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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4526-38 Cass Street, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

3Bathroom(s)
On StreetParking(s)
12Picture(s)
4,000
3 BLOCKS TO THE OCEAN IN THE HEART OF PACIFIC BEACH. ONLY TWO OFFICES REMAIN: $550 PRIVATE OFFICE OR $300 SEMI- PRIVATE OFFICE WITH ALL AMENITIES AVAILABLE MONTH TO MONTH! REMODELED IN 2015. PROMINENT PRIVATE FURNISHED OFFICES WITH TWO DESKS/WORKSTATIONS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITHIN A FULL-SERVICE REAL ESTATE CORPORATION. OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK 8:30 AM TO 5:30 PM.
$550

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4070-4090 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach CA 92109

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Discover premier executive offices on the cusp of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, San Diego. Starting at $400-$1400/month, our offices offer complimentary tenant rentals at San Diego Bike Rentals, flexible 12-30 month leases with month-to-month options for an additional $100. Sub-tenants require landlord approval.
$500

Residential Lease

836 Island Ct, Pacific Beach CA 92109

5Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(None Known)Parking(s)
21Picture(s)
1,400
Newly Remodeled and Fully furnished- Mission Beach 5 bed 3 baths. Monthly furnished rental - This spacious brand new remodeled 5 bed 3 bath located just steps to the sand and close to everything mission beach has to offer. The unit is available for lease or month to month ONLY from: September 2025 to May 2026. This is ideal for students, nurses, military, insurance, Corp or month to month rental.
$8,250

Residential For Sale 2 Bedrooms 1258 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach Ca 92109 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

1258 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

2Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
Garage(Detached)Parking(s)
23Picture(s)
1,241
Welcome home to this charming property that offers a cozy fireplace, accentuating the warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The natural color palette enhances the overall aesthetic, creating a soothing ambiance that promotes relaxation.
$1,000,000

Residential Lease

1460 W Oliver Avenue, Pacific Beach CA 92109

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Assigned)Parking(s)
24Picture(s)
1,400
Furnished. Pls see confidential remarks. 3-bd, 2-ba house for rent in PB. Great area, close to the beach and shopping. No pets and a year lease is required.
$6,000

Residential Lease

3261 Ocean Front Walk # 2a, Pacific Beach Ca 92109

3Bedroom(s)
4Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Assigned,Carport)Parking(s)
33Picture(s)
1,200
Oceanfront in Mission Beach, San Diego Panoramic ocean views and as near to the sand as it gets - right on the beach boardwalk! This is a high end vacation rental being offered at a reduced, longer term rental rate for the off-season. Suitable for corporate clients, homeowner seeking residence during remodeling or restoration, travel nurses, etc. Will consider all tenants with good profiles.
$5,995
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