Shayna & Jodi's Guidebook
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a lively beach town filled with restaurants, bars, shopping and miles of beachfront boardwalk for bicycle riding. While PB is typically known for being a college party town, you will find it very family friendly. Walking and bike riding are the best way to get around. Parking can be challenging on weekends and peek months of the year.
There are all types of cuisine and lots of places to have a drink or watch a game on TV.
Trader Joes, Sprouts, Vons & Ralphs are all close by.
Costco is 2 miles away and laundromats and liquor stores are plentiful.
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Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is a lively beach town filled with restaurants, bars, shopping and miles of beachfront boardwalk for bicycle riding. While PB is typically known for being a college party town, you will find it very family friendly. Walking and bike riding are the best way to get around. Parking can be challenging on weekends and peek months of the year.
There are all types of cuisine and lots of places to have a drink or watch a game on TV.
Trader Joes, Sprouts, Vons & Ralphs are all close by.
Costco is 2 miles away and laundromats and liquor stores are plentiful.
Activities
Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay DrTake an evening cruise around Mission Bay.
This place hosts movie nights, live music & summertime lauas.
It has a spa for those looking to be pampered.
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The Catamaran Spa
3999 Mission BlvdThis place hosts movie nights, live music & summertime lauas.
It has a spa for those looking to be pampered.
La Jolla
Only 3 miles away. Takes about 10 minutes to get there.
1.5 miles away. Has shopping, dining, bars and an amusement park right on the beach with the oldest wooden rollercoaster. Head south towards the Jetty for more privacy, relaxation and volleyball courts. Parking is challenging, use bikes to get around when possible. There are services that will build a bonfire complete with chairs and supplies. They will set up and breakdown. Ideal to see the spectacular sunsets that so many people gather to watch.
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard1.5 miles away. Has shopping, dining, bars and an amusement park right on the beach with the oldest wooden rollercoaster. Head south towards the Jetty for more privacy, relaxation and volleyball courts. Parking is challenging, use bikes to get around when possible. There are services that will build a bonfire complete with chairs and supplies. They will set up and breakdown. Ideal to see the spectacular sunsets that so many people gather to watch.
Old Town
4 miles away.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.So close by! A wonderful place to spend the day.
Kate Sessions Park has stunning views. The perfect place for a picnic overlooking Mission Bay.
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Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdKate Sessions Park has stunning views. The perfect place for a picnic overlooking Mission Bay.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous! Only 8 miles away.
Spectacular views, wonderful restaurant, parasailing, blacks beach, hiking! 8 miles away.
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdSpectacular views, wonderful restaurant, parasailing, blacks beach, hiking! 8 miles away.
Great place to visit even for adults. 25 miles north in Carlsbad. Carlsbad also has antique shops, restaurants world rebound beaches.
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Legoland Californië
One Legoland DrGreat place to visit even for adults. 25 miles north in Carlsbad. Carlsbad also has antique shops, restaurants world rebound beaches.
Best airport to fly into for a stay in Pacific Beach. 6 miles from out place.
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San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrBest airport to fly into for a stay in Pacific Beach. 6 miles from out place.
Barefoot Bar & Grill
1404 Vacation RdFun place!
Torrey Pines State Beach
Beautiful! A must see, hiking, beaches, views!
Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdA little drive but it is worth it!
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrGaslamp Quarter
City/town information
Such a quaint little town. About a 20 minute drive from Pacific Beach. You can also catch a ferry from downtown San Diego.
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Coronado
Such a quaint little town. About a 20 minute drive from Pacific Beach. You can also catch a ferry from downtown San Diego.
Food scene
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrOne of our favorite restaurants!
This place is adorable. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
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The Grounds Bean Bar
1571 La Playa AveThis place is adorable. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Very casual - walking distance. One of the best burgers I have ever had!
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StVery casual - walking distance. One of the best burgers I have ever had!
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveGreat breakfast. Coffee bar behind restaurant.
El Prez
4190 Mission BlvdGreat tacos, drinks and one of the best views in the area!!
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StBest Fish Tacos in town!
Very casual
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlGreat spot for coffee, breakfast or lunch. Right on the boardwalk!
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Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4111 Ocean BlvdGreat spot for coffee, breakfast or lunch. Right on the boardwalk!
Nice trendy sit down Mexican food. Really cute atmosphere. Great cactus, filet mignon, lobster tacos and margaritas! Walk around LaJolla to shop and stop here for lunch.
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Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StNice trendy sit down Mexican food. Really cute atmosphere. Great cactus, filet mignon, lobster tacos and margaritas! Walk around LaJolla to shop and stop here for lunch.
Catania
Italian restaurant. Cute atmosphere. Great views. Nearby shopping!
Costa Brava
1653 Garnet AveFun Tapas restaurant. Love the sangria.
Gourmet pizza, wine and Italian appetizers. Nice affordable wine list.
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Ambrogio15
926 Turquoise StGourmet pizza, wine and Italian appetizers. Nice affordable wine list.
Good local Thai restaurant with cute atmosphere. It is in a 7-11 strip mall, but surprisingly cute once you get inside.
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The Orient Thai Cafe
1315 Garnet AveGood local Thai restaurant with cute atmosphere. It is in a 7-11 strip mall, but surprisingly cute once you get inside.
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrBest sushi.
hard to get reservations.
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveGreat French food on Adams Avenue in North Park area/
French restaurant in Ocean Beach. Great food and atmosphere. Order the Brussel Sprouts, the best ever!
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdFrench restaurant in Ocean Beach. Great food and atmosphere. Order the Brussel Sprouts, the best ever!
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel StFun Italian restaurant by Balboa Park
Fun, casual fish shop right down the street. Firepits and outdoor tables, Fish chowder, fish tacos, etc. Free corkage!
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Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveFun, casual fish shop right down the street. Firepits and outdoor tables, Fish chowder, fish tacos, etc. Free corkage!