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$178 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$178
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,592 reviews)
"It was a good stay, would definitely be staying there again in the future."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$288 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$288
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,044 reviews)
"Loved the sunset views"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

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$199 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$199
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,325 reviews)
"Parking spaces were narrow . Other than that all was ok"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park Inn

3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great access to beach, pier, coffee, and resteraunts. Cleaning service missed one day of cleaning room. But otherwise great place and breakfast at the Inn was great."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Ocean Park Inn
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$184 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$184
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,198 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$651 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$651
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Really good Hotel. Large rooms, with views over the beach and sea. Location is excellent and amenities good. Staff were very helpful and the piece that moves this Hotel to another level is the extra little things……such as free cycles, beach equipment and speaking events put on for hotel residents. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
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 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 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

Pacific Beach Travel Guide

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