The Bahia was Mission Bay's first and foremost beach resort and has celebrated a half-century on the Beach and Bay. The destination beach resort, sprung to life on a prominent piece of peninsula in 1953 and has been attracting generations of vacationers for traditional family-style beach getaways ever since. The bay was little more than a brackish tidal maze when William D. Evans and his wife Anne first journeyed out to the mudflats to survey the possibilities - and envision the results.

In 1953 the 52-room hotel opened on the white and sandy Mission Bay beach. Another 20 units were added just two years later, and an additional 40 units soon after that. Legions of vacationers arrived to soak up the sun, surf and sport. As Mission Bay grew, helped by the tremendous popularity of the Bahia Resort Hotel, the Evans opened the Catamaran and became operators of the historic Belmont Park, that is home to the legendary roller coaster, in Mission Beach.

The family friendly, Mediterranean themed Bahia provides picture perfect views from 314 spaciously appointed guestrooms, deluxe studios or suites- each with all the comforts and amenities you desire; all with their own balconies or patios commanding views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Bay front rooms allow guests to step onto the sand and enjoy the sights and sounds of the bay. Garden front rooms inspire guests to relax in a tropical paradise while listening to the sounds of a trickling stream surrounded by rare and unique palm gardens. Guest rooms offer one king or queen bed or two double beds, a large workspace and sitting area. All rooms and suites include free HBO, coffeemakers, irons, ironing boards and hairdryers.

The Bahia hosts an outdoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fitness and exercise center, 2 tennis courts equipped for night play, and a video arcade. Watersport rentals are available and include: wetsuits, boogie boards & rafts, paddleboats, kayaks, powerboats and jet-skis and wave runners/sea-dos. In-line skates, and bikes are also available to rent to use on the miles of boardwalk that surrounds the Bahia.

Take a complimentary moonlight sternwheeler cruise on Mission Bay aboard our "Turn of the century" style sternwheeler boat the Bahia Belle, DJ's and live music. The Belle cruises beneath the stars across Mission Bay throughout the evening. Dance the night away with the sounds of live music while enjoying your favorite cocktail. All passengers are invited to disembark at either hotel stop, and re-board later. When stopping off at the Catamaran Hotel dine in the elegant atmosphere of the Atoll restaurant and relax at the newly opened Catamaran Spa. For hotel guests the cruise is complimentary and local patrons pay a one time per evening boarding fee of only $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under.