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Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach

Neighborhood in San Diego, California

San Diego County 92109
Neighborhood Reviews
4.2
$1,617,947 Average Value
$229 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

Pacific Beach offers access to the ocean and an artistic vibe

There’s a colorful, bubbly vibe in Pacific Beach that draws a dedicated surfing crowd to its beautiful shore, and residents find their dream homes here on palm-lined streets. In Pacific Beach, widely known as simply “PB,” you can walk to the ocean, stroll the boardwalk, launch your paddleboard, catch a wave and cast a line. All over the neighborhood, whether at the beach or inland at the store, you’ll see a menagerie of ocean-themed murals, featuring everything from mermaids to sea life to sunsets. You can sometimes catch local artists deep in their craft outdoors or selling freshly painted creations at the park. As one of San Diego’s oldest suburbs, PB also features a historic pier, as well as a lively boardwalk peppered with beach-gear kiosks.

From historic Crystal Pier to surfing and swimming at the beach

Locals relax on the hilltop green space along Palisades Park or walk down its slope to the lifeguard-supervised beach. At the historic Crystal Pier, built in 1920s, you can get in a day of fishing. At night, however, it’s private for guests staying in cottages on the pier. And if you’re into surfing, you’ll find the best place in PB is Tourmaline Surf Park. At the Pacific Beach Recreation Center, adorned with a massive art installation of flowers made from surfboards, you can enjoy pickup basketball on multipurpose outdoor courts. And if golf is your passion, PB is home to the night-lit, 18-hole Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center.

Pacific Beach's high-rise condos, cottages and custom builds

Homes include waterfront high-rise condos with striking views of Mission Bay, as well as chic condos built above retail shops on Mission Boulevard. Steve Springer, local resident and Realtor with Compass, says, “It’s a pretty eclectic mix of classic beach cottages, mostly single-level, and some are expanded. There’s also been some modern infill development that’s a bit grander in scale. Lots are fairly sizable and the streets are laid out in a grid. They’re named after gemstones, such as Diamond Street, Garnet Avenue and Sapphire Street.”

Within the streetscapes, you’ll see accessory dwelling units (ADUs) intertwined with single-level stucco homes in soothing sky and earth tones. Multi-story homes with pastel siding and white-rail balconies share the landscape with dreamy bayfront homes with massive balconies. Custom homes are found near Crown Point Park in Pacific Beach, some positioned on corner lots for wide sunset views. Sophisticated 1940s remodels on interior streets average around $2 million, and homes in legacy neighborhoods can ask more than $3 million.

A-minus-ranked public schools zoned for Pacific Beach

Public-school students can start out at several elementary schools including Pacific Beach Elementary and move on to Pacific Beach Middle. They then continue to Mission Bay High. Pacific Beach Elementary, Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High all receive an A- grade from Niche.

Beachside burger shacks and fresh, to-go seafood around Pacific Beach

You’ll have no shortage of eateries to enjoy in PB, whether along the oceanside boulevard, or in neighborhood shopping malls. You can step off the beach into the cash-only Lahaina Beach House for burgers and beer on the deck. On Mission Boulevard, the ocean-theme Taco Surf is a hip place to stop for lunch, and Bare Back Grill is a local favorite for artisanal New Zealand style fare. Springer says, “You’ll for sure want to eat at The Fishery on Cass Street. They have this amazing macadamia-crusted halibut. They also have a fish counter where you can buy fresh seafood and take it home. Ambrogio15 on Turquoise Street is another one that PB’s proud to claim. They’re constantly rated the top pizza in San Diego.”

Much like its neighbor, Mission Beach, PB maintains a relaxed vibe. And all your essentials, from Vons supermarket to Trader Joes and CVS are close by in community shopping plazas. “The neighborhood streets are quiet and walkable,” says Springer, “and it’s all very accessible. So, it doesn’t take a ton of time to get in and out of PB. It’s truly a pleasant, family-friendly community.” In easygoing Pacific Beach, residents value their comfortable and active waterfront lifestyle.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Kip Boatcher

    Kip Boatcher

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    (858) 247-3780

    83 Total Sales

    1 in Pacific Beach

    $3,333,333 Price

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  • Rachel Wilkins

    Rachel Wilkins

    Responds Quickly

    Innovate Realty, Inc.

