Wilburby the waves Book

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Some of our favorites nearby

Restaurants and coffee shops near the house, all of them within walking distance. The furthest is about twenty minutes on foot.

11places, all walkable
5 minto the nearest dinner
20 minto the furthest one
0reasons to drive

The walking map

The numbers match the cards below.

Map of Pacific Beach showing the house and nearby restaurants and coffee shops The house is marked in dark teal on Wilbur Avenue. Numbered markers show the restaurants and coffee shops, all within a twenty minute walk. Each marker matches a numbered card below the map. MISSION BLVD CASS ST GARNET AVE GRAND AVE TURQUOISE ST PACIFIC OCEAN PACIFIC BEACH 11. The Fishery 22. Enoteca Adriano 33. PB Sushi 44. Oscar's 55. Hideaway 66. Kono's Cafe 77. Pizza Pal 88. Theo's Hot Pizza 99. PorchLight 1010. Java Earth 1111. Better Buzz The house THE HOUSE
The house Restaurants & pizza Coffee
Streets, coastline and Crystal Pier drawn from OpenStreetMap data. Every marker is the real street address, so the distances on this map are the distances you actually walk.

Where we eat

Roughly in order of how far you have to walk, starting with the two on Cass Street that are barely a walk at all.

  1. Tuna and salmon crudo with a glass of white wine at The Fishery Grilled fish with salsa verde alongside other seafood plates at The Fishery A whole grilled prawn plated with lemon and dipping sauce at The Fishery

    The Fishery

    • $$$
    • Upscale casual
    • Special occasion

    Upscale casual seafood restaurant and one of the best choices nearby for a nicer dinner. The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal seafood. It is also listed in the MICHELIN Guide.

    Why we like itGreat food and a more elevated experience without feeling overly formal. Perfect for a date night, a celebration, or when you want a special dinner close to the house.

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  2. A bowl of pappardelle with ragu at Enoteca Adriano Pasta with ragu and a glass of red wine on a linen tablecloth at Enoteca Adriano A plated dessert with chocolate sauce and an espresso at Enoteca Adriano The string-lit patio outside Enoteca Adriano at dusk

    Enoteca Adriano

    • $$
    • Nice casual
    • Italian

    Nice casual Italian restaurant with authentic Italian food, homemade pasta and gnocchi, and a great selection of wine.

    Why we like itIt feels like a small neighborhood Italian restaurant rather than a tourist spot. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and an easy walk from the house.

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  3. Sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls in the middle of Garnet Avenue

    PB Sushi

    • $$
    • Casual
    • Fun Garnet party vibe

    Casual sushi restaurant in the heart of Pacific Beach serving sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls and Japanese dishes.

    Why we like itGood quality sushi with a fun Garnet Avenue vibe. It is a great place to experience the energy of PB while still having a good sit down dinner.

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  4. A shrimp taco piled with guacamole and cabbage at Oscar's Mexican Seafood A shrimp taco with pico de gallo on a flour tortilla at Oscar's Mexican Seafood A spread of tacos, bowls and salsas from Oscar's Mexican Seafood A takeout box of salad from Oscar's Mexican Seafood

    Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

    • $
    • Very casual
    • Local fish tacos

    Very casual local spot known for fresh Mexican seafood, especially fish tacos, shrimp tacos and ceviche.

    Why we like itThis is the place to go for a classic San Diego fish taco. Nothing fancy, just really good seafood and a great casual PB experience.

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  5. The bar and dining room at Hideaway Pacific Beach A lobster roll with a bag of fries at Hideaway Pacific Beach Steak frites plated at Hideaway Pacific Beach A booth with a wood ceiling and tiled floor inside Hideaway Pacific Beach

    Hideaway Pacific Beach

    • $$
    • Lively
    • Beach vibe

    Casual, lively beach restaurant near Crystal Pier with pizza, burgers and American favorites.

