Brothers Eugene and Bernie Gelson opened their first grocery store in Burbank in 1951, and Gelson's Pacific Beach at 730 Turquoise St, 92109, brought that gourmet tradition to the coast when it opened in May 2016. The location occupies a space Gelson's acquired out of the Haggen Inc. bankruptcy proceedings for approximately $36 million across eight leased California sites, joining companion stores in Del Mar and Carlsbad. Now owned by Japan-based Pan Pacific International Holdings following a 2021 acquisition from TPG Capital, Gelson's operates 27 full-service specialty stores from Pacific Beach to Santa Barbara. Shoppers looking for artisan fare can also explore the pastry case at The French Gourmet, another neighborhood gem known for its French-trained bakers. Consumer Reports ranked the chain number one in the West and number four nationally among 96 U.S. grocery brands, and the company has earned a Great Place to Work certification. This location features salad, hot-foods, and antipasti bars, a carving cart in the deli, a gourmet cheese section, and fresh sushi prepared daily. The store proudly serves the Bird Rock, La Jolla, and Pacific Beach communities with organic, natural, and kosher selections alongside its private-label wines and ice cream. Wine lovers in the neighborhood also frequent Enoteca Adriano, a Turquoise Street Italian wine bar with an import-heavy list. Google reviewers consistently praise the produce quality, the attentive checkout staff, and the convenience of a full-service florist and bakery under one roof.