South Coast Wahines

San Diego


At the foot of Garnet Ave at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, this store carries spiffy surf apparel for women.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby San Diego attractions

1. Mission & Pacific Beaches Boardwalk

0.3 MILES

Central San Diego's best beach scene is concentrated in a narrow strip of land between the ocean and Mission Bay. There's great people-watching along the…

2. Mission Bay

1.39 MILES

Just east of Mission and Pacific Beaches is this 7-sq-mile playground, with 27 miles of shoreline and 90 acres of parks on islands, coves and peninsulas…

3. Belmont Park

1.72 MILES

This old-style family amusement park has been a Mission Beach fixture since 1925. The star attraction is the Giant Dipper, a classic wooden roller coaster…

4. SeaWorld San Diego

2.89 MILES

Opened in San Diego in 1964, SeaWorld became one of California’s most popular theme parks. Visitors shuttle between aquatic-themed rides, animal…

5. Dog Beach

2.96 MILES

Your pooch can go leash free at this sandy spot in Ocean Beach. A large parking area is available.

6. Ocean Beach Coast

2.96 MILES

Just north of the pier, near the end of Newport Ave, is the beach scene’s epicenter, with volleyball courts and sunset barbecues. Further north on Dog…

7. Bishop’s School

3.36 MILES

Although not open to the public, campus buildings (visible from the street) date back to 1898 and are a good example of early architecture in the area. If…

8. Ocean Beach Pier

3.38 MILES

This half-mile-long pier has all the architectural allure of a freeway ramp, but at its end you’ll have a great perspective on the coast. There’s also a…