Pacific Beach, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A beach town inside the city, with a busy boardwalk, Crystal Pier, Mission Bay on one side and the Pacific on the other.
Pacific Beach is a San Diego community between Mission Bay and La Jolla, almost all in ZIP 92109. Garnet Ave is its main street, and Crown Point and Sail Bay line its Mission Bay shore. In September 2026 the 92109 median detached sale was $2,142,500 (GSDAR). Pacific Beach has about 6,350 detached homes and 15,900 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Pacific Beach Market · September 2026
ZIP 92109 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92109 (Pacific Beach, Mission Beach), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Pacific Beach
The vibe
Pacific Beach mixes beach cottages, condos and apartments near the sand with single-family streets that climb toward Mount Soledad. The ocean front walk runs along the beach, and the blocks around Garnet Ave are lively day and night. North PB, closer to La Jolla, is quieter, and the Crown Point and Sail Bay areas face Mission Bay.
Sources: Discover PB; City of San Diego, Pacific Beach Community Plan.
Things to do
Crystal Pier, at the foot of Garnet Ave, opened on July 4, 1927 and is 872 feet long, with cottages you can rent over the water. Kate Sessions Park, 5115 Soledad Rd, has views over the bay and summer concerts, and the PB Tuesday Farmers Market sets up on Bayard St between Garnet and Grand.
Sources: San Diego Reader; City of San Diego; Discover PB.
Schools
Barnard Elementary
Grades K-5
Pacific Beach Elementary
Grades K-5
Crown Point Elementary
Grades K-5
Sessions Elementary
Grades K-5
Toler Elementary
Grades K-5
Pacific Beach Middle
Grades 6-8
Mission Bay High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
I-5 runs along the east side of Pacific Beach. The Blue Line trolley stops at Balboa Ave on the east edge, and the bayside bike path connects to Mission Beach and Mission Bay Park.
Source: San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library is at 4275 Cass St. Crystal Pier opened on July 4, 1927 as “Pickering’s Pleasure Pier.” It was renamed Crystal Pier when it reopened in 1936.
Source: San Diego Public Library.
Around Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach FAQ
Where is Pacific Beach in San Diego?
Pacific Beach is on the coast between Mission Beach and La Jolla, with Mission Bay to the south and east, almost all in ZIP 92109.
What was the median home price in Pacific Beach in September 2026?
For ZIP 92109, the September 2026 median sale price was $2,142,500 for detached homes and $1,057,750 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). ZIP 92109 also includes Mission Beach.
How long are Pacific Beach homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92109 sold in a median of 10 days and attached homes in 51 days (GSDAR).
Which schools are in Pacific Beach?
San Diego Unified runs Barnard, Crown Point, Pacific Beach, Sessions and Toler Elementary, Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High in the area. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
How long is Crystal Pier?
Crystal Pier is 872 feet long. It opened in 1927 and has rentable cottages on its eastern half.
Is there a library in Pacific Beach?
Yes. The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library is at 4275 Cass St.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Pacific Beach?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Pacific Beach and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Pacific Beach, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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