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.


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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$155 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$155
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,837 reviews)
Room was clean. Location was ideal for this business trip. The parks nearby were an added bonus.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
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$169 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$169
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,412 reviews)
Staff was very nice, room was clean.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

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
The price is AU$137 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$137
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good value and appreciated the breakfast! Nicer than most!

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$236
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,172 reviews)
Nice room and great location right on the beach. Friendly helpful staff at front desk. Walking distance to many bars, restaurants, stores etc. Nice boardwalk, clean family orientated beach. Safe area

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Surfer Beach Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St San Diego CA
The price is AU$342 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$342
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Wonderful!

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

2.5 out of 5
4345 Mission Bay Drive San Diego CA
The price is AU$174 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$174
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (787 reviews)
Clean room Staff made great dinner suggestions

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
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 Tourmaline Surfing Park 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 which includes a garden and rides

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches 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
Mission Bay which includes cycling

Mission Bay

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

Mission Bay
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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