Pacific Beach, tucked between La Jolla and Mission Bay, has one of San Diego's most interesting piers.
Crystal Pier - I-5 to Garnet Ave. cross Mission Blvd. to Ocean Blvd. Come early for parking. Pier, Beach scene.
Palisades Park in Pacific Beach - Garnet to Mission Blvd. to Law St. to Ocean Blvd. A small grassy park overlooking the ocean. Restrooms and street parking.
Kate Sessions Park - I-5 to Grand Ave. go west to Lamont St. turn right follow Lamont up the hill to the park which is on the right. View of Mission Bay.