01 Nov 2025

Your San Diego Holiday Shopping Guide

By Pacific Terrace Hotel

Your ultimate holiday shopping getaway starts right here at the Pacific Terrace Hotel, where beachfront comfort meets the festive spirit of San Diego. Step outside your room or suite and you’re just minutes from the city’s best shopping — from charming local boutiques to well-known brand stores, perfect for gifts, holiday décor, and more.

After a day of strolling the shops, return to our oceanfront oasis to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the holiday season by the beach. Here’s our guide to the top shopping spots nearby, sorted by distance to make your San Diego holiday shopping even easier.

Pangea Outpost (0.5 Miles from Hotel)

Not sure what you’re looking for? No worries, Pangea Outpost is the perfect spot for gifts for everyone. The eclectic marketplace spotlights over 70 local artists and merchants selling art, home décor, clothing, jewelry, toys, and more from all around the world at their Garnet Avenue location.

Pacific Beach Farmers Market (0.5 Miles From Hotel)

Enjoy the best San Diego shopping at the Pacific Beach Farmers Market, where you can find fresh food, local art, exciting gifts, and more every Tuesday from 2 to 7pm. This popular San Diego shopping experience is essentially an outdoor grocery center and artisan market that gives you the unique opportunity to meet the farmers and makers of the freshest fare! Support a local farmer or artisan this holiday season by buying holiday gifts at the Pacific Beach Farmers Market during your San Diego winter vacation!

Lotus and Luna (0.6 Miles from Hotel)

Created to empower artisan communities around the globe, Lotus and Luna offers clothing and jewelry made in villages in Thailand, helping them achieve a better quality of life. Here you’ll find unique clothing, jewelry, and the best holiday gifts on your San Diego shopping adventure this Christmas.

Trendy & Tipsy (0.7 Miles from Hotel)

Specializing in edgy, vintage, bold, and modern fashion statements, Trendy & Tipsy has everything you need for your holiday shopping list. From dresses for clubbing in the best San Diego hot spots like PB favorite Moonshine Flats, to concert-worthy shirts for a show at Humphreys Concerts by the bay – your gift from Trendy & Tipsy will stand out in the crowd. Visit them at 4150 Mission Blvd in San Diego, just minutes from the Pacific Terrace Hotel.

Bobbi Rocco (0.7 Miles from Hotel)

Dress your family and friends in the most stylish clothes in SoCAL from the popular Bobbi Rocco boutique. Their Pacific Beach location is just minutes from the Pacific Terrace Hotel and offers all the latest styles you’re looking for this holiday season. Be sure to grab a little vacation wear for yourself and stylish gifts for those on your shopping list!

Promenade at Pacific Beach (0.7 Miles From Hotel)

Located near the boardwalk and just a short walk from Pacific Terrace Hotel, the Promenade at Pacific Beach offers a variety of favorite local shops in the 80,000sqft shopping center! Especially popular with beach-goers, you will find a variety of stores selling beach gear and swimwear that make great holiday gifts!

Bird Rock Surf Shop (1.3 Miles from Hotel)

Locally owned and a favorite of locals and visitors of San Diego, this funky La Jolla surf shop offers the best shopping in San Diego for beach lovers and surfers. From surfboards and T-shirts to board shorts, locally made candles, and stickers, this local surf shop is the perfect stop for your favorite beach bums on your shopping list.

Warwick’s (3.9 Miles from Hotel)

If your holiday shopping list includes a reader, you can find the perfect book lover gift in La Jolla at Warwick’s, the country's oldest continuously family-owned and operated book store. This fun La Jolla book boutique also offers complimentary gift wrapping for your purchases and will also ship your gift or deliver it locally.

We Olive (4.1 Miles from Hotel)

For the foodies on your gift-giving list, We Olive is the perfect place for shopping in San Diego. Located on Prospect Street in the heart of the La Jolla Village, this fun food purveyor features a gourmet gift shop offering delicious wines, cheeses, specialty dips, spreads, and more. They also have a wine bar with a light food menu, as well as outdoor patio seating with stunning ocean views.

