PACIFIC BEACH     

Pacific Beach Real Estate

The coastal town of Pacific Beach is adjacent to Mission Bay and is located just south of La Jolla, ten miles north of San Diego.  During the 1960s, when Mission Bay was being developed as a recreational center, PB was in danger of being overbuilt.  Local residents passed a 30-ft height limit proposition in 1972, and PB was downzoned for density.  As a result, Pacific Beach has kept its small town, casual beach atmosphere to this day.  Home to 40,000 residents, with the youngest demographic in San Diego County, PB is a terrific choice for families and young professionals.

Several public projects, including the Promenade shopping center and Sea Coast Square, have improved the area in the past twenty years.  Older beach cottages built in the 1950s have been renovated or torn down and replaced with new luxury homes, apartment buildings, and condominium complexes.  The Los Altos subdivision of PB, with its ranch and Spanish-style houses, is the highest point in the area.  Homes in Los Altos offer spectacular views of the Bay and the Pacific Ocean, as well as proximity to Kate Sessions Park.  North Pacific Beach, which is in close proximity to La Jolla, has many of PB’s newest and largest homes showcasing Mediterranean and Spanish styling on larger lots.  Home prices are still low compared with neighboring La Jolla, with detached houses beginning in the high $500,000s.  Condominiums also represent a great value in PB, which remains one of San Diego’s most popular neighborhoods with its great schools, restaurants, parks, beaches, and vibrant nightlife.