5 Fun Things to Do in Pacific Beach

If you're visiting San Diego, Pacific Beach is a great place to stay at. A Pacific Beach vacation can offer everything you need to relax and enjoy San Diego's perfect weather and beautiful shoreline. Here are just 5 fun activities you can do when you visit Pacific Beach.

1. Camp at Pacific Beach State Park

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The Pacific Beach State Park is located right next to the water. You have the ocean on one side and downtown PB on the other. There are Pacific Beach vacation rentals nearby where you can stay, but it can be more fun to camp at the State Park. There are tent and RV campgrounds available, as well as a sandy beach that connects to the Park. There are picnic tables and day time parking. The beach stretches ¼ of a mile of ½ a mile from the campgrounds, depending on the tide.

2. Shopping

The boutique shopping district in PB offers great opportunities for finding choice items, designer brands, local products and a few unexpected surprises. The section of the district along Garnett Ave has some great electronic boutiques and surf equipment shops, as well as clothing lines by up-and-coming designers. You'll also find some great thrift stores, salons and tattoo parlors.

3. Take a Stroll on the Boardwalk

The boardwalk stretches for miles, connecting PB and Mission Beach. It's a picaresque boardwalk, with plenty to see. Rent a beach cruiser or bring your own bike and cycle down the path. It's also a great place to skate, rollerblade or simply stroll along.

4. Practice Your Surf!

Tourmaline Surf Park is in the North side of PB, just South of La Jolla, North of Crystal Pier. It is one of the prime surfing spots in PB, favored by locals. The waves are slow, so conditions are ideal for beginner surfboarders. Tourmaline is also a great social gathering place. The parking lot at the end of Tourmaline Street is a spot where surfers, old and new gather to relax and tell surf stories.

5. Enjoy the Nightlife

Pacific Beach is famous for its exuberant night life. If you want to have a good time, drinking and dancing with friends and meeting new people, PB is definitely worth visiting. If you're looking for dancing, the Typhoon is a great night club with elevated stages, video projections and great music. There are also some excellent dive bars like Bub's Dive Bar and Grill.

5 Fun Things to Do in Pacific Beach

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