Shayna & Jodi's Guidebook

Jodi
Shayna & Jodi's Guidebook

Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is a lively beach town filled with restaurants, bars, shopping and miles of beachfront boardwalk for bicycle riding. While PB is typically known for being a college party town, you will find it very family friendly. Walking and bike riding are the best way to get around. Parking can be challenging on weekends and peek months of the year. There are all types of cuisine and lots of places to have a drink or watch a game on TV. Trader Joes, Sprouts, Vons & Ralphs are all close by. Costco is 2 miles away and laundromats and liquor stores are plentiful.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach is a lively beach town filled with restaurants, bars, shopping and miles of beachfront boardwalk for bicycle riding. While PB is typically known for being a college party town, you will find it very family friendly. Walking and bike riding are the best way to get around. Parking can be challenging on weekends and peek months of the year. There are all types of cuisine and lots of places to have a drink or watch a game on TV. Trader Joes, Sprouts, Vons & Ralphs are all close by. Costco is 2 miles away and laundromats and liquor stores are plentiful.

Activities

Take an evening cruise around Mission Bay.
22 locals recommend
Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay Dr
22 locals recommend
Take an evening cruise around Mission Bay.
This place hosts movie nights, live music & summertime lauas. It has a spa for those looking to be pampered.
6 locals recommend
The Catamaran Spa
3999 Mission Blvd
6 locals recommend
This place hosts movie nights, live music & summertime lauas. It has a spa for those looking to be pampered.
Only 3 miles away. Takes about 10 minutes to get there.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
492 locals recommend
Only 3 miles away. Takes about 10 minutes to get there.
1.5 miles away. Has shopping, dining, bars and an amusement park right on the beach with the oldest wooden rollercoaster. Head south towards the Jetty for more privacy, relaxation and volleyball courts. Parking is challenging, use bikes to get around when possible. There are services that will build a bonfire complete with chairs and supplies. They will set up and breakdown. Ideal to see the spectacular sunsets that so many people gather to watch.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard
554 locals recommend
1.5 miles away. Has shopping, dining, bars and an amusement park right on the beach with the oldest wooden rollercoaster. Head south towards the Jetty for more privacy, relaxation and volleyball courts. Parking is challenging, use bikes to get around when possible. There are services that will build a bonfire complete with chairs and supplies. They will set up and breakdown. Ideal to see the spectacular sunsets that so many people gather to watch.
4 miles away.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
4 miles away.
So close by! A wonderful place to spend the day.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 locals recommend
So close by! A wonderful place to spend the day.
Kate Sessions Park has stunning views. The perfect place for a picnic overlooking Mission Bay.
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad Rd
185 locals recommend
Kate Sessions Park has stunning views. The perfect place for a picnic overlooking Mission Bay.
World Famous! Only 8 miles away.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
World Famous! Only 8 miles away.
Spectacular views, wonderful restaurant, parasailing, blacks beach, hiking! 8 miles away.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
214 locals recommend
Spectacular views, wonderful restaurant, parasailing, blacks beach, hiking! 8 miles away.
Great place to visit even for adults. 25 miles north in Carlsbad. Carlsbad also has antique shops, restaurants world rebound beaches.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
Great place to visit even for adults. 25 miles north in Carlsbad. Carlsbad also has antique shops, restaurants world rebound beaches.
Best airport to fly into for a stay in Pacific Beach. 6 miles from out place.
286 locals recommend
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor Dr
286 locals recommend
Best airport to fly into for a stay in Pacific Beach. 6 miles from out place.
Fun place!
26 locals recommend
Barefoot Bar & Grill
1404 Vacation Rd
26 locals recommend
Fun place!
Beautiful! A must see, hiking, beaches, views!
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 locals recommend
Beautiful! A must see, hiking, beaches, views!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
A little drive but it is worth it!
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 locals recommend
A little drive but it is worth it!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
1208 locals recommend

City/town information

Such a quaint little town. About a 20 minute drive from Pacific Beach. You can also catch a ferry from downtown San Diego.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
388 locals recommend
Such a quaint little town. About a 20 minute drive from Pacific Beach. You can also catch a ferry from downtown San Diego.

Food scene

One of our favorite restaurants!
207 locals recommend
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr
207 locals recommend
One of our favorite restaurants!
This place is adorable. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
15 locals recommend
The Grounds Bean Bar
1571 La Playa Ave
15 locals recommend
This place is adorable. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Very casual - walking distance. One of the best burgers I have ever had!
182 locals recommend
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham St
182 locals recommend
Very casual - walking distance. One of the best burgers I have ever had!
Great breakfast. Coffee bar behind restaurant.
208 locals recommend
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
208 locals recommend
Great breakfast. Coffee bar behind restaurant.
Great tacos, drinks and one of the best views in the area!!
55 locals recommend
El Prez
4190 Mission Blvd
55 locals recommend
Great tacos, drinks and one of the best views in the area!!
Best Fish Tacos in town! Very casual
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
323 locals recommend
Best Fish Tacos in town! Very casual
111 locals recommend
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara Pl
111 locals recommend
Great spot for coffee, breakfast or lunch. Right on the boardwalk!
55 locals recommend
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4111 Ocean Blvd
55 locals recommend
Great spot for coffee, breakfast or lunch. Right on the boardwalk!
Nice trendy sit down Mexican food. Really cute atmosphere. Great cactus, filet mignon, lobster tacos and margaritas! Walk around LaJolla to shop and stop here for lunch.
98 locals recommend
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall St
98 locals recommend
Nice trendy sit down Mexican food. Really cute atmosphere. Great cactus, filet mignon, lobster tacos and margaritas! Walk around LaJolla to shop and stop here for lunch.
Italian restaurant. Cute atmosphere. Great views. Nearby shopping!
17 locals recommend
Catania
17 locals recommend
Italian restaurant. Cute atmosphere. Great views. Nearby shopping!
Fun Tapas restaurant. Love the sangria.
108 locals recommend
Costa Brava
1653 Garnet Ave
108 locals recommend
Fun Tapas restaurant. Love the sangria.
Gourmet pizza, wine and Italian appetizers. Nice affordable wine list.
33 locals recommend
Ambrogio15
926 Turquoise St
33 locals recommend
Gourmet pizza, wine and Italian appetizers. Nice affordable wine list.
Good local Thai restaurant with cute atmosphere. It is in a 7-11 strip mall, but surprisingly cute once you get inside.
9 locals recommend
The Orient Thai Cafe
1315 Garnet Ave
9 locals recommend
Good local Thai restaurant with cute atmosphere. It is in a 7-11 strip mall, but surprisingly cute once you get inside.
Best sushi. hard to get reservations.
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Dr
146 locals recommend
Best sushi. hard to get reservations.
Great French food on Adams Avenue in North Park area/
74 locals recommend
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams Ave
74 locals recommend
Great French food on Adams Avenue in North Park area/
French restaurant in Ocean Beach. Great food and atmosphere. Order the Brussel Sprouts, the best ever!
133 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
133 locals recommend
French restaurant in Ocean Beach. Great food and atmosphere. Order the Brussel Sprouts, the best ever!
Fun Italian restaurant by Balboa Park
108 locals recommend
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel St
108 locals recommend
Fun Italian restaurant by Balboa Park
Fun, casual fish shop right down the street. Firepits and outdoor tables, Fish chowder, fish tacos, etc. Free corkage!
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet Ave
194 locals recommend
Fun, casual fish shop right down the street. Firepits and outdoor tables, Fish chowder, fish tacos, etc. Free corkage!