A morning trip to 735 Santa Clara Pl in Pacific Beach (92109) leads to Olive Baking Company, a bakery and coffee shop that owner Sarah opened in 2015 after a decade running the neighboring Olive Cafe. A trip to Italy inspired Sarah to dive into bread making, and she spent time learning the craft at her family's bakery in Little Italy before enrolling in a baking class taught by an instructor with more than 40 years of experience. Her partner later completed an intensive course at the San Francisco Baking Institute, and together they built a bakery grounded in artisan technique. Olive Baking Company is known for its cinnamon rolls, kolaches, and a rotating selection of fresh-baked breads and pastries. The shop brews organic coffee from DropKick Brew, a local San Diego roaster, and stocks goods from Jackie's Jams and artwork by local San Diego artists. Beachgoers heading to the boardwalk for breakfast often pair a stop here with a meal at World Famous, the longstanding brunch destination just around the corner on Pacific Beach Dr. Olive Baking earned a 4.7-star Google rating across 265 reviews and a 96-out-of-100 health inspection score, with gluten-free options including house-made coconut macaroons and an apple cake that is also vegan. The bakery opens daily at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m., so early birds get the best selection. Italian food lovers exploring the Santa Clara area can also discover the imported pastas and deli sandwiches at Oltre Mare nearby.