Things to Do in Pacific Beach, San Diego Local spots like World Famous, Baja Beach Cafe, and Pacific Beach Fish Shop. Kono's serves hearty breakfast options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.
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Metal and Stone Body Piercing ★ 4.9 · 187
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 7 PM
Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Sat 12 PM – 8 PM
Sun 12 PM – 7 PM
Beach Hut Bed & Breakfast
Classy rooms with kitchenettes & free Wi-Fi, plus a saltwater pool & a patio with a fire pit.
Rue michelle antiques
Every day 10 AM – 9 PM Where to eat & drink in Pacific Beach
Kono’s ★ 4.8 · 3.0k· $10–20
Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.
Every day 7 AM – 3 PM
Mr. Frostie ★ 4.8 · 1.0k· $
Established in 1949, this soft-serve ice cream specialist also offers sandwiches & hot dogs.
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun 12 PM – 8 PM
Coffee Cycle Roasting ★ 4.9 · 461· $1–10
A coffee roaster with two locations in Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, known for handcrafting coffee and ethical sourcing practices.
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2 PM
The Fishery ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· $40–100
Nestled within a restored mid-century warehouse in North Pacific Beach, The Fishery is exactly what it claims.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Café Matinal ★ 5.0 · 226· $1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun 7 AM – 4 PM
In-N-Out Burger ★ 4.6 · 6.9k· $10–20
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
Mon–Thu 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Sat 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Leilani's Cafe ★ 4.7 · 561· $10–20
Spreading Aloha, one plate at a time. Coffee, espresso, smoothies, PB favorites and more. Authentic Hawaiian dishes to fuel you up for the day. Check out our menu — straight from Leilani�...
Every day 7 AM – 2 PM
Pacific Beach Fish Shop ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· $20–30
Cheery restaurant serving fresh fish & seafood in tacos, sandwiches & salads, with local microbrews.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Mr. Shawarma Pacific Beach ★ 4.7 · 2.1k· $10–20
Every day 11 AM – 2 AM
Pump Coffee ★ 4.7 · 414· $1–10
A local woman-owned coffee shop in Pacific Beach, San Diego, serving high quality, ethically sourced craft coffee and loose leaf organic tea.
Every day 7 AM – 6 PM
Sushi Ota ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· $50–100
Chef-owned Japanese outfit in a modest strip-mall locale crafts premium sushi & omakase tastings.
Mon Closed
Tue 5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 5 PM – 10 PM
Square Pizza Co - Pacific Beach ★ 4.8 · 860· $10–20
Small, neighborhood spot offering three types of square pizza slices, including Detroit-style.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Costa Brava ★ 4.6 · 1.9k· $20–70
Happening local mainstay for Spanish-style tapas & sangria with modern decor & a rustic patio.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM Planning time in Pacific Beach?
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