Perched on the shores of Mission Bay inside the 44-acre Paradise Point Resort, Tidal is a Californian restaurant and bar at 1404 Vacation Rd, 92109, that occupies a space with deep roots in San Diego history. Hollywood producer Jack Skirball developed Paradise Point in 1962 as his own South Seas-inspired fantasyland, and the 3,000-square-foot building that now houses Tidal originally served as his private residence. The restaurant debuted in 2014 after a $20 million resort renovation, replacing the former Baleen, and earned recognition from San Diego Magazine for Best Small Plates and Best Hotel Restaurant in 2016. Chef de Cuisine Charlotte, a San Diego native, leads the current kitchen with an ingredient-driven approach rooted in sustainability and low-waste practices. Her resume includes stints as Sous Chef at The Lion's Share and Executive Sous Chef at Rare Society. Another waterfront dining option with coastal views is Oceana Coastal Kitchen, which also overlooks Mission Bay with a California-forward seafood menu. The mid-century modern dining room at Tidal features floor-to-ceiling windows, communal tables, a cozy lounge, and a fire-pit-dotted deck that delivers one of Mission Bay's best 180-degree water views. The menu shifts seasonally and leans into local seafood — past highlights include Hokkaido scallops, crab-crusted Faroe Island salmon, and olive oil-poached halibut. Ricardo Garcia serves as Director of Food & Beverage, and servers like Melissa have earned repeated praise from reviewers for their warmth and deep knowledge of the menu. Tidal is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, with Sunday brunch available seasonally, and reservations through OpenTable are recommended. The resort's lush grounds — complete with tropical foliage, a lagoon with resident ducks and turtles, and an 18-hole real-grass miniature golf course — invite guests to arrive early and explore. Sunset dinner on the Tidal Deck pairs especially well with a cocktail at the bar, which has drawn praise since Snake Oil Cocktail Company designed the original drink program. Nearby on the PB boardwalk, JRDN Restaurant at Tower23 Hotel offers a similarly polished oceanfront experience. The restaurant is open to the public, not just resort guests, and free parking is available on the property.