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Pacific Beach Park
4.3★ · 164 Google ratings · San Diego, California
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
0.7 miles · 15 min
Restrooms
Yes · 70 ft away
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Pacific Beach Park
1
1Parking425 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Great for sports and recreation
The facility offers free outdoor pickleball and basketball courts with regular pickup games and a well-maintained recreational center.
Visit early morning or late afternoon
The playground and sand get extremely hot during late morning and early afternoon, making midday visits uncomfortable for young children.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2011–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2011–2026
Expect ongoing construction issues
Active construction has left playgrounds filthy with dust and debris, including loose screws on equipment, creating safety hazards.
Plan for parking costs and limits
Street parking is unavailable and the paid lot requires a minimum two-hour stay costing over $25 per visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · mostly clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1405 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.7 miles away, about 15 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 70 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pacific Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pacific Beach Park?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 15 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Pacific Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 70 ft from the listing.
When is Pacific Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Wed 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