    Why we like itFun Pacific Beach atmosphere and especially good for lunch or an early dinner. It is close to the beach, so it is easy to combine with a walk along the boardwalk. Later in the evening it becomes more of a nightlife spot.

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  6. The painted surfboard sign outside Kono's Cafe The Kono's Cafe storefront on Ocean Front Walk with a line of people outside The Crystal Pier archway on Ocean Front Walk, across from Kono's Cafe The beach and surf beside Crystal Pier, the view from the tables across the boardwalk Crystal Pier at sunset with pink cloud reflected on the wet sand

    Kono’s Cafe

    • $
    • Very casual
    • Ocean view breakfast

    Classic Pacific Beach breakfast and lunch spot right by Crystal Pier, known for hearty breakfasts, breakfast burritos, burgers and sandwiches.

    Why we like itThe view. Grab your food and find one of the ocean facing tables across the boardwalk. The seating is simple plastic chairs, but you are sitting right above the beach looking out at the Pacific. It is one of our favorite ways to start a morning in PB.

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And for pizza

One a few minutes up Cass Street, one worth the longer walk down Mission Boulevard.

  1. A slice of Hawaiian pizza from Pizza Pal

    Pizza Pal

    • $
    • Very casual
    • Closest pizza

    A small pizza counter on the same block of Cass Street as The Fishery, which makes it the shortest walk on this page for anything hot.

    Why we like itIt is the one you can actually get to and back from before anyone gets restless. Good for the night nobody wants to cook or go far.

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  2. A loaded pizza with pepperoni, peppers and olives from Theo's Hot Pizza A margherita pizza with fresh basil from Theo's Hot Pizza A tray of garlic knots from Theo's Hot Pizza

    Theo’s Hot Pizza

    • $
    • Takeout only
    • Cheese special

    There is no dining room at Theo’s. It is a takeout and delivery counter only, so plan on carrying it home or having it brought to you. Order ahead on (858) 263-4169.

    Why we like itThe cheese special. Worth the walk down Mission Boulevard, and it travels well enough to still be good by the time you are back at the house.

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Where we get coffee

Two of them are a few minutes away on Cass Street. The third is worth the longer walk when you want a bigger café to sit in.

  1. The PorchLight Coffee storefront on Cass Street, with a ramp up to the open front window

    PorchLight Coffee

    4865 Cass St

    Local neighborhood coffee shop with bagels and baked goods.

    Open daily 7am–1pm

  2. An iced coffee over ice from Java Earth CoffeeAn iced matcha from Java Earth Coffee

    Java Earth Coffee North PB

    4978 Cass St

    Longtime neighborhood-style café with coffee, breakfast and a relaxed beach feel.

    A few minutes away on Cass Street

  3. The big one on Garnet, for when you want to sit down

    Better Buzz Coffee Pacific Beach West

    1186 Garnet Ave

    Bigger, polished café with indoor and outdoor seating, breakfast and the full Better Buzz menu.

    The one to sit down in

Groceries and the corner-store run

One of these you can walk to in five minutes. The rest are a short drive, and worth doing once on the way in.

The walkable one

7-Eleven on Cass Street

4983 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109 · about a 5 minute walk from the house.

Same street as the coffee shops, two blocks down. This is the one for milk, ice, a bag of charcoal or the thing you forgot, without moving the car. For beer and wine on foot, Criscola’s Liquor is further south on Mission, about a 12 minute walk.

A few things worth knowing

  • Hours move around. Pacific Beach kitchens change their hours by season and PorchLight closes at 1pm. Check before you walk over, especially for breakfast.
  • Hideaway turns into a nightlife spot later. Great for lunch or an early dinner with everyone. Later in the evening it is a different room.
  • Kono’s is worth the walk for the view. Order inside, then take it across the boardwalk to the ocean facing tables. Simple plastic chairs, right above the beach.
  • The two Cass Street restaurants are the short walk. When nobody wants to go far, The Fishery and Enoteca Adriano are both five to seven minutes.

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