Gracie James Company (4.1 Miles from Hotel)

Shop local at Gracie James, where this finely curated boutique makes shopping in San Diego so much fun! This popular shop in La Jolla has a little bit of everything – making it perfect for gift-giving options. Located on Herschel Avenue, they are open each day from 11am to 5pm, and are closed on Wednesday. You’ll find florist shop specialties including succulents and mudballs, which they are known for. They also carry a great selection of art, jewelry, clothing, and home decor, perfect for holiday presents.

The Cave Store (4.4 Miles from Hotel)

Shopping in San Diego can also include an infamous tourist attraction and adventure at this La Jolla favorite. Guaranteed to be one of the most unique shopping experiences ever, The Cave Store is a historic San Diego tourist attraction, snorkel gear rental, and gift shop that even offers sea cave tours daily. Inside you’ll find a 100-year-old bootlegger's tunnel that leads through the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla Cove into Sunny Jim's sea cave. Select from a variety of unique holiday gifts and explore this fun, seaside shop 9 to 5pm daily at their location on Coast Blvd.

Ocean Beach Farmers Market (5.9 Miles From Hotel)

Open every Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, the Ocean Beach Farmers Market is a great place to do some holiday shopping in San Diego! Located in the 4900 block of Newport Avenue right by the sand in OB, this eclectic open-air farmers market has over 100 vendors that sell everything for the holidays, from fresh seasonal flowers and delicious local produce to fresh baked goods and even local honey.

Pigment (Miles Vary to Hotel)

This hip little boutique in North Park and Liberty Station sells a cool collection of plants, pots, candles, art, beauty products, home goods, greeting cards, jewelry, and women’s and kids’ clothes. Take gift giving to a whole new level with their San Diego souvenirs and special gifts everyone back home will love.

Liberty Station (7.7 Miles from Hotel)

If you’re looking for some of the best shopping in San Diego, Liberty Station has something for everyone at this popular entertainment and shopping hub. Enjoy festive holiday browsing, delicious restaurants, and plenty of opportunities for holiday fun while you’re there! Located just minutes from the Pacific Terrace Hotel, guests will enjoy shopping in San Diego at Liberty Station for gifts from favorites like Sephora, Pigment, Moniker General, Barrack22, and Liberty Public Market for presents!

Sea Hive Station (7.7 Miles from Hotel)

If you are a fan of handmade gifts from local artisans and vendors, Sea Hive Station is the best place for holiday shopping in San Diego. The 23,000sqft. store at Liberty Station has everything you want for everyone on your gift list. From clothes and rugs to pottery and wood crafts - Sea Hive is home to over 150 San Diego-based brands and small businesses offering unique gifts this holiday season. Sea Hive Station is open daily from 11am to 6pm.

Fashion Valley Mall (7.9 Miles from Hotel)

a woman with shopping bags on an escalator

Make your San Diego shopping for the holidays at Fashion Valley Mall a festive holiday outing with their high-end stores, boutiques, and brands. Located at 7007 Friars Rd. in San Diego, Fashion Valley Mall has the perfect luxury gifts for holiday giving. You’ll spend the day shopping at over 200 stores for high-end couture, including Gucci, Dior, Versace, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Burberry, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent. High-end anchor stores include Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus.

UTC Mall (8.5 Miles from Hotel)

Shopping in San Diego doesn’t get any better than UTC Mall in La Jolla. This festive outdoor mall is a great place to shop for the holidays. Not only will you find some of the most popular stores and brands in San Diego, but their holiday décor is on point with decorated palms for Christmas fun. There are over 165 shops, boutiques, and retailers to choose from at UTC Mall, including Kate Spade, Apple, Nordstrom, Tiffany and Company, American Eagle, Macy’s, The Lego Store, Vineyard Vines, and more!

Enjoy Holiday Shopping in San Diego with Beautiful Ocean Views and Resort-Style Amenities

The Pacific Terrace Hotel is waiting to welcome you this holiday season with everything you need for a joyful and relaxing shopping spree in San Diego. Make plans now for your winter escape and a shopping adventure you won’t soon forget. Our spacious suites are designed to reflect the beauty of the beach with ocean views and the comforts and resort-style amenities you deserve after a long day of shopping in San Diego.

