sand or adventure junkies looking for a fix, WaveHouse in Belmont Park might be the best weekend bet. Beginners can get started with the FlowRider wave machine, where no experience is necessary and the chute is padded. Those aiming for a big challenge can try FlowBarrel, with water flowing as fast as 30 mph to make a 10-foot wave. Rides start at $20 per hour. For more information, visit www.wavehousesandiego.com. Bike around the bay Few local areas are nicer to take a beach cruiser around than bike paths around Mission Bay. Dust off the banana seat and take a breeze-filled trip around the bay. Don’t have a bike? Not a problem. Rent one at a local shop like Bicycle Discovery (742 Felspar St.) or Pacific Coast Bicycle (1633 Garnet Ave.) and cruise on down to the water.
