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Pacific Beach Homes & Living
Pacific Beach, known locally as PB, is a lively beach neighborhood bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mission Bay on the other.
Neighborhood Guide
Living in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, known locally as PB, is a lively beach neighborhood bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mission Bay on the other. It offers buyers a rare mix of oceanfront living, bayside parks and an energetic dining and nightlife scene close to central San Diego.
Days in PB revolve around surfing, biking the boardwalk and grabbing tacos on Garnet Avenue. The area near the beach has a youthful, social energy, while the quieter streets toward Crown Point and north PB appeal to families and professionals who want the beach without the bustle.
Homes in Pacific Beach
Housing includes classic beach cottages, remodeled single-family homes, townhomes and plenty of condos. Bayfront homes in Crown Point and ocean-view homes on the hills of north PB command premium prices.
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Pacific Beach by the Numbers
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Source: Redfin, September 2026. Figures change monthly, may reflect a rolling multi-month period, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask Mash for a current, property-specific analysis.
Local Favorites
Things to Love About Pacific Beach
- Crystal Pier historic pier with cottages built right over the water
- Ocean Front Walk busy beachfront boardwalk for biking, skating and people-watching
- Garnet Avenue PB's main corridor of restaurants, bars and shops
- Kate Sessions Park hilltop park with views over Mission Bay and downtown
- Tourmaline Surfing Park longtime local surf spot at the north end of PB
- Mission Bay calm water for paddleboarding, sailing and bayside picnics
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