Capturing the essence of 1980s Southern California skater and surfer culture, Riptides PB is a restaurant and bar at 1014 Grand Ave in Pacific Beach (92109) that opened in late 2023. The interior channels a surfer bungalow theme with twenty televisions carrying NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, and pay-per-view events, plus two full-size pool tables that regulars say are among the best in PB. Co-owner Paul is hands-on during service, and manager Seth, who hails from Miami, brings a Cubano sandwich to the menu that reviewers call perfectly balanced. The kitchen serves American fare with a Caribbean twist: pork birria tacos, huli huli chicken sandwiches, grilled fish sandwiches on brioche, wings, fry baskets, and a full kids' menu for daytime family visits. Grand Ave neighbors include the rooftop brewery experience at Pacific Beach AleHouse, making it easy to bar-hop between venues without leaving the block. The bar stocks tequila- and rum-based cocktails, including a Havana mojito and a spicy margarita, alongside draft beers and wines. Taco Tuesday specials drop carne asada and pollo asado tacos to five dollars with discounted El Jimador margaritas and shots. Bartender Cherise has earned a reputation in Google reviews for her ability to handle a packed bar while keeping conversation flowing and drinks precise. Live music, DJ sets, and trivia nights rotate through the weekly calendar, and the bar also hosts birthday parties and private events with customizable appetizer or full-meal packages. The nightlife crowd regularly spills over from Tavern at the Beach on weekends, keeping the energy high past midnight. Riptides is open daily from noon to 2 AM, with weekend hours starting at 11 AM, and serves food until 10 PM each evening.