Pacific Beach, CA Real Estate

The Town of Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is a neighborhood of San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach to the south, Interstate 5 to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. While largely populated by surfers and college students, the population is becoming more professional and affluent due to rising property and rental costs. "PB" as it is known as by local residents is also home to one of San Diego's larger nightlife areas, with dozens of bars and eateries lining main east-west street Garnet and north-south street Mission.

A golden beach in Pacific Beach stretches for miles from the Mission Bay jetty to the cliffs of La Jolla. A sidewalk, the boardwalk, running along the beach, is typically crowded with pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers, and shoppers. The beach scene revolves around Crystal Pier, which is at the west end of Garnet Street.

Unlike many other areas of southern California, alcohol is permitted only on the sand part of the beach in Pacific Beach 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., which naturally makes it a popular spot for parties on the weekends.

The primary north-south street running parallel to the beach is Mission Boulevard, with the streets named after late 19th federal officials, then incrementing in alphabetical order as they move further from the coast. Bayard, Cass, Dawes, Everts, Fanuel, Gresham, Haines, Ingraham, Jewell, Kendall, Lamont, Morrell, Noyes, Olney, Pendelton. The east-west streets are named after precious stones and are roughly in alphabetical order from north to south: Agate, Beryl, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Felspar, Garnet, Hornblend, and Opal .

Town History

Pacific Beach was developed during the boom years of 1886–1888 by D. C. Reed, A. G. Gassen, Charles W. Pauley, R. A. Thomas, and O. S. Hubbell. It was Hubbell who "leared away the grainfields, pitched a tent, mapped out the lots, hired an auctioneer and started to work". To attract people, they built the Race Track and San Diego College of Letters, neither of which survive today. A railway also connected Pacific Beach with downtown San Diego, and was later extended to La Jolla.
Pacific Beach might have become a separate city as developers began to sell plots of land through word of mouth and advertisements which ran in the San Diego Union newspaper in 1887, proclaiming a new city was being built at False Bay, now known as Mission Bay.

Pacific Beach began to take root as a farming community of primarily lemon groves. The town slowly grew and a pier was built in 1927, with a developer hoping to turn it into an amusement attraction such as existed in Los Angeles. The pier officially opened on the weekend of July 4th, 1927 with all of San Diego flocking to see the new Crystal Ballroom located at the end of the pier. Two years earlier at another July 4th celebration down the beach a mile or two at Mission Beach, Belmont Park's Giant Dipper was introduced with fanfare and a big splash. This was the "feel good" era of expansion, just before the realities of a Great Depression rocked the world.

Pacific Beach Climate

The weather is nearly perfect most of the year. San Diego County gets very little rain, the temperatures are mild and the beaches and coastline of southern California will surely captivate you.

Pacific Beach Community Activities and Events

Garnet and Mission Shopping District
Pacific Beach's boutique shopping district features hundreds of choices for shopping and plenty of opportunities to find treasures amongst the sand. From local brand name locations such as LA Rack, Starbucks, and American Apparel to local favorites such as Great News and Pangaea Outpost, Garnet Ave. is a shopper's paradise in a neighborhood setting. New and resale clothing stores, salons, and retail stores make up the majority of the shopping district, which is also sprinkled with restaurants and beach friendly services.

Restaurants and Nightlife

Pacific Beach restaurant community is as diverse as a coral reef with colors and flavors that give diners the largest variety in San Diego. It features everything from gourmet pasta, traditional beachfront faire, fusion Thai, and Seafood beyond compare. As the sun goes down and the tides change, Pacific Beach reawakens with dozens of nighttime hotspots coming to life. Dancing, live music, and San Diego's hottest beach bars are all within easy walk from hotels and the beach. Some times swimming with the "sharks" is a good thing.

Parks and Beaches in Pacific Beach

The Beach and Boardwalk
California's famous golden sands wait just between the tides and the Ocean Front Boardwalk. Both modest and well proportioned resorts and hotels dot the coastline amongst bike and board rental stores, beachfront dining (with views), and many green parks. On the sand the excitement of horseshoe games, beach beauties, dolphins in the waves, and surf competitions make for a classic endless summer. Pacific Beach is the only place in California where you can toast the sunset with a beer and have your toes in the sand*.

Mission Bay Park
Mission Bay Park is a spectacular public park featuring dozens of resorts and attractions. The park includes the world famous Sea World amusement park, many bays, and miles of bicycle trails with stunning views. You can even find a historic sternwheeler, the Bahia Belle that plies the inlets of Mission Bay amongst canoes and sail boats. It sets off from the Catamaran Resort recalling times gone by. Dip into the water yourself on a jet ski, water ski, or simply your swim suit. As the sun dips below the horizon find a cozy fire pit and share your stories.

Historic Crystal Pier
Built in 1927 this historic pier brings the Southern California past back to life. At one end of the pier a fascinating hotel that lets you "Sleep over Seas" and at the other end is a place to cast a line for fish*. Watch the boys and girls of summer surf the swells from above and feel at one with the sea as the old wooden pier rocks on with the waves.

Protection Services

Police Department
The San Diego Police Departments’ Northern Division, located at 4275 Eastgate Mall, serves the neighborhoods of Bay Ho, Bay Park, Carmel Valley, Clairemont Mesa East, Clairemont Mesa West, Del Mar Heights, La Jolla, La Jolla Village, Mission Bay Park, Mission Beach, North City, North Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines and University City.

Northern Division serves a population of 249,873 people and encompasses 68.2 square miles. Headquarters is located at 1401 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-5729
To report a non-emergency: 619-531-2000

Fire Department
The City of San Diego has 44 fire stations protecting more than 330 square miles of land and more than 1.2 million residents.

Station Number: 11
945 25th Street
Pacific Beach, CA 92102

Lifeguard Stations
9 permanent Lifeguard Stations and an additional 25 seasonal lifeguard stations protect both residents and tourists alike along our beaches and bays.

Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla CA 858-457-4123 Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, 6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120 619-287-3270
Community Services in the Town of Pacific Beach

Libraries

Libraries nearby Pacific Beach can be found at:
Pacific Beach Taylor Library - 4275 Cass St, San Diego 858-581-9934
Clairemont Library - 2920 Burgener Blvd, San Diego 858-581-9935
North Clairemont Library - 4616 Clairemont Dr, San Diego 858-581-9931

Local Newspapers

North County Times
933 W. San Marcos Blvd. Suite A, San Marcos CA, 92069
760-839-3333

San Diego Union Tribune, PO Box 120191
San Diego CA, 92112-0191
760-737-7549

Post Office

Closest Post Offices to Pacific Beach Area area:
(0.7 miles W) 4640 Cass St, San Diego 800-275-8777
( 3.4 miles NE) 5052 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, 92117 – 800-275-8777
(3.5 miles NW) 941 Pearl St, La Jolla, 92037 – 858-551-1268

Utilities

Cable/Satellite Services
Dish Network
Direct TV
Adelphia Communications

Gas & Electric Service
San Diego Gas & Electric

Local Telephone Service
AT&T California
Cox Communications
Opex Communications
dPi Teleconnect
myPhone Company

References:
www.city-data.com
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