San Diegans Take Remote Work to the Beach

About 100 locals set up outdoor offices at Pacific Beach to enjoy the sunny weather.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Dozens of San Diegans took their remote work to the beach on a Friday, setting up laptops, routers, and beach gear at Pacific Beach to take advantage of the sunny weather. The pop-up event was organized by a local social media creator known for taking his desk to unique locations around the city.

Why it matters

The event highlights how the rise of remote work has allowed people to take their jobs to more scenic and relaxing environments, blending work and leisure in a way that may be unique to San Diego's mild climate. It also showcases the city's 'work hard, play harder' culture.

The details

Attendees brought beach chairs, umbrellas, and other gear to set up impromptu outdoor offices along the Pacific Beach boardwalk, exchanging virtual business cards and networking while a guitarist played Bob Marley tunes. Local businesses like Blenders Eyewear and nearby cafes supported the event.

  • The event took place on a Friday in March 2026.

The players

Scott Muirhead

A social media content creator known for taking his desk to unique locations around San Diego, he organized the event to turn Pacific Beach 'into the best office in San Diego'.

Travis Laub

An attendee who set up a desk and workspace alongside his coworkers, saying 'We've got business up top, fun on the bottom.'

Daniel Luehm

An attendee who scoured the alleyways of Pacific Beach the day before to find free furniture for his beach setup.

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What they’re saying

“We've got business up top, fun on the bottom. So if we want to, we have the ability to work and then pop in the water for a little surf sesh.”

— Travis Laub (NBC 7)

“What better way to meet other people while working remote than to come out here and, I don't know, get some networking in”

— Daniel Luehm (NBC 7)

“San Diego is the best city I've ever lived in. I've been bouncing all over the country for the last 5 years and I am never leaving San Diego; it's like heaven on earth.”

— Scott Muirhead (NBC 7)

The takeaway

The remote work meetup at Pacific Beach showcases how San Diego's mild climate and 'work hard, play harder' culture allows people to blend their professional and personal lives in unique ways, taking advantage of the city's scenic outdoor spaces to be productive while also enjoying leisure activities.