Jaime’s guidebook
Eats & Treats
The best fish and chips and fish taco specials on Tuesdays
194 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveThe best fish and chips and fish taco specials on Tuesdays
Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
5119 Cass StDelicious brunch or lunch option
Mr. Moto Pizza House
4653 Mission BlvdOrder online for easy pick up and a future use discount
For a much less casual eating experience- Locally caught fish, amazing dishes. $$$$
117 locals recommend
The Fishery
5040 Cass StFor a much less casual eating experience- Locally caught fish, amazing dishes. $$$$
Hands down the best Chinese food in the area. The Popcorn Shrimp is amazing
15 locals recommend
Mandarin House
6765 La Jolla BlvdHands down the best Chinese food in the area. The Popcorn Shrimp is amazing
The Deli makes custom sandwiches for your picnic at the beach
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveThe Deli makes custom sandwiches for your picnic at the beach
Mr. Frostie
1470 Garnet AveClassic soft serve and delicious ice cream desserts
The Baked Bear
4516 Mission BlvdIf you haven't tried one... you need to!
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdLate night happy hour, delicious appetizers, great views!
Low key, no frills sushi bar. Friendly chefs, fresh fish and great happy hour prices on rolls and sake!
16 locals recommend
Mister Sushi
1535 Garnet AveLow key, no frills sushi bar. Friendly chefs, fresh fish and great happy hour prices on rolls and sake!
Coffee with a beach view and breakfast tacos next door (be prepared to wait in line for breakfast)
208 locals recommend
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveCoffee with a beach view and breakfast tacos next door (be prepared to wait in line for breakfast)
Classic Diner Food. Greasy spoon style breakfast plates and great lunch options. Get your hash browns "Extra crispy" and order the Club Sandwich for lunch!
42 locals recommend
Harry's Coffee Shop
7545 Girard AveClassic Diner Food. Greasy spoon style breakfast plates and great lunch options. Get your hash browns "Extra crispy" and order the Club Sandwich for lunch!
Sightseeing
Take a bike ride all the way around the bay or a sunset walk and picnic in the sand. Rent paddle boards, sail boats or jet skies for a day of fun on the water.
109 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Take a bike ride all the way around the bay or a sunset walk and picnic in the sand. Rent paddle boards, sail boats or jet skies for a day of fun on the water.
Best hiking in La Jolla. You won't regret hiking all the way down to the sand and back up again. Amazing views.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBest hiking in La Jolla. You won't regret hiking all the way down to the sand and back up again. Amazing views.
If you are looking for a unique experience, this is it! Its also fun to just grab a bite at the cafe and watch the professionals jump off the cliff and ride the wind!
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrIf you are looking for a unique experience, this is it! Its also fun to just grab a bite at the cafe and watch the professionals jump off the cliff and ride the wind!
Stroll, pedal, or skate along the beach and bay. Lots of trinket shops, local art, and t-shirt stands, restaurants, bars, and people watching!
79 locals recommend
Mission Beach Boardwalk
Stroll, pedal, or skate along the beach and bay. Lots of trinket shops, local art, and t-shirt stands, restaurants, bars, and people watching!
Putt putt golf, an Escape Room, Waffle Cone Ice Cream, thrill rides and kiddie rides
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdPutt putt golf, an Escape Room, Waffle Cone Ice Cream, thrill rides and kiddie rides
There is a free parking lot and restrooms with showers at this beach. Look for lifeguard flags and signs that indicate swimmers area versus surfers area for your own safety!
113 locals recommend
Tourmaline Surf Park
There is a free parking lot and restrooms with showers at this beach. Look for lifeguard flags and signs that indicate swimmers area versus surfers area for your own safety!
Gorgeous family friendly beach. The free parking lot fills up quickly so start your beach day early. Restrooms & Showers next to the parking lot. Take a Kayaking tour along the coastline to see the famous Caves up close!
299 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Beach
Gorgeous family friendly beach. The free parking lot fills up quickly so start your beach day early. Restrooms & Showers next to the parking lot. Take a Kayaking tour along the coastline to see the famous Caves up close!
Beautiful walk along the coast line. Walk down to the white sand beaches. Rent snorkel gear or go on a dive trip to get up close and personal with the local marine wildlife.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBeautiful walk along the coast line. Walk down to the white sand beaches. Rent snorkel gear or go on a dive trip to get up close and personal with the local marine wildlife.
Great place to spend a half day sightseeing and shopping. There is cheaper metered parking if you drive past the paid parking lots!
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrGreat place to spend a half day sightseeing and shopping. There is cheaper metered parking if you drive past the paid parking lots!
A great way to spend the day. Go for the museums, the rose garden, the Japanese tea Garden, the Multi-Cultural houses, street artists, and people watching.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
A great way to spend the day. Go for the museums, the rose garden, the Japanese tea Garden, the Multi-Cultural houses, street artists, and people watching.
City advice
Getting around
Driving
If you are driving - pay attention to parking signs. Pacific Beach has a "Street Sweeping" schedule, signs are posted everywhere with warnings. Be aware of pedestrians, bicyclists, and electric scooters.