Coffee Dreams
Pacific Beach
Coffee Dreams is a cafe located in Pacific Beach, San Diego.
Coffee shop
Beach & Nature 3 miles from Ocean Beach
Pacific Beach Boardwalk & Crystal Pier
The Pacific Beach Boardwalk is a 3-mile paved path connecting PB to Mission Beach, bustling with joggers, cyclists, and beachgoers. Crystal Pier, built in 1927, is a historic pier with charming vacation cottages you can actually stay in overnight.
Hours
Open 24/7
Cost
Free. Crystal Pier cottages from $350/night.
Distance from OB
3 miles
Best For
cyclists, surfers, beach lovers
Highlights
3-Mile Boardwalk Crystal Pier Cottages Tourmaline Surf Park Beach Volleyball People Watching
Tips from Locals
- Rent a cruiser bike and ride the full boardwalk to Mission Beach
- Tourmaline Surf Park at the north end is great for longboarding
- Garnet Avenue (one block inland) has all the restaurants and bars
- Crystal Pier cottages book months in advance — plan ahead
Getting There
Bus Routes
Route 8 (PB to Downtown), Route 27 (PB to North Park), Route 30 (PB to Downtown via Mission Beach)
Trolley
Old Town Transit Center (3 miles)
From Ocean Beach
3 miles drive. Check the full transit guide for details.
boardwalk beach pier cycling surfing free
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