The Beach Bug electric shuttle pilot ended on October 31, 2024, according to the City of San Diego, and as of September 2026 it has not returned.
Any trip to San Diego should be just as laid back as the attitude that characterizes Southern California. Trying to find parking when you visit some of your favorite attractions can be a hassle, and not every hotel has a free lot.
To cut down on unnecessary stress and enjoy San Diego to the fullest, make use of public transportation during your visit.
For 15 months, one option in Pacific Beach was the Pacific Beach Shuttle, also known as the Beach Bug. It only operated inside its own service area around Pacific Beach, picking up and dropping off within it.
I'm a long time resident of Pacific Beach and rode the Beach Bug many times. I found it easy to use and pretty fun too, and it let visitors stop worrying about finding parking or navigating traffic.
Great Boardwalk in North Pacific Beach
Who Ran the Beach Bug?
The Pacific Beach Shuttle was run by Circuit, an electric shuttle company that operates in cities across the United States. The service was subsidized by the City of San Diego and the San Diego Association of Governments, and partially funded by fees from parking meters.
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Busy Boardwalk next to Woodies in Pacific Beach
An Eco-Friendly Way to Get Around Pacific Beach
The Beach Bug was part of San Diego's push to incorporate more neighborhood electric vehicles, also called NEVs, which are more eco-friendly than other transportation options.
For what to use instead, skip to how to get around Pacific Beach now.
Getting Around PB Since the Beach Bug
The Beach Bug shuttle is gone, but Pacific Beach is easy without a car: the Blue Line trolley runs just outside the neighborhood, MTS buses and rideshares are the other options, and the boardwalk is the best way between the beach spots.