Pacific Beach

To Downtown San Diego: 14 minutes

ZIP CODE 92109

Buy $4.98K - $3.65M
Rent $795 - $10K

Local information

School

1 High School

Crime

Lowest crime relative to the rest of Grays Harbor county.

Commute

87% of residents commute by car.

Shop & Eat

6 Restaurants
4 Groceries
3 Nightlife

General Description

Beautiful Samll Town

Pacific Beach is a small town bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Bay and Mission Beach to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and Interstate 5 to the east.

Did you know that this community has long been populated mostly by young people, college students, and surfers? The trend is gradually changing, however, as the population is becoming older and more affluent due to the rise in property and rental costs. Despite changing demographics, the town still offers the surfer’s ideal: living near the beach. Residents of “P.B.” (the town’s affectionate local nickname) can spend their days surrounded by sun and sand. All locations within this beautiful town are within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Beach was developed during the nineteenth-century boom years of 1886-1888 by D.C Reed, Charles W. Pauley, O. S Hubbell, A.G Gassen, and R.A Thomas. By the 1950s, the population of the city had reached 30,000, and in the 1960s, many new development projects were executed, such as the construction of Hilton hotels and the Islandia Vacation Village. This was also the period when the famous San Diego Sea World opened up just a few miles from Pacific Beach.

Today, PB residents enjoy the town’ popular nightlife scenes as well as its laidback beach bars – some of the most famous in San Diego. The town is so lively that is sometimes has a resort feel, but the more than 1,300 businesses also make it a great site for year-round living.

Though it has plenty of its own beach and waterfront land, Pacific Beach also borders Mission Bay Park, the largest human-made water park in the United States at over 4,000 acres. In addition, it’s close to the site of San Diego Sea World, which covers 27 miles of shoreline. Pacific Beach is home to the popular Pacific Beach Recreation Center and Kate Sessions Park. Southern California’s exciting surf culture can be found on display in Pacific Beach; in fact, Tourmaline Surf Park is marked for surfers only. The park is a perfect destination for experts and novices alike.

One of the beaches that families tend to prefer is the North Pacific Beach, which is a calmer stretch of sand, featuring life-guard-supervised swimming areas as well as beach facilities at the end of Law and Diamond Streets.

The schools in the Pacific Beach are under the San Diego Unified School District; they include Mission Bay Senior High School and Pacific Beach Middle School. You’ll also find several higher education institutions within or near PB, which explains why the community is densely populated with college students and young people. These include satellite campuses for University of San Diego and the University of California, Point Loma Nazarene University, and San Diego State University.

More Features

Additional popular activities in Pacific Beach include fishing on Crystal Pier, watching the sun set into the Pacific Ocean, and having breakfast at the locally beloved Kono’s Café, which you will find at the end of Garnet Ave. In other words, you’ll be able to enjoy good food and a local vibe at any time of the year!

Do you want to experience gorgeous Pacific views with cool ocean breezes? Maybe you’re in search of a San Diego community that offers fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere. You will find the perfect answers to your recreational and housing needs in Pacific Beach—the community has all it takes to make your daily life sunny and enjoyable. No wonder residents of Pacific Beach love living there!

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Residential Lease

1717 B Missouri St, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(None Known)Parking(s)
5Picture(s)
1,200
Brand NEW LUXURY build in Pacific Beach. Be the 1ST to live in this gorgeous NEW 3 bedroom townhome just blocks from the water. This home features high end finishes throughout including : pristine wood flooring , modern fixtures, ample lighting, high ceilings, ALL new appliances including full size stackable washer/dryer inside, large open rooms, lots of storage, and an exclusive approx.
$5,500

Residential Lease

1717 A Missouri St, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

2Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Assigned)Parking(s)
4Picture(s)
800
Brand NEW LUXURY build in Pacific Beach. Be the 1ST to live in this gorgeous NEW 2 bedroom just blocks from the water. This home features high end finishes throughout including : pristine wood flooring , modern fixtures, ample lighting, high ceilings, ALL new appliances including full size stackable washer/dryer inside, sizeable great room, lots of storage.
$3,300

Residential Lease

1713 Missouri St, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(None Known)Parking(s)
9Picture(s)
1,600
Brand NEW LUXURY build in Pacific Beach. Be the 1ST to live in this gorgeous NEW townhome just blocks from the water. This home features high end finishes throughout including : pristine wood flooring , modern fixtures, ample lighting, high ceilings, ALL new appliances including full size stackable washer/dryer inside, large open rooms, lots of storage, and an exclusive approx.
$6,800

Residential Lease

815 Isthmus Ct, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

6Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Assigned)Parking(s)
32Picture(s)
1,700
Professional pics coming soon!! Jan to May 2025 SPECIAL PRICING $8,400 monthly!!! Monthly furnished rental -This is a two-story property with a private balcony, the spacious brand new remodeled 6 bed 3 bath is located just steps to the sand and close to everything mission beach has to offer. The unit is available for lease or monthly from Jan 1st to May 31st, 2025.
$8,400

Residential Lease

1820 Missouri St., Pacific Beach Ca 92109

3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
Garage(None Known)Parking(s)
25Picture(s)
1,000
DESIRABLE BRAND NEW 1 STORY DETACHED HOUSE WITH PRIVATE GATED FRONT YARD AND VINYL FENCED BACK YARD AND SIDE YARD- 2 entrances - PB - 2 PARKING SPOTS - fully remodeled 3 bed 3 bath single family detached house in a small 4 unit complex (3 units behind it in a single building with their parking in the alley) - ALL fully renovated in 2024 with in unit washer dryer and brand new CENTRAL HVAC (Not a
$5,995

Residential For Sale 6 Bedrooms 5108 Gordon Ln, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

5108 Gordon Ln, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

6Bedroom(s)
6Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Driveway)Parking(s)
57Picture(s)
4,365
Experience unparalleled luxury and panoramic ocean, bay, and downtown views from this contemporary masterpiece, perfectly positioned on the border of Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, this 4-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers an additional two versatile rooms—one pre-plumbed for a kitchenette, ideal for an ADU, office, or guest suite.
$5,495,000
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