Tucked into the Crown Point pocket of Pacific Beach at 1571 La Playa Ave, 92109, The Grounds Bean Bar is a coffee shop co-founded by Brynn Nersesian, who designed the entire concept, aesthetic, and interior before the doors ever opened. The space mixes tropical wallpaper, gold mirror accents, and outdoor picnic tables into a look that local press has called a trendy neighborhood gem. On the drink side, the menu goes well past standard espresso with specialty creations like the Black Sesame latte made with activated charcoal and black sesame maple, the Cafe Rose featuring rose water and agave nectar, and a Salted Honey Iced Latte that reviewers mention by name again and again. Mornings at nearby Olive Cafe draw a similar local breakfast crowd along the waterfront, making the two a natural pair for visitors exploring the quieter side of PB. Food at The Grounds leans toward the brunch crowd with avocado toasts, specialty toasts, acai bowls, granola bowls, bagels, and rotating pastries. Health inspectors awarded the shop a perfect 100-out-of-100 score. The Grounds is explicitly dog-friendly, welcoming pups both inside and on the patio, and provides free Wi-Fi for the laptop-and-latte crowd. It identifies as an LGBTQ+-friendly and transgender-safe space. Hours run 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with a cozy indoor room and ample outdoor seating. After a bowl and a latte, the short walk down to Sail Bay makes for an easy transition from caffeine to coastline, and those looking to extend the afternoon can grab dinner at Hideaway Pacific Beach on nearby Grand Avenue. Street parking is free along La Playa Avenue.