Pacific Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Pacific Beach Park which includes swimming, rocky coastline and surfing
Get to Pacific Beach after the sun goes down because this is the place to be in San Diego for partying.

Attracting fun and funky crowds who come to surf, swim and party, Pacific Beach has a younger and more cruisey vibe than its neighbours La Jolla and Mission Beach. Beautiful golden sands and clear waters are backed by a long boardwalk, which buzzes with cyclists, rollerbladers and strolling locals. Night time brings out San Diego’s party people. Students rub shoulders with professionals in cool dive bars, ale houses, clubs and restaurants and it’s impossible not to join in.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Pacific Beach Hotel Deals

PB Surf Beachside Inn
PB Surf Beachside Inn
2.5 out of 5
4760 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$153 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$153
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Service was great! We got upgraded to a suite when we checked in and that was amazing! The property is a great location, right by the beach."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

PB Surf Beachside Inn
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 out of 5
4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$166
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"It was nice that everything worked the microwave, fridge and gym. The buffet was above average. I would stay again.."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Surfer Beach Hotel
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$290 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$290
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"When we walked in the room it was clean and literally smelled like cleaning products. It’s in a more than convenient location. This will forever be our go to when traveling to San Diego."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Surfer Beach Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
3 out of 5
4610 De Soto St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$231 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$231
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,144 reviews)
"Was a great place had a McDonalds right around the corner"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 out of 5
4545 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$166
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (607 reviews)
"Room was small but it was clean"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
The Beach Cottages
The Beach Cottages
2.5 out of 5
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$236
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
"The Property gave us a room with a view of the ocean. Before we got there, they weren't able to tell us if we had a view. We had to just take a chance because that's very important to us. The staff was very nice!"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

The Beach Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a sunset and a beach

North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier are top sights worth seeing.

North Pacific Beach
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Crown Point

While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.

Crown Point
Belmont Park featuring a park and rides

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach which includes street scenes, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Central Mission Beach

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Beach and Mission Bay.

Central Mission Beach
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Bay Park

If you're looking for beaches and seaside views, Bay Park might be a great stop. Notable sights like Clairemont Village Shopping Center are also worth visiting, and you might jump aboard the metro at Clairemont Drive Station or Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station to get around town.

Bay Park
Belmont Park featuring a park and rides

South Mission Beach

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

South Mission Beach

Pacific Beach Travel Guide

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