Late in the year 1913, a strip of land, consisting mostly of sand dunes, was purchased by sugar manufacturer John D. Spreckels. Spreckels had visions of a beach front resort where people could come and enjoy the warm sand and cool ocean breeze. An amusement park was built and Mission Bay was eventually transformed into the largest aquatic park in the country. Come with me as I talk with some longtime, Mission Beach residence and explore the history of this great little beach town. I hope you enjoy this episode of Wonderland as much as I enjoyed filming it.