It all started back in 1885. A massive advertising and public relations campaign finally linked the East Coast to San Diego by railroad. This began the immigration of Americans into the growing city.
By the year 1886, thousands of people were traveling into San Diego each month. Egar to make their fortune land speculators began to move into the areas now called, Del Mar, El Cajon, La Jolla and Pacific Beach.
Lots went on sale in December of 1887, as the San Diego Union promoted the new city of “False Bay”, (now called Mission Bay) as the new “Geat Enterprise of the 
Pacific” began its first real estate transactions.
Today, the hip community of Pacifc Beach boasts close to 50,000 residents and over 1,300 businesses; however, less than 100 years ago we were but a sleepy plot of dirt located next to the Pacific Ocean.
Oh, if only investors knew what was to come in the future for Americas finest City.
We hope you get the chance to visit our beachside community, and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that Pacific Beach embraces. P.B has become one of the most popular places to live, work and visit in the San Diego area.
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1887 - Advertising of “False Bay” and San Diego’s magnificent beaches, and unsurpassed yachting, fishing, hunting, land boom.
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1888 – The San Diego railway was extended to PB, and the American Driving Park (racetrack) opened. Wyatt Earp raced his horses there.
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1890- The Land boom was short lived, as land sales quickly halted during the Depression of the 1890’s.
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1900 – Lot Sales for $25
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World War II brings thousands of people to San Diego to help with the war effort.
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1945 – Mission Bay is formed as a man made bay is dredged to improve the City, as a flood channel and Ingram Bridge is built.
Post World War II - San Diego's rebirth
The aftermath of the war brought tremendous growth to the entire City of San Diego, as many servicemen decided to stay, and the dirt lots of Pacific Beach rapidly turned into the thriving beach community that it is today. Development of Navy housing, schools, library, movie theater and other businesses all lead to a residential boom that now homes a Mecca for nightlife, beachgoers, and the outdoor lifestyle that makes Pacific Beach.
Bike La Jolla Freefall: Tour Pacific Beach in San Diego
The La Jolla Bike Tour starts off on Mt. Soledad, witness the breathtaking 360 degree view of San Diego and check out the War Memorial and controversial cross. We stop at the best local places on our La Jolla Bike Tour, including Sunny Jim's Cave at The Cave Store in La Jolla.
Special Pricing! for Advance Reservations. Reserve Now Online! Or call (858) 454-1010. Click Here for more information on our La Jolla Bike Tour.
(Call for Downtown San Diego Shuttle Times or Pickup)
