North PB, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
The quieter, hillier north end of Pacific Beach, between the Garnet Ave scene and La Jolla.
North PB is the northern part of Pacific Beach, in ZIP 92109. There is no official boundary: this guide uses the north part of Pacific Beach up to the La Jolla line. In September 2026 the 92109 median detached sale was $2,142,500 (GSDAR). North PB has about 3,300 detached homes and 6,250 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.
North PB 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 North PB
The vibe
North PB is mostly single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with streets that rise toward Mount Soledad and offer ocean and bay views. It is close to the beach but a few blocks away from the busiest part of Garnet Ave.
Source: Discover PB.
Things to do
Tourmaline Surfing Park, at the foot of Tourmaline St, is a long-time surf spot. Kate Sessions Park, 5115 Soledad Rd, has big lawns and views over Mission Bay, and Crystal Pier and the boardwalk are a short ride south.
Source: City of San Diego Parks & Recreation.
Schools
Barnard Elementary
Grades K-5
Pacific Beach 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
La Jolla Blvd and Mission Blvd run north and south near the coast, and I-5 is about 10 minutes east. MTS buses run along Garnet Ave and La Jolla Blvd.
Source: San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library is at 4275 Cass St. Kate Sessions Park is named for the horticulturist who ran a nursery in Pacific Beach and helped plant Balboa Park.
Source: San Diego Public Library.
Around North PB
North PB FAQ
Where is North PB?
North PB is the northern part of Pacific Beach, next to La Jolla, in ZIP 92109. It has no official boundary.
What was the median home price in North PB 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). These are ZIP-wide figures for all of 92109, which includes the rest of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach.
How long are North PB 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 serve North PB?
San Diego Unified runs Pacific Beach Elementary and Barnard Elementary in or near North PB, with Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High nearby. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
Where is Tourmaline Surfing Park?
Tourmaline Surfing Park is at the west end of Tourmaline St in North PB.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in North PB?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in North PB and across Pacific Beach.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to North PB, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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