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Pacific Beach, San Diego

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Pacific Beach is a neighborhood in San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach and Mission Bay to the south, Interstate 5 to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. While formerly largely populated by young people, surfers, and college students, because of rising property and rental costs the population is gradually becoming older and more affluent. "P.B.," as it is known as by local residents, is home to one of San Diego's more developed nightlife scenes, with a great variety of bars, eateries, and clothing stores located along Garnet Avenue and Mission Boulevard.The beachPacific Beach's namesake stretches for miles from the Mission Bay jetty to the cliffs of La Jolla. The boardwalk, officially called Ocean Front Walk/Ocean Boulevard, is a pedestrian walkway that runs approximately 3.2 miles along the beach from the end of Law St. in the north down into Mission Beach, ending at the mouth of Mission Bay in the south. There are numerous local shops, bars, hotels, and restaurants along the boardwalk, and it is generally crowded with pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers, and shoppers. Adjacent to the boardwalk is the Crystal Pier, a public pier and hotel at the west end of Garnet Avenue.

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By MalgoLi On February 6, 2018

Very long, sandy beach, not very crowded during the week, so you are able to find a quiet spot. The water in September was quite rough and not very warm, but it was good to cool down after sunbathing.... more »
By Sushar On February 3, 2018

This is a big beach with lot of sand and open space to jog and people watch. The boardwalk is long and walkable. The water is not all that pretty but the sunsets are beautiful. more »
By Naiara J On February 2, 2018

Praia linda, assim como todas em San Diego. Muitos surfistas, uma calçada para caminhada e para sentar admirar a praia. more »

Beautiful beach, as well as in San Diego. Many surfers, a sidewalk to walk and to sit around admiring the beach.

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