Coastal San Diego
Homes for sale in Pacific Beach, CA
A beach and bay community with a boardwalk, a pier and Mission Bay.
Living in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, often called PB, sits between La Jolla and Mission Beach on the Pacific, with Mission Bay on its other side. Ocean Front Walk runs along the sand, and Crystal Pier extends out over the water with guest cottages built on it.
Garnet Avenue is the main commercial street, with restaurants, bars, shops and coffee spots, and Mission Bay Park offers paths, water sports and green space on the bay side. Tourmaline Surfing Park is a short distance north.
Housing is mostly condominiums, small bungalows and duplexes, with many lots built to include a second unit. Parking and noise vary a lot from block to block, so tour at different hours and ask about rental rules if you plan to rent part of the property.
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Pacific Beach questions
What should I know about buying a home with a second unit?
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How does it feel different from La Jolla?
Pacific Beach is flatter and closer to Mission Bay, with a more casual beach-town street grid. La Jolla has more hills and a more traditional village center. Visit both at the times of day you would actually be home.
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Nearby neighborhoods
- Coastal San DiegoLa JollaA coastal community of cliffs, coves and a walkable village.Homes in La Jolla →
- Coastal San DiegoPoint LomaA peninsula of bay and ocean views, from Shelter Island to Sunset Cliffs.Homes in Point Loma →
- Central San DiegoMission ValleyA river valley of condos, shopping centers and easy freeway and trolley access.Homes in Mission Valley →
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