Pacific Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410230, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Pacific Beach in lots like Crystal Pier Street Meters, Ingraham St Lot, Mission Beach Amusement Center Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Pacific Beach, don't miss the Tiki Cocktail at The Grass Skirt. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Pacific Beach from Mission Bay, including the Mission Bay Kayak — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoPacific Beach hosts Crystal Pier Sunset Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Pacific Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are banned from the beach, boardwalk and adjacent parks 9am to 4pm from November 1 through March 31, and 9am to 6pm from April 1 through October 31. At all other hours they must be leashed. Service animals are exempt. Note that the city's own Pacific Beach page lists No Dogs flatly, most likely as shorthand for this rule. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas and adjacent parking lots year round. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. A fire must be inside a city fire pit or a container, never open on the sand, and no fire is allowed between midnight and 5am. Pits are first come, first served. Only wood, charcoal or paper may be burned, and fuel may not rise more than 12 inches above the rim. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers are banned on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas and adjacent parking lots. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is banned on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas and adjacent parking lots. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Disturbing noise is banned on the beach, and any voice or music amplification needs a city permit. Source: City of San Diego, Beach Amenities and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Pacific Beach, the sun sets at 6:36 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Pacific Beach update at the top of the conditions page.