Headquarters for the sporting set, both Pacific Beach and Mission Beach join together on a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and to the east, Mission Bay Park-a teeming recreation area for sailing and personal watercraft use. The largest population group in this area is 25 to 34 years old, and is popular with singles. There is a lively bar scene near the beach, and surfing is very popular. Retail businesses line the narrow strip of Mission Blvd, which runs from Pacific Beach south to Mission Beach.