Pacific Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach

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$167 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$167
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (2,025 reviews)
Overall it’s a good place

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park Inn

3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave San Diego CA
The price is AU$296 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$296
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
All was good, food and beach view.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Ocean Park Inn
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$175 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$175
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,505 reviews)
Breakfast could be better

Reviewed on 15 Apr 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$339 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$339
13 May - 14 May
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! (1,253 reviews)
Beautiful beach view

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Surfer Beach Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
610 Diamond St San Diego CA
The price is AU$474 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$474
11 May - 12 May
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)
Great location

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Beach Haven - Near Pacific Beach Park

Beach Haven - Near Pacific Beach Park

2 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$225
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great room and area to stay in

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Beach Haven - Near Pacific Beach Park
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

Steps down to North Pacific Beach, looking south to Crystal Pier and Mission Beach; Shutterstock ID 622036673; Purchase Order: -

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
Mission Beach

Mission Beach

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

Mission Beach
Sea cave in La Jolla overlooking Pacific Ocean

Central Mission Beach

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

Central Mission Beach
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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
San Diego Bay. Panoramic view from Cabrillo National Monument, California

Bay Park

If you're looking for beaches and seaside views, Bay Park might be a great stop. Notable sights like Clairemont Village Shopping Center are also worth visiting, and you might jump aboard the metro at Clairemont Drive Station or Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station to get around town.

Bay Park
South Mission Beach

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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