Businessman John D. Spreckels funded and developed Belmont Park in 1925, during the so-called golden age of roller coasters, though it was originally called the Mission Beach Amusement Center. In the ...
S1: Hey , there's San Diego. I'm Andrew Bracken in for Jade Hindman. San Diego's Belmont Park is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. We hear all about its history and why it remains a top local ...
Minh Tra still recalls the vivid memories associated with Belmont Park’s reopening in 1990. Tra and his childhood friends got a parent to give them a ride to the park. Tra said he remembers seeing all ...
It was a proper party for a 100-year-old. Cake, of course, and balloons. Add mimosas, salmon, quiche and an array of breakfast treats. Also significant: The birthday subject had to be resuscitated ...
SAN DIEGO — Local leaders, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, attended Belmont Park's special centennial celebration on Tuesday, honoring and reflecting on the park's legacy. The park, which is ...
Before the boardwalk bustle and amusement park era defined Mission Beach, this long stretch of sand was carving out a quieter seaside identity.