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Pacific Beach Recreation Center
What's Coming
2020 Spring Egg Hunt
There will be fun filled activities including arts & crafts, a meet and greet with Peter Rabbit, candy filled eggs, and more!
Where: 1405 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Date/Time: Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pacific Beach Teen Center
PB Rec invites youth and teens ages 11 to 15 to join us for fun-filled activities after school. Call 858-581-9927 for more information.
Mondays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Register Online!
Visit SDRecConnect (link) to conveniently browse a variety of activities offered by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Groups. It's as easy as One, Two, and Three.
Sign up for an account, find a class or activity, and register!
If you are registering a child for an activity, please do not use the child's information when completing a New Account. Adding family members after successfully creating an account can be completed later.
Please note: An email which includes a confirmation message will be sent after you sign up a new primary account. It is possible the email may go to your junk or spam folder.
The email will include a special first-time activation link. You will not be able to use your new account until you've used this special link!
If you need assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions link at the bottom of the SDRecConnect website.
Current Special Events and Activities
Fun for one, fun for all! Check out your local Recreation Center's program guide for more details.
BookNook
The BookNook program is a "take a book, leave a book" gathering place at your favorite recreation center. Share your favorite literature and stories with others.
History of the Center
The land where the recreation center is located was acquired by the City on Sept. 3, 1946, and the center was built 1954. The Pacfic Beach Recreation Center was dedicated on March 6, 1975.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 5 north take the Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue exit. Turn left on Grand Avenue. Turn right on Gresham Street. Turn right on Diamond Street.
From Interstate 5 south take the Balboa Avenue / Garnet Avenue exit. Turn right on Garnet Avenue. Turn right on Gresham Street. Turn right on Diamond Street.
The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 8 / 9 and 27.