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11 mi · ~30 min

Ocean Beach to PB

The birthplace-of-cruising run: surf shops and taquerias in Ocean Beach, around Mission Bay Aquatic Park, then up Mission Boulevard through Pacific Beach.

Start

Ocean Beach Pier, San Diego, CA

32.7481, -117.2545

End

Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

32.797, -117.257

Along the way

Coffee

Java Point Coffee — Ocean Beach

Newport Ave coffee before the cruise north.

4796 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA

🕘 Daily 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Viewpoint

Mission Bay Aquatic Park Overlook

Largest aquatic park in the country — sails, SUPs and skyline.

Ingraham St, San Diego, CA

Restroom

Mission Beach Boardwalk Restrooms

Public restrooms and showers mid-route.

3126 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA

Food

Oscar's Mexican Seafood — Pacific Beach

Smoked fish tacos steps from Crystal Pier.

703 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA

🕘 Daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

View on Yelp

Viewpoint

Crystal Pier Overlook

Boardwalk-side view down the pier and the PB coastline.

4500 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA