Baja Beach Cafe is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

1. Baja Beach Cafe

8.7
701 Thomas Ave (at Ocean Front Walk), San Diego, CA
Beach Bar · Pacific Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Andreas C.Andreas Correll: Very authentic and stylish cafe

Tatiana A.Tatiana Ann: Best Piña Coladas ever. Yummy food. Great view.

Alan M.Alan Martell Paleo: NACHOS!!!!

Tower23 is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

2. Tower23

9.0
723 Felspar St, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Pacific Beach · 25 tips and reviews

Roger E.Roger Ehrenberg: Hip, awesome hotel on Pacific Beach. Terrific water views, and the restaurant is great (try the Lobster club sandwich). Read more.

Melina D.Melina Destein: HAVE to order truffle garlic french fries.

Drew M.Drew McLellan: Splurge and get a surf room. The view and the sounds of the ocean waves from your balcony are worth it!

The Patio on Lamont Street is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

3. The Patio on Lamont Street

8.3
4445 Lamont St (at Grand Ave), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Michael V.Michael Venne: Great bar scene; good drinks; Food is adequate per usual.

Nilda 🚲 T.Nilda 🚲 Townsend: Great place to eat and dog friendly!! It's a cute place and the food was really good!! It's definitely a great place for date night!! And we will definitely will be back!! :-)

Randy B.Randy Brown: The Filet Medallion was well seasoned, very tender and tasty. Didn't have room for the warm cookies or hot chocolate ganache at the end.

Fig Tree Cafe is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

4. Fig Tree Cafe

8.8
5119 Cass St (btwn Sapphire & Tourmaline St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Pacific Beach · 53 tips and reviews

Tristan C.Tristan Cordier: Smoked Salmon Omlette with lemon caper creme fraiche. SO GOOD. Read more.

JeffJeff: First time? Order up some french toast and a cup of coffee.

Nicole S.Nicole Shook: Get a table on the back patio. The fountain, flowers, butterflies, and birds make it a magical dinning experience!

Spice Lounge is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

5. Spice Lounge

8.8
859 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Estevan C.Estevan Costa: fantastic place, great staff, a secret spot with awesome Indian food. the masala with lamb is delicious! Veggie and gluten free options too. Definitely a must go in SD!

Clarah G.Clarah G: Good food, ambience, amazing staff! A must go when visiting San Diego!

Jonathan P.Jonathan Press: Try the tantric martini and lamb Nirvava

Oscar's Mexican Seafood is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

6. Oscar's Mexican Seafood

8.9
703 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 103 tips and reviews

Gonzalo C.Gonzalo C: Mixed ceviche is The Best! Fish tacos are sublime!!!! A most if you go to SD.

Pat T.Pat T: Shrimp ceviche is a revelation.

Ena P.Ena Presley: Surf and turf tacos plus the three sauces = Incredibly delicious!!!

Better Buzz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

7. Better Buzz Coffee

8.6
1909 Garnet Ave (at Lamont St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Pacific Beach · 61 tips and reviews

Bobby D.Bobby Dennison: Iced Hazelnut Divinity is my fav!

DenetteDenette: Can be hard to get into this place. Yummy coffee, worth it. I ordered Best Drink Ever on the rocks add shot! Delish

Miss Gemma H.Miss Gemma Hentrich: They give you cute little stickers on your cup. Addicting once you start to collect them.

Restaurante Costa Brava is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

8. Restaurante Costa Brava

9.0
1653 Garnet Ave (Jewell And Ingraham), San Diego, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 62 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Wang: The pan tomaca is great in the summer. Make sure to order sangria! The flan is perfect for dessert.

Vidhya G.Vidhya Gholkar: Flamenco dance on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays. Top class Tapas every day. All is good. Friends love the Patata Bravas and Tortilla Española. I've a soft spot for the Rabas. Friendly bar tenders.

Kris W.Kris Wheeler: Braised oxtail is to die for!

Pacific Beach Fish Shop is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

9. Pacific Beach Fish Shop

9.0
1775 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 140 tips and reviews

M4YAPRiLM4YAPRiL: halibut is the best! and shrimp ‘n chip too.

cartercarter: Try their loyalty program MOGL, you get 10% cash back on every purchase and compete for even larger cash Jackpots given out at the end of the month Read more.

Eddie N.Eddie Nomura: Fish shop chowder is outstanding

JRDN is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

10. JRDN

8.8
4551 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 86 tips and reviews

Amanda N.Amanda Nail: Strawberry mojito/ potato leak soup/ ahi = yum. Atmosphere is great also!

Victoria V.Victoria Vosler: Get the steamed mussels!! The sauce is amazing, you will literally want to drink it

Brett M.Brett Miller: This is by far the best restaurant in San Diego!

The Local Pacific Beach is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

11. The Local Pacific Beach

8.8
809 Thomas Ave (at Mission Blvd), San Diego, CA
Bar · Pacific Beach · 17 tips and reviews

EceEce: I love the decoration of this place- very cozy!

TheDLTheDL: Lobster tacos from Local are pretty much a sure fire bet. Lumpia is great here too. Nice view as well

Schuck TriviaSchuck Trivia: Come by every Wednesday at 7:30 for Trivia! Read more.

Sushi Ota is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

12. Sushi Ota

9.0
4529 Mission Bay Dr (at Bunker Hill St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 139 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: High quality sushi, a little bit on the steep side. Great place for an intimate dinner with someone near and dear to you.

Natalie M.Natalie Miyake: Best sashimi in SD and the most authentic I've had in the US. Ask to sit at the counter - the sushi chefs are so friendly.I felt like I was back home in Japan!

COLLEEN R.COLLEEN RUGG: This is where you go for the best sushi in San Diego Read more.

Board & Brew - Pacific Beach is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

13. Board & Brew - Pacific Beach

8.0
4516 Mission Blvd Ste D, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Pacific Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Tom R.Tom Rocco: Got the California Delight. Very well balanced sandwich! The sprouted sunflower seeds make it! The secret sauce they put on the side is also awesome.

Tyler F.Tyler Fox: The same epic sandwiches from the original Del Mar location, now in PB. So good! Get an extra side of sauce :)

Sarah E.Sarah Em: The Baja Chicken is the best. Get it with a lot of their sauce on the side!

Kono's Surf Club Cafe is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

14. Kono's Surf Club Cafe

8.3
704 Garnet Ave (The Boardwalk), San Diego, CA
Café · Pacific Beach · 74 tips and reviews

KarlaKarla: Cash only...huge portions and a great patio to eat at. Line on Saturday...but a short wait. Yummy!

Dante C.Dante Corente: Lots of food for a great price!

Bret A.Bret Atwood: Awesome food. Split a meal... better get a bucket!

Zen 5 Sushi is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

15. Zen 5 Sushi

8.3
1130 Garnet Ave (btwn Everts & Dawes St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 18 tips and reviews

Paul K.Paul Kim: Good food, great prices, especially during happy hour or the Tuesday specials. Really loud though.

Chelsea T.Chelsea Twining: Apps were better than the sushi.

Miss Gemma H.Miss Gemma Hentrich: 30% off sushi and combos 12-7pm, 50% off appetizers 4-7pm, anytime you order large beer- add small hot sake for 25 cents! Reggae music is awesome. Creative rolls you'll love. Great service! The best!