"The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach" Pacific Beach by shrimp56

Pacific Beach Travel Guide: 49 reviews and 86 photos

The Crystal Pier is the centerpiece of downtown Pacific Beach. It is an interesting combination of a public pier and a private hotel.

The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach - Pacific Beach

PB seemed more downscale and party-oriented than some of the other communities along the coast. As you can see "The Marine Layer" was in evidence ;)
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Last visit to Pacific Beach: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Mar 24, 2004
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Reviews (7)

cottage #2 -- detail Hotels (2)

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"sleep over the ocean" Hotels (2)

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It's the pier st*p*d!!! Favorites (1)

The pier *is* the heart of Pacific Beach. In this picture you see the arch over the entrance, inviting you to "sleep... more travel advice

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JLBG Apr 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM

Too bad I have skipped this place! Sleep over the ocean is an amazing situation !
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acemj Apr 10, 2004 at 9:09 PM

Yep, PB definitely has a younger vibe.
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matcrazy1 Apr 3, 2004 at 2:16 PM

Right, piers in the USA looked different than I used to see in Europe. Nice off the season pics!
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gkitzmil Mar 24, 2004 at 5:56 AM

Nice Pics!