A beach community within San Diego, Pacific Beach is located south of La Jolla and north of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Pacific Beach has a pier, an oceanfront boardwalk, many restaurants, clubs, hotels and shops. Pacific Beach is a haven for young people, especially college students. But there's much to see and do at this beach community for people of all ages.
ACTIVITY HUBS
Crystal Pier Activity Hub
Crystal Pier, North Pacific Beach City Beach, Pacific Beach City Beach, Oceanfront Boardwalk, Garnet and Mission Shopping District, Pacific Beach Farmers Market. Events: Pacific BeachFest.
BEACHES
North Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
Most popular beach in San Diego County, popular among young people. Crystal Pier and boardwalk.
PIERS
Crystal Pier
Built in 1929, the wooden pier features blue and white hotel cottages, extending half way out.
PATHS / TRAILS
Pacific Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
A concrete boardwalk about 3 1/2 miles long, from North Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach.
SHOPPING AREAS
Garnet and Mission Shopping District
Pacific Beach's main shopping district, filled with interesting shops, bars and restaurants.
FARMERS' MARKETS
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
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.
PLACES
West Mission Bay
Stretches from the Catamaran Resort at the north end to Mission Point at the south.
EVENTS
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
July 20 - August 10, 2008
The scenic hillside concert. Enjoy live music with great panoramic views of downtown, Mission Bay.
Pacific BeachFest
October 11, 2008
Family-friendly, with toe-tapping events along the boardwalk, KidsFest, kite-flying, food & live music.
Pacific Beach Holiday Parade
December 14, 2008
The parade will take over Garnet Ave. while the Arts & Crafts vendors at ‘Santa’s Village’ on Cass St.
