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 For Sale 1 Bedroom 1801 Diamond St # 203, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

1801 Diamond St # 203, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

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Welcome to your next home in Pacific Beach! This 1-bedroom 1-bathroom condo is STUFFED with potential! This home offers WILDLY oversized windows and patio doors that flood the rooms with natural light, and allow spectacular community views. Location within the community couldn’t be better, almost a straight SHOT to the nearest elevator down to the community level for all your amenities.
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Wilbur Ave, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

8Bedroom(s)
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Prime investment opportunity in the heart of North Pacific Beach! Just 3 blocks from the beach, and walking distance from the beloved shops and restaurants of the North PB neighborhood. This property offers 7 units, currently 100% occupied. Six 1BD/1BA apartment units, plus one 2BD/1BA charming house.
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3739 Haines Street, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

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Residential For Sale 6 Bedrooms 3879 Ocean Front Walk, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

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Completely remodeled in 2024, 3879 Ocean Front Walk offers one of the largest Ocean Front Lots in Mission Beach/Pacific Beach. Over $1,000,000 spent on the renovation ensuring the Highest Quality Construction! This property is unique to Mission Beach with substantially more privacy compared to other Ocean Front Parcels.
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Residential For Sale 5 Bedrooms 3633 Bayonne Dr, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

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Experience the epitome of Southern California coastal living in this custom Crown Point retreat, located just two blocks from the beautiful Sail Bay. Enjoy easy access to restaurants, walking trails, parks, and more! This home features the highest quality finishes throughout, a well-designed floor plan, and excellent indoor/outdoor living spaces.
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Residential For Sale 3 Bedrooms 2975 Ocean Front Walk # 3, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

2975 Ocean Front Walk # 3, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

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This exquisite, luxury penthouse in Mission Beach will provide you a lifestyle that feels like a permanent vacation! You’ll enjoy beachfront living at its finest while overlooking the boardwalk with 180-degree ocean views from all the living spaces, as well as the primary bedroom.
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