Pacific Beach is located south of Crystal Pier and stretches for about two miles running into a couple other beaches and ending up at Mission Bay. This long line of beaches is known as The Strand and is flanked by the ocean and residential and commercial areas. One of the most popular beaches in San Diego, the beach is staffed during all daylight hours with additional lifeguards added for the summer season. The boardwalk along the beach is very popular and lined by traditional beach retail outlets and restaurants.

More info: http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/pb.shtml