Central San Diego

Pacific Beach

Lively, young, and steps from the boardwalk.

Pacific Beach is a beachfront neighborhood of San Diego, California, known for its boardwalk, Crystal Pier, the shops and nightlife of Garnet Avenue, and the Tourmaline surf park.

PB is energy — the boardwalk, the nightlife, and a younger crowd. Great for walkability and rentals; less so if you're after quiet.

Pacific Beach at a glance

Population: 44,820
Median age: 33.4
Median household income: $122,128
School district: San Diego Unified School District
Region: Central San Diego

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA 92109). ZIP-code approximation — Pacific Beach is a San Diego neighborhood, not its own Census place. Pacific Beach and Mission Beach share ZIP 92109, so these figures are combined PB + Mission Beach stats, not Pacific Beach alone.

Points of interest in Pacific Beach

Beach

Tourmaline surf park

Landmark

Crystal Pier

Dining & main street

Garnet Avenue

Recreation

The PB boardwalk

The real story

Proximity to the boardwalk matters a lot here — a few blocks changes the feel and the price. I'll help you find the right pocket for how you actually want to live.

Questions about Pacific Beach

What is Pacific Beach known for?

Pacific Beach is known for its boardwalk, Crystal Pier, Garnet Avenue, and the Tourmaline surf park.

What school district serves Pacific Beach?

Pacific Beach is served by the San Diego Unified School District.

What is the population of Pacific Beach?

ZIP code 92109, which Pacific Beach shares with Mission Beach, has a population of 44,820, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates — a combined figure for both neighborhoods, not Pacific Beach alone.