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$323 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$323
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,551 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$351 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$351
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,019 reviews)
Amazing location!
"The best location , you are right on the beach ! Loved watching the sunset . You are next to amazing restaurant downstairs , shops and bars ."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Surfer Beach Hotel
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$145 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$145
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,185 reviews)
"Ill say i dont think this hotel is worth the money but i guess the area its in determines that. I will say we arrived late around 10 PM. Apparently hotel was booked out so we were put in one of the remaining rooms upon entering the room immediately we noticed the AC had an issue which caused the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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$197 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$197
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! (1,313 reviews)
It was a good stay
"It was a good stay. Only hiccup we had was that when we went to check in there wasn’t a worker in site. No one at the back of the front desk. I waited around for 20 minutes for someone to show up and the guests that were waiting before me had said the front desk had been empty for a good 20 minutes ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$633 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$633
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely stay! My husband and I stayed in an ocean view room and were delighted with the vista and accommodations. The reception and cleaning staff went above and beyond to help us feel welcome and comfortable. We highly recommend this lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park Inn

3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$486 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$486
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Very good hotel, would definatly recommend!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Ocean Park 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

Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: