Crystal Pier - Downtown Pacific Beach Activity Hub

Location: Garnet Ave & Mission Blvd
San Diego, California (map)

A historic wooden ocean pier, popular sandy beaches to the north and south, an oceanfront boardwalk, and a nearby shopping district.

PIERS
Crystal Pier
Built in 1929, the wooden pier features blue and white hotel cottages, extending half way out.

BEACHES
North Pacific Beach City Beach
North of Crystal Pier, this popular beach is next to a primarily residential area of Pacific Beach, but somewhat secluded because of the seacliffs. A favorite hangout for young people.

Pacific Beach City Beach
South of Crystal Pier, this beach is one of the most popular beaches in San Diego County, especially among young people. No seacliffs, this beach has direct access to the Oceanfront Boardwalk and adjacent retail area.

BOARDWALKS
Pacific Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
A concrete boardwalk about 3 1/2 miles long, from North Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach. There are several ecclectic shops, restaurants and hotels along the Ocean Front Boardwalk. Where the boardwalk meets the Crystal Pier at Garnet Ave is bustling with shops and dining.

SHOPPING/DINING
Garnet and Mission Shopping District
Pacific Beach's main shopping district, filled with interesting shops, bars and restaurants. The shopping district is just a block from the beaches and pier.

FARMERS' MARKET
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
Saturday, 8am-12pm
While shopping for organic produce, you'll feel the fresh breeze from the ocean, just a block away.

HOTELS
Pacific Beach Hotels, Pacific Beach Boutique Hotels, Pacific Beach Hotels
Small and mid-size hotels near coast and I-5. Variety of boutique hotels on boardwalk or within block of beach—casual, luxury, sophisticated. Major bayside resort.

EVENTS
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
July - August
The scenic hillside concert. Enjoy live music with great panoramic views of downtown, Mission Bay.

Pacific BeachFest
October
Family-friendly, with toe-tapping events along the boardwalk, KidsFest, kite-flying, food & live music.

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade
December
Features marching bands, color gaurds, floats, clowns, childrens marching groups, and Santa Claus.