Pacific Beach

beach party · 92109

Pacific Beach is a boardwalk party scene of beach bars and taco shops, young and transient, where Garnet Avenue funnels twentysomethings between happy hours and last call. Mornings on the boardwalk are forgivable, even pretty, with joggers and surfers earning their breakfast burritos. After dark, PB delivers exactly what it advertises: line-out doors, sticky floors, and an Uber surge that punishes the indecisive. Rent stays high because the ocean is right there and the lease turnover is brisk. Come for the sand, the volleyball, and the first summer here. Stay only if the noise stops registering as noise.

21,138

singles 22–50

57%

male

$74,166

median income

$2,421

median rent

The data

Pacific Beach by the numbers

Pacific Beach runs male-heavy, about 57% men to 43% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Pacific Beach is about $74,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
California registers voters by party, and countywide San Diego is about 41% Democratic to 27% Republican, with a large 24% no-party-preference bloc.
● Verified · CA SOS Report of Registration, May 2026
The median renter in Pacific Beach pays about $2,420 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 21,100 Pacific Beach residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

20 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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20 spots across Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach
Dining
World Famous
Californian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 4,559
Pacific Beach
Dining
Pacific Beach AleHouse
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,060
Pacific Beach
Dining
PB Shore Club
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.2 · 3,013
Pacific Beach
Cafés
The Baked Bear
Dessert shop★ 4.7 · 2,449
Wheelchair access
Find it
4516 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,449 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Baked Bear.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Pacific Beach
Activity
Escapology Escape Rooms San Diego
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 1,989
Wheelchair access
Find it
3116 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,989 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Escapology Escape Rooms San Diego.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 9:15 PM
Sat10 AM to 9:15 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Pacific Beach
Dining
Costa Brava
Spanish restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,818
Pacific Beach
Dining
JRDN Restaurant
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,581
Pacific Beach
Drinks
The Grass Skirt
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,349
Pacific Beach
Dining
The Fishery
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,279
Pacific Beach
Drinks
The Local Pacific Beach
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 888
Pacific Beach
Dining
Enoteca Adriano
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 812
Pacific Beach
Drinks
Tavern at the Beach
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 724
Pacific Beach
Cafés
Desserts by Clement
Dessert shop★ 4.7 · 562
Wheelchair access
Find it
1380 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 562 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Desserts by Clement.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
Fri8 AM to 8 PM
Sat8 AM to 8 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Pacific Beach
Activity
Tiki Town Adventure Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.2 · 527
Wheelchair access
Find it
3114 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 527 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tiki Town Adventure Golf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pacific Beach
Dining
Oltre Mare
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 525
Pacific Beach
Cafés
Pacific Beach Ice Cream Co.
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 479
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1010 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 479 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pacific Beach Ice Cream Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 10 PM
Tue1 to 10 PM
Wed1 to 10 PM
Thu1 to 10 PM
Fri1 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pacific Beach
Drinks
The Silver Fox Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 444
Pacific Beach
Activity
Quicksand Escape Games
Escape room center★ 4.7 · 212
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1001 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 212 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Quicksand Escape Games.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Pacific Beach
Activity
Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center
Public golf course★ 3.9 · 200
Wheelchair access
Find it
2702 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 200 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pacific Beach
Activity
Break Point
Bowling alley$$$$★ 3.9 · 181
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
945 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Break Point.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach by the numbers

Local date spots

World Famous

Pacific Beach AleHouse

PB Shore Club

The Baked Bear

Escapology Escape Rooms San Diego

Costa Brava

JRDN Restaurant

The Grass Skirt

The Fishery

The Local Pacific Beach

Enoteca Adriano

Tavern at the Beach

Desserts by Clement

Tiki Town Adventure Golf

Oltre Mare

Pacific Beach Ice Cream Co.

The Silver Fox Lounge

Quicksand Escape Games

Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center

Break Point

Reach Pacific Beach singles right where they plan dates.