Book your holiday shopping adventure in San Diego today and enjoy the best oceanfront accommodations in San Diego!

01 Jan 2024

The Best of Pacific Beach San Diego

By Pacific Terrace Hotel

It’s often been said that San Diego isn’t just one city, but a collection of neighborhoods. The city encompasses more than 100 unique areas, each with its own special vibe and personality. And while there are countless reasons to visit all of them, we’re particularly partial to our own neighborhood of Pacific Beach. PB is one of the most vibrant, eclectic, and fun to visit areas in San Diego, and we are so grateful to call this beach community home. So if you’re looking for some great nearby places to go during your visit, here are our picks for the best things to see and do here in Pacific Beach San Diego.

Terrace Café (Here at Pacific Terrace Hotel)

Get your day started right, right here at Pacific Terrace. Our very own Chef Michael at the on-site Terrace Café is on hand every morning to create our signature à-la carte breakfast plates. That not only includes a full range of sunrise favorites like our Lemon Ricotta Pancakes or Mediterranean Omelette. There’s simply no better way to wake up than sipping and savoring the good life while overlooking the ocean.

The Duck Dive (0.2 miles from the hotel)

Pacific Terrace has long enjoyed a close relationship with our good friends at The Duck Dive. Not only is their laid-back, surf-centric lounge a great place to kick back and enjoy a bite or a drink just steps from the water, but they’re located within a two-minute walk of our front door as well. Looking for a little refreshment? Stop in and visit our neighbors next visit!

4650 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA. 92109

Photo credit: @goodeatswithamanda

San Diego Surf School (0.4 miles away)

Ever had the desire to learn how to shoot the curl with the West Coast’s best wave riders? There’s no greater place to get the hang of hanging ten than at the San Diego Surf School. Their dedicated instructors excel at teaching surf students from complete novices all the way up to intermediate and even experienced riders the tips, tricks, and techniques the pros know. So even if you’ve never put on a wetsuit, they can get you surfing in no time.

4850 Cass St. San Diego, CA 92109

Photo credit: @sandiegosurfschool

Pangaea Outpost (0.5 miles away)

If you’re on the hunt for a distinctly SoCal shopping experience, you’d be hard-pressed to do better than at this multi-vendor bazaar-style destination. Small business owners, makers, artisans, and importers from all over the globe share this eclectic space, meaning you’ll find original arts and crafts, jewelry, toys, handmade clothes, and home décor all under one roof. Stop in, go on a treasure hunt, and support some local creators.

909 Garnet Avenue, San Diego CA 92109

a living room with cozy decor and candles

Photo credit: @pangaeaoutpost

Quicksand Escape Games (0.6 miles)

Quicksand Escape Games offers a series of scenarios certain to captivate both seasoned escape room enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Each is brimming with intricate puzzles, compelling narratives, and brain-breaking mysteries. Whether visiting with a group of friends or team-building with co-workers, these cerebral challenges encourage collaboration, creativity, and quick thinking. If you’re looking for a fun and unique experience during your next visit, challenge yourself at Quicksand Escape Games, just blocks from our hotel!

Photo Credit: @quicksand_escape_games

Mission and Garnet Food Hall (0.3 miles)

Newly opened in 2023, Mission and Garnet consists of 6 restaurants within one food hall, located right across from the beach and boardwalk. This popular locale features early morning to late-night dining options for those early risers and after-hours bar crowds. Enjoy a range of grab and go meals, or patio dining options such as breakfast burritos, deli sandwiches, Greek kabobs and more!

4505 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

Photo: @mission_garnet

Mimi & Red Boutique (0.7 miles away)

There’s just no mistaking that signature Southern California style — it’s comfy, it’s beautiful, and it’s always in style. The fashion-forward goods at mimi & red embody this aesthetic, offering shoppers sleek, chic, and unique items in every apparel category. So if you’re in the market for a fun romper, breezy blouse, or the perfect accessory to complete your ensemble, drop by and pay them a visit. You’ll be glad you did.

