Open since the summer of 1962—when the surrounding resort still went by the name Vacation Village—Barefoot Bar & Grill is a bar and restaurant at 1404 Vacation Rd in the 92109 that has spent more than six decades as one of Mission Bay's most recognizable waterfront restaurants. The venue sits at the western edge of Paradise Point Resort's 44-acre manmade island, built by a movie producer and inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, with an architectural quirk: its small hillside structure was designed to resemble a midcentury bomb shelter. Diners eat outside next to a tropical waterfall, a sea-life lagoon home to leopard sharks and rays, and a colorful marina with sailboats drifting past. The menu focuses on coastal California fare, with the Classic Barefoot Burger earning a loyal following over the decades, alongside poke bowls, fish tacos, Crab Louie salads, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Live music takes over the patio on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 6 PM, and a Monday-and-Tuesday locals-only happy hour from 3 to 6 PM keeps neighborhood regulars coming back. Guests staying at the resort can also explore Tidal, another on-property dining destination with bay views. Parking is free for restaurant visitors—just tell the gate attendant where you're headed—which removes one of the biggest barriers for San Diego diners unfamiliar with the resort. Waterfront dining enthusiasts seeking a more upscale setting nearby should reserve a table at Oceana Coastal Kitchen for a refined oceanview experience.