1 EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-40697, 333-34677, 33-65412, 33-97512, 33-65414 and 33-88114 of Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 12, 1998, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. for the year ended February 1, 1998. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Costa Mesa, California April 9, 1998