5005 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109

Photo credit: @shopmimiandred

The Fishery (0.7 miles away)

The Fishery is one of the most unique seafood stops in the city. In addition to the renowned open-kitchen restaurant, The Fishery also maintains a well-stocked seafood market right on site — so you can take home the same just-caught items you’ll find on the menu. Speaking of the menu, Chef Mike Reidy allows it to evolve with the seasons, ensuring that every ingredient is in its prime peak of flavor and freshness.

5040 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109

a dining table full of various types of sea food

Photo credit: @sdthefishery

Kate Sessions Neighborhood Park

The natural beauty and community spirit of this park (named after the renowned horticulturist Kate Sessions) offers panoramic views of the coastal city skyline and the Pacific Ocean — creating a serene backdrop for relaxation and reflection. The park’s lush greenery, punctuated by mature trees, colorful floral displays, and meandering pathways, invites outdoor activities for all ages. Beyond its scenic charm, Kate Sessions Park serves as a hub for community gatherings, featuring well-maintained playgrounds, sports courts, and open spaces perfect for an afternoon spent picnicking. Insider tip* this location is a premier spot to watch the 4th of July fireworks, just make sure to arrive EARLY to grab a spot for the day!

Local Events To Add To Your 2024 Calendar

In addition to great places to go, 2024 is also shaping up to be a year of amazing events in the Pacific Beach area. Here are just a few exciting things to look forward to this year:

San Diego Restaurant Week: An 8-day city-wide celebration of all things food. Eateries all over the city (including many here in PB) will have promotions, discounts, events, and special menu items this March. Stay tuned as specials get announced!
San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon: This 13.1-mile run features bayside views, a beer garden and finisher medals this April. Register early to participate!
Pacific Beachfest: This free, family friendly all-day October festival is located in the heart of our beach town. Visitors can look forward to kid’s activities, a 5K fun run beach volleyball tournament, live music and more!
Beachfest on the beach

Plan Your Pacific Beach Visit

Ready to check out these PB hot spots for yourself? You can always view more of our favorite dining, activity and shopping recommendations at our Area Guide here. When you’re ready to plan your 2024 visit, head over to our SPECIAL OFFERS page and book the Pacific Terrace package or offer that’s perfect for you! We hope to see you in the new year!

Your San Diego Holiday Shopping Guide

Your San Diego Holiday Shopping Guide

Pangea Outpost (0.5 Miles from Hotel)

Pacific Beach Farmers Market (0.5 Miles From Hotel)

Lotus and Luna (0.6 Miles from Hotel)

Trendy & Tipsy (0.7 Miles from Hotel)

Bobbi Rocco (0.7 Miles from Hotel)

Promenade at Pacific Beach (0.7 Miles From Hotel)

Bird Rock Surf Shop (1.3 Miles from Hotel)

Warwick’s (3.9 Miles from Hotel)

We Olive (4.1 Miles from Hotel)

Gracie James Company (4.1 Miles from Hotel)

The Cave Store (4.4 Miles from Hotel)

Ocean Beach Farmers Market (5.9 Miles From Hotel)

Pigment (Miles Vary to Hotel)

Liberty Station (7.7 Miles from Hotel)

Sea Hive Station (7.7 Miles from Hotel)

Fashion Valley Mall (7.9 Miles from Hotel)

UTC Mall (8.5 Miles from Hotel)

Enjoy Holiday Shopping in San Diego with Beautiful Ocean Views and Resort-Style Amenities

The Best of Pacific Beach San Diego

Terrace Café (Here at Pacific Terrace Hotel)

The Duck Dive (0.2 miles from the hotel)

San Diego Surf School (0.4 miles away)

Pangaea Outpost (0.5 miles away)

Quicksand Escape Games (0.6 miles)

Mission and Garnet Food Hall (0.3 miles)

Mimi & Red Boutique (0.7 miles away)

The Fishery (0.7 miles away)

Kate Sessions Neighborhood Park

Plan Your Pacific Beach Visit

Pacific Beach Walkable Neighborhood Guide

Pacific Terrace Traditions: How Our Team Celebrates the Holiday Season in San Diego

Deck the Halls (and the Bars): San Diego’s Best Holiday Pop-Ups