Owned and operated by Bartell Hotels, a San Diego-based family company, The Dana on Mission Bay is a three-star resort hotel at 1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, spread across ten tropically landscaped acres directly on the water. The property is positioned as the closest hotel to SeaWorld San Diego—the theme park is just 0.6 miles away and the hotel runs a complimentary daily shuttle—making it the natural landing spot for families planning multiple days at the park. Two outdoor heated pools, two spas, a seasonal pool bar, and a private marina are all available on-site, alongside Adventure Water Sports, which rents paddleboards, kayaks, jet skis, bikes, and wakeboards directly from the hotel's marina dock. Firefly Eatery & Bar serves seasonal American cuisine using herbs and vegetables grown in the on-site garden, with 40 wines by the glass and local microbrews on the menu. The Dana holds 271 guestrooms and suites across two distinct sections—the contemporary Waters Edge buildings and the Tropical Marina Cove—plus six event venues including the Marina Garden, which hosts weddings and receptions for up to 300 guests. Saturday morning yoga is offered poolside with complimentary mats, and Dive-in Movie weekends run through the summer season. Guests exploring Mission Bay by water beyond the hotel's own marina can arrange a charter or rental through Seaforth Boat Rentals & Yacht Charters, departing from the bay minutes away. Dogs are welcome on the Firefly Terrace, where they receive water bowls and filet mignon dog biscuits.