Pacific Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into calm waters with people on it and a sandy beach with seaweed and a few individuals.
A beach with surfers and swimmers during sunset.
A pier at sunset with people sitting and standing, waves crashing below.
A beach with people sunbathing, umbrellas, and a pier in the background.
A pink cocktail with an orange slice and a straw, garnished with a small umbrella, in front of a building with a thatched roof.

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.


Stay near popular Pacific Beach attractions

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 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$155
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (2,333 reviews)
"It’s cool"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel

4221 Mission Blvd San Diego CA
The price is AU$134 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$134
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Diego. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
Mission Bay Motel
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$186 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$186
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,618 reviews)
"they should have a EV charging facility"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

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

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is AU$265 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$265
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,382 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Surfer Beach Hotel. This is a fabulous location that is truly steps from the beach. We enjoyed the great views you have from the 3rd or 4th floor. We had a balcony that we could enjoy. And the beds are very comfy. Love that there is a deep tub in the bathroom. What a great ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Surfer Beach Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St San Diego CA
The price is AU$497 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$497
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic in every way."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

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$173 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$173
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms have been remodeled and they are decent. Room 125 had no internet most of the time. The big washing machines for the staff are next door and they take most of the hot water. For the most part, the room was decent but there were little things that bugged us. The staff were all great. The ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

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.

Our guide on where to stay in Pacific Beach

Find the best Pacific Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Pacific Beach
Learn more about Pacific Beach

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Beach

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

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Mission Bay

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

Ocean Beach

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



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