Pacific Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach
Pacific Beach Park which includes swimming, rocky coastline and surfing
Pacific Beach Park featuring a sandy beach and a sunset
Pacific Beach Park featuring a sandy beach
Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach bar and drinks or beverages

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

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$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$156
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,738 reviews)
"Clean quiet rooms with a nice bfast area."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

GreenTree Inn 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
The price is AU$137 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$137
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,289 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Price is right, good location, no parking charges, clean, comfortable beds. Iverall, we would definitely stay here agaun."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
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$174 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$174
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,380 reviews)
GREAT STAY
"Front desk is very friendly, rooms, bed & bathroom are clean. Breakfast is do-able. Everything was good except, windows were dirty 😔 we had a great view, but it was gard to see out because of dirty windows"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$222 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$222
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Great location and lot of things to do around property"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Surfer Beach Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$437 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$437
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"We LOVED the Paci"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn

2.5 out of 5
4760 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$186 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$186
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Location, location and price
"Location and price were great. We weren’t right on the boardwalk but a short block away. Our corner room was quiet. Room was comfortable but small. We were there for several days so needed to replenish amenities which was not a problem. Rug was a bit old with small stains. Toilet loose which I did ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

PB Surf Beachside Inn
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

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North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach 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 Crown Point Shores.

Crown Point
Belmont Park which includes a garden 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
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Central Mission Beach

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

Central Mission Beach
Belmont Park which includes a garden 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
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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach


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