Renee’s Pacific Beach & San Diego Guidebook
Food scene
We love the bar and outdoor seating area for great views, drinks and food. This restaurant also has a good brunch.
Favorite drink: Purple Haze or a local beer
Favorite dish: Roulette Roll (sushi roll), Ahi Nachos, and Mussels
163 locals recommend
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StWe love the bar and outdoor seating area for great views, drinks and food. This restaurant also has a good brunch.
Favorite drink: Purple Haze or a local beer
Favorite dish: Roulette Roll (sushi roll), Ahi Nachos, and Mussels
Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkGreat food and view near Belmont Park.
Great, upscale Mexican food with a cool atmosphere. There is rooftop as well as a well designed ground floor.
35 locals recommend
Pueblo
877 Hornblend StGreat, upscale Mexican food with a cool atmosphere. There is rooftop as well as a well designed ground floor.
Great tacos to order for delivery or take to the beach. They have a casual in dining seating too!
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveGreat tacos to order for delivery or take to the beach. They have a casual in dining seating too!
The Fishery
5040 Cass StGreat seafood! A little pricey.
SD TapRoom
1269 Garnet AveGreat burgers and one of the best beer selections in PB.
Swagyu Pacific Beach
Great burgers and steaks.
One of the best burgers in San Diego. We personally love the Caesar Salad with grill steak.
Bare Back Grill
One of the best burgers in San Diego. We personally love the Caesar Salad with grill steak.
Oscars Mexican Seafood
Good tacos. Super casual atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Located on the southern tip of Point Loma. Great views of downtown San Diego, North Island/Coronado, and the Pacific Ocean. Tidepools can also be reached during low tide. Note that there is a $20 dollar fee per car to enter the park.
Cabrillo National Monument
Located on the southern tip of Point Loma. Great views of downtown San Diego, North Island/Coronado, and the Pacific Ocean. Tidepools can also be reached during low tide. Note that there is a $20 dollar fee per car to enter the park.
The best time to take whale-watching tours in San Diego is between mid-December and April during gray whale migration season. There are several companies offering tours and Flagship Cruises is just one of the larger one. However, please do an internet search to find the cruise that fits you best. They vary in duration, activities, and type of boats.
21 locals recommend
Flagship Cruises & Events
990 N Harbor DrThe best time to take whale-watching tours in San Diego is between mid-December and April during gray whale migration season. There are several companies offering tours and Flagship Cruises is just one of the larger one. However, please do an internet search to find the cruise that fits you best. They vary in duration, activities, and type of boats.
A tour of San Diego Bay is a great way to see the city skyline from the water and see our Navy ships (both Navy base and the carriers at North Island. As with the whale watching tours, please do some internet search to find the tour company that fits you best. The link here is just one example of a company offering tours.
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor DrA tour of San Diego Bay is a great way to see the city skyline from the water and see our Navy ships (both Navy base and the carriers at North Island. As with the whale watching tours, please do some internet search to find the tour company that fits you best. The link here is just one example of a company offering tours.
Activities
Fun pool hall with full bar and kitchen. Best to come on the early side if you want to get a table.
Society PB
1051 Garnet AveFun pool hall with full bar and kitchen. Best to come on the early side if you want to get a table.
Great fun for the family - historic Roller Coaster, miniature golf, arcades, and other fun rides.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdGreat fun for the family - historic Roller Coaster, miniature golf, arcades, and other fun rides.
Break Point
945 Garnet AveFun bowling with your group. Serves drinks and food.