Bahia Hotel History A San Diego Landmark Back in the late 1940s, Mission Bay was an undeveloped and forgotten
tidal maze. The City of San Diego was offering several parcels
up to bid for commercial development.
Entrepreneurs William and Anne Evans journeyed out to the
mudflats to survey the possibilities.
They envisioned a beautiful resort paradise with sandy beaches and took the risk. The Bahia Hotel was the first commercial lessee on Mission Bay. By 1953, the Bahia's first 52 units were open and attracting visitors. In two years, the Evans' opened another 20, later followed by an additional 40. Ever the pioneers, the Evans considered their role in the economy of San Diego to be an important part of the region's future.
Bahia Entry Sign in
the late 1950's
Today, our resorts on Mission Bay employ up to 1,000 people.
The Bahia Hotel Resort is a 314-room destination beach resort,
which includes beach-front cottages, studios with panoramic
views and spacious bayside suites. The Bahia continues to attract
generations of vacationers for a Southern California beach getaway.
In 2003, the Bahia Hotel Resort celebrated its gold anniversary and remains an icon in San Diego.
