9 Neighborhoods
There are roughly nine distinctive neighborhoods within the Pacific Beach community. These neighborhoods include: South Mission Beach, Mission Beach, Sail Bay, Crown Point, Pacific Beach, North Pacific Beach, Kate Sessions, Soledad South /Pacifica, and East Pacific Beach.
SOUTH MISSION BEACH
The South Mission Beach neighborhood is situated at the very southern end of Pacific Beach. The main attraction is the wooden roller coaster at Belmont Amusement Park, as well as the rides, stores, and restaurants located within the Park. The properties in this area located on either side of a thin peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean on the West and the Bay on the east. There is a mix of single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-unit buildings. Prices in South Mission Beach tend to be higher than other neighborhoods due to its proximity to the Ocean and Bay. Besides the business establishments located in and around Belmont Amusement Park, there are not many businesses situated south of the Belmont Amusement Park.
MISSION BEACH
The Mission Beach neighborhood starts at Pacific Beach Drive and spans south to the Belmont Amusement Park. The major street in this neighborhood is Mission Blvd, which contains many stores, restaurants, cafes, and surf shops. There is a mix of both single-family homes, as well condos, which are situated either facing the Bay or the Pacific Ocean. The properties in this neighborhood tend to be smaller and more expensive than other parts of Pacific Beach because of its proximity to the water. Public parking in this neighborhood is very limited.
NORTH PACIFIC BEACH (PB)
The North PB neighborhood is considered a relatively quieter area of Pacific Beach, and is characterized mostly by detached single-family homes and smaller 2-4 unit condominium complexes. The area also has a small commercial district on Turquoise and Cass Streets, which contains restaurants, cafes, bars, an Albertson’s Grocery Store, and various shops and boutiques.
KATE SESSIONS
The Kate Sessions neighborhood takes its name from the Kate Sessions Memorial Park, which is located in the heart of the community. This neighborhood has several hills and valleys. In fact, many of the homes in this area are situated on a hill and have spectacular views of Mission Bay, Point Loma and Downtown San Diego. The neighborhood mostly contains detached single-family homes, although there are some condominiums. There are not many businesses located directly in the Kate Sessions area; however, the businesses on Turquoise Street, Garnet Ave, and Grand Ave have a variety stores and shops.
SOLEDAD SOUTH / PACIFICA
The Soledad South / Pacifica area takes its name from Soledad Mountain Road, which is the main road that runs through the neighborhood. The community is situated near Interstate 5 and contains mostly detached single-family homes. The community also has some condominium complexes. The business district on Mission Bay Drive is located nearby. The community provides for quick access to Interstate 5.
EAST PACIFIC BEACH
The East Pacific Beach neighborhood covers the area from Interstate 5 to the east, and to Lamont Street to the west. This neighborhood contains a mix of commercial businesses, schools, restaurants, and residential dwellings. Housing options in this region include detached single-family homes, condominiums, and apartments. There are plenty of businesses within walking distance to all areas of East Pacific Beach.
PACIFIC BEACH
The Pacific Beach neighborhood contains the main business district in Pacific Beach. Garnet Ave is hub of the business district and the many bars up-and-down the street making this a lively destination. The beachfront section of Pacific Beach contains the famous Boardwalk. In addition to spectacular sandy beaches, the boardwalk area contains numerous hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, clothing boutiques, and seaside kiosks. The Boardwalk area is considered one of the busiest neighborhoods in Pacific Beach. Residential options in Pacific Beach include detached single-family homes and cottages, large condominium complexes, small 2-4 unit condo units, and a variety of apartments. Many of the homes in this area are located on the beachfront with direct views of the Ocean or Bay.
CROWN POINT
The Crown Point neighborhood is enclosed by a body of water known as Fiesta Bay. This neighborhood contains the popular Mission Bay Park, which houses picnic tables, volleyball sand pits, and numerous grass areas. Fiesta Bay is used by boaters, sail boaters, rowers, water-skiers, picnickers, joggers, and swimmers. The community is mainly characterized by larger detached single-family homes; however, there are also many smaller condominium complexes throughout the community. The community also has a limited number of large condominium complexes, as well as some apartment communities.
SAIL BAY
The Sail Bay neighborhood takes its name from the body of water which surrounds it. The portion of Sail Bay that directly faces the water is comprised on both large and small condominium complexes. Many of these condo units have spectacular views of Sail Bay, the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, and Downtown San Diego. Riviera Drive encompasses Sail Bay. Sail Bay also has a cemented Boardwalk that encircles the bay and is used by walkers, bikers, rollerbladers, skateboards, etc. Sail Bay is one of the most popular areas in Pacific Beach for sailing, boating, water-skiing, and other water sports. Most of the residents of Sail Bay live within the many large condominium buildings, however, there some smaller condo complexes and small and large detached single-family homes. Fanuel Park is one of the major attractions within Sail Bay and contains a children’s playground and a grassy area for picnics and exercise.
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