Secluded luxury resort surrounded by mission bay an island getaway the opulent paradise point resort spa puts you steps from the beach on a tropical island in san diegos mission bay youre a 15 minute drive from the city center get close to animals the chance to get up close and personal with dolphins and killer whales at seaworld lies a quick 4 minute drive over mission bays south cove for a change of pace you can drive 9 minutes to check out the adobe buildings and historic craft demo