Nice place to people watch. Although the water was cold, the sand was nice to sit on and just catch the rays. More

Lots of young people and energy on this beach. No smoking and drinking on the beach itself, so that may be a plus or downside for some of us. North of the crystal pier is where all the surfers hang out, the beach area is not good as there's lots of seaweed. However everything down from the pier is clean... More

Always good people watching in PB. Fun to stroll the boardwalk; just watch out for bikes and skateboards. Lots of places to sit and watch the sunset. No drinking on the beach but lots of little restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat, have a beer and watch the sun go down. More

We love watching the surfers, dolphins and sunsets from Pacific Beach. We have been there many times and haves always had a wonderful experience! Lots of great restaurants there as well. More

PB is probably one of my favorite places to just hang out. While it gets the usual crowd of tourists during the summer months, it is still the best option when it comes to having the beach in close proximity to shopping and good places to eat. I also love being able to run, skate, or bike the paths that... More

When the weather is clear, warm, and the frequent fog stays offshore, this is one of the great places for families or friends. Start at the Belmont Pier Amusement Park and walk North. A mile walk will open your eyes to bikini-clad girls, surfers, and families galore. There are numerous small shops and restaurants. Nothing to write home about, but... More

We loved Pacific Beach. the Boardwalk made it easy to navigate, brought all sorts of people there...jogging, walking, biking. Laid back and upbeat atmosphere. Felt safe. Okay for handicapped access to the beach as well. The beach had lifeguards and I appreciated the fact they do not allow dogs on the beach in the daytime, as well as no alchol... More

Bars! Restaurants! Shopping! Be sure to check out of the great bar on the beach: Laha Beach Club More

Lots to do in Pacific Beach - shopping, restaurants and some nice bars. More