Un Mar de Colores · Beach Guide
Surfing at Crystal Pier
Pacific Beach, California — Beach Break with sand bottom
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Wave Type
- Beach Break
- Bottom
- Sand
- Wave Size
- 1–5 ft typical
- Lifeguard
- Year-round
- Best Season
- Summer–Fall
- Parking
- Paid street + lot
- Un Mar Uses
- Yes
How Un Mar de Colores Uses This Beach
South side of pier offers a sand-bottom peak ideal for graduating students from Tourmaline.
Local History & Character
Crystal Pier was built in 1927 and is one of only two piers in California with an overnight hotel (Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages).
Know Before You Go — Hazards & Safety
- ⚠Pier pilings
- ⚠Rip currents on larger swells
Learn to Surf at Crystal Pier
Un Mar de Colores offers free youth programs at this beach. Serving all Pacific Beach families, no cost, all equipment provided.