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$126 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$126
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,903 reviews)
The staff was very nice and great location

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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$133 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$133
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (1,471 reviews)
Great staff and very helpful

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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$153 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$153
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,457 reviews)
Room was quiet and spotless. Parking spaces were really tight and difficult to get into. The hotel is a bit worn and tired. The breakfast was excellent and well thought through. The staff was really kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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$370 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$370
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,001 reviews)
The beach and ocean view were great. Having a balcony is wonderful. The cleaning and front desk service staff were great!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific View Inn

Pacific View Inn

2 out of 5
610 Emerald St. San Diego CA
The price is AU$190 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$190
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and surfing/body boarding on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very clean and the ocean view was spectacular

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Pacific View Inn
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$157 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$157
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (829 reviews)
Very clean hotel with a good breakfast

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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, Pacific Beach 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 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
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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