    (619) 439-0892

    128 Total Sales

    9 in Pacific Beach

    $450K - $1.4M Price Range

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  • Paul Miller

    Paul Miller

    Century 21 Americana

    (619) 257-2914

    274 Total Sales

    1 in Pacific Beach

    $2,425,000 Price

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  • Chris Hyatt

    Chris Hyatt

    LPT Realty,Inc

    (619) 514-3825

    44 Total Sales

    2 in Pacific Beach

    $620K - $1.4M Price Range

    Chris Hyatt
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  • John Selby

    John Selby

    Compass

    (858) 609-7786

    219 Total Sales

    2 in Pacific Beach

    $775K - $825K Price Range

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  • Andrea Flint-Gogek

    Andrea Flint-Gogek

    Tranquility Real Estate Services

    (619) 613-2567

    142 Total Sales

    1 in Pacific Beach

    $717,796 Price

    Andrea Flint-Gogek
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Diego International

12 min drive

Bus

Grand Av & Lamont St

Bus

Ingraham St & Grand Av

Bus

Ingraham St & La Cima Dr

Bus

Ingraham St & Crown Point Dr

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Mission Bl & Beryl St

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Grand Av & Cass St

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Garnet Av & Haines St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 32 Reviews
1.0 Current Resident
5/24/2021 Niche Review
Please know that this place is NOT safe, your have a HUGE chance of being murdered, raped, assaulted, etc... all of the millennials aren't going to tell you what happens here because they are oblivious to the crime, in fact everything here, little girls aren't safe playing in the alleys let alone there front yard, take my word, I have been living here for over 10+ years and it is disgusting, horrible, terrible, and terrifying, we have A LOT of homeless, don't be surprised if a homeless stabs you, assaults you, or rapes you, its ALL here for you, make sure to teach your children at a young age what rape, murder, and sexual assault is, I was taught when I was 4 or 5, this place is indeed NOT a family friendly place, I can assure you that, oh and u can't forget, conservatives stay clear from here, and as a conservative myself you can't share your political views by putting a flag out because the people around here will break into your car, house, smash your windows, anything.
5.0 Current Resident
1/23/2017 Niche Review
Pacific beach is an amazing town in San Diego. Tons of outdoor activities makes it hard to stay indoors. With hikes, rock climbing, surfing, biking, boating, swimming you are sure to become fit and lick a lovely life.
5.0 Current Resident
3/11/2021 Niche Review
Pacific Beach is a great place to live if you want to live near the beach in San Diego! North Pacific Beach and Crown Point is more family friendly. The bay is typically quieter than the beach.
4.0 Niche User
6/5/2016 Niche Review
Don't see many crimes happening!
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pacific Beach US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Pacific Beach Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Pacific Beach, San Diego sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pacific Beach, San Diego over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$340,000
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$945,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
169
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,477
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,862
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,560
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,120
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
697
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
458
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Tuesday, Jul 29
    3 - 5pm

    3979 Shasta St, San Diego, CA 92109

    $2,195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,766 Sq Ft
    • 3979 Shasta St
    • New 17 days ago

    Stunning, newer construction 3-bedroom, 3-bath Crown Point home just 2 1/2 blocks to the beautiful beaches and waterfront park at Crown Point Shores! Featuring a dream island-kitchen with quartz counter tops and premium stainless appliances, bright open floor plan with private atrium-patio, bedroom & full bath on entry level, luxury vinyl flooring, 2-car attached garage, exciting roof-top patio,

    Paul Ferrell Dunn, REALTORS/Park Pacific

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12 - 3pm

    3943 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109

    $1,850,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 2,900 Sq Ft
    • 3943 Ingraham St
    • New 18 days ago

    Great property opportunity located in Crown Point! Located within walking distance to shops, dining, and the beach. 5 Blocks to the Ocean, perfect for someone who would like to live in Pacific Beach but can use rental property with existing tenants in place to help with mortgage. This is one building that currently is being used as 3 units. The upstairs unit has beautiful vaulted ceilings, with 2

    Ismael Sotelo Excel Preferred Realty

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    1 - 3pm

    1135 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109

    $1,399,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,619 Sq Ft
    • 1135 Felspar St

    This Ten Years New Stunning Pacific Beach property located just 4 blocks from the sand! Its West side centrally located position + impressive condition screams "Great Value" at asking price. Walk to: 1) Trader Joes & Sprouts Farmers Market; 2) numerous other shops and restaurants; and 3) all the other close by amenities Pacific Beach has to offer. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so check out

    Kathleen Baker Kathleen Baker Properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
42,331
Median Age
36
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$101,538
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,481

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
67.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
% Population in Labor Force
81%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

45 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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