Guidebook for Pacific Beach
Food Scene
These are places we regularly visit and recommend without hesitation to our guests.
Mister Sushi
1535 Garnet AveDedicated sushi chefs. High quality, fair pricing, great rolls
Snapper plate with Fish Shop sauce, side of onion rings and seaweed salad
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveSnapper plate with Fish Shop sauce, side of onion rings and seaweed salad
Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission BlvdTap list and balcony view
Better Buzz Coffee: Pacific Beach
1909 Garnet AveLocal small chain.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StTuesdays 2 pm to 7 pm.
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StFish tacos, cooked to order
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveSeating on the pier
Konito's Cafe
1730 Garnet AveBreakfast, Local, Independent, High Quality.
Open 7 am to 3 pm
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StHighly rates burgers. Independent place for locals.
Charlie's Best Bread
1808 Garnet AveCroissants, fresh bread
This small, independent pour over coffee/espresso shop is run by a real coffee expert. $pendy but this guy can talk a lot about coffee, roasters and the local coffee scene.
6 locals recommend
Coffee Cycle
1632 Grand AveThis small, independent pour over coffee/espresso shop is run by a real coffee expert. $pendy but this guy can talk a lot about coffee, roasters and the local coffee scene.
Essentials
Chips Liquor
1926 Garnet AveExcellent craft beer and import selection
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AvePacific Beach Dry Cleaning and Laundry
1902 Balboa AveDrop off service for ~$20/bag/ Located beside Seven-11.
Sightseeing
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardMiles and miles of paved off-street bike paths
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadEpic views. You may have to pay for parking.
Go to the tide pools at low tide and see the little creatures in the rocks. Super fun for families. No charge to enter. Bring a flashlight to illuminate creatures hiding in holes and cracks.
15 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Tide Pools
1779 Ocean Front StGo to the tide pools at low tide and see the little creatures in the rocks. Super fun for families. No charge to enter. Bring a flashlight to illuminate creatures hiding in holes and cracks.
Arts & Culture
Aircraft Carrier Memorial
41 Navy PierUSS Midway Aircraft Carrier was critical to the War in the Pacific
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar for locals near the joyful chaos of Mission Beach. Good tap selection.
14 locals recommend
Coaster Saloon
744 Ventura PlBar for locals near the joyful chaos of Mission Beach. Good tap selection.
Modern Times makes excellent Vermont Style (Hazy) IPA's and other brews. They also do coffee roasting and cofee canning at this location.
41 locals recommend
Modern Times Beer
3725 Greenwood StModern Times makes excellent Vermont Style (Hazy) IPA's and other brews. They also do coffee roasting and cofee canning at this location.
Everything Else
Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara PlSailboat, paddle board, and kayak rentals