The Promenade at Pacific Beach

The Promenade at Pacific Beach is a popular destination in the city of San Diego. There are hotels, shopping opportunities and access to the beach. Many tourists visiting the area stay in the Pacific Beach area due to its central location. Locals also spend time in the area and crowds range in age from young kids to the elderly but is made up of mostly college kids. The Garnet Street area features restaurants, bars and shops, so it is one of the most popular parts of the Promenade. The Pacific Beach Surf Shop has been open since 1959, when it was originally known as Fun and Sun. The shop has been a popular destination for Pacific Beach surfers and the original owner still occasionally hangs out at the shop. The Saturday morning Farmer's Market at Pacific Beach is small, but offers a variety of handcrafted gifts, meats, fresh fruits and vegetables and heirloom tomatoes. Finding parking can be a challenge, but the market is a great place to by oranges, apples and corn. The Crystal Pier was built in 1929 and is home to the Crystal Pier Hotel. The three and a half mile boardwalk takes visitors from North Pacific Beach all the way to South Mission Beach and is a great way to see a large portion of the area.