Pacific Beach (California 92109)
4.7★ · 509 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · fills up
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 2% of 40 over the limit · 2025
Map of Pacific Beach (California 92109)
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2019–2026
Go on weekdays for peace
Weekday mornings before 9am offer minimal crowds and a calm atmosphere for walking or jogging.
Visit for sunset
The western ocean view produces consistently praised sunsets around 9pm in summer, drawing crowds of photographers.
Wide sandy beach suits families
The long, wide beach with shallow waters near shore works well for kids and offers abundant space for diverse activities.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills by late morning on weekends and summer days, with evening spots becoming especially scarce.
Water temperature runs cold
Plan for water between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, even in summer months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:53 AM.
Practical
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📍 California 92109
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pacific Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pacific Beach?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Pacific Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
