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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San Diego Piercing Company ★ 5.0 · 124 Specialty Store
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Beach Hut Bed & Breakfast Beach
Classy rooms with kitchenettes & free Wi-Fi, plus a saltwater pool & a patio with a fire pit.
Rue michelle antiques Antique Market
Every day 10 AM – 9 PM Where to eat & drink in Pacific Beach
Kono’s ★ 4.8 · 2.9k Breakfast· $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 Ice Cream· $
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
The Fishery ★ 4.6 · 1.3k Seafood· $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
Coffee Cycle Roasting ★ 4.9 · 457 Café & Bakery· $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
In-N-Out Burger ★ 4.6 · 6.9k Burgers· $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
Café Matinal ★ 5.0 · 201 Coffee Stand· $1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun 7 AM – 4 PM
Leilani's Cafe ★ 4.7 · 559 Café & Bakery· $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
Mr. Shawarma Pacific Beach ★ 4.7 · 2.0k Shawarma· $10–20
Every day 11 AM – 2 AM
Sushi Ota ★ 4.6 · 2.6k Sushi· $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
Pump Coffee ★ 4.7 · 411 Coffee Shop· $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
Square Pizza Co - Pacific Beach ★ 4.8 · 853 Pizza· $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
World Famous ★ 4.4 · 4.6k Californian· $20–30
Inventive mix of surf, turf & pub grub in simple, wood-paneled digs or on the oceanfront patio.
Every day 8 AM – 9 PM
Costa Brava ★ 4.6 · 1.8k Spanish· $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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1 Kono’s 2 Mr. Frostie 3 San Diego Piercing Company 4 The Fishery 5 Beach Hut Bed & Breakfast 6 Coffee Cycle Roasting 7 Rue michelle antiques 8 In-N-Out Burger 9 Café Matinal 10 Leilani's Cafe Ready to plan Pacific Beach? Turn these Pacific Beach picks into a day-by-day San Diego plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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