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

Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park Inn

3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave San Diego CA
The price is AU$488 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$488
11 June - 12 June
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Ocean Park Inn
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$186 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$186
1 June - 2 June
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! (2,143 reviews)
"If you are gonna stay here just letting you know room is actually smaller than in pictures. It is very tiny! Also hotel front desk staff will make it seem like it’s YOUR FAULT THAT HOTEL KEYS DO NOT WORK!!! They didn’t even apologize for it happening. We had to go to front desk to have it redone ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
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$192 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$192
1 June - 2 June
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! (1,540 reviews)
"The hotel needs updating, and there was some mold in bathroom. Staff was helpful, breakfast ok, parking excellent."

Reviewed on 30 May 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$525 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$525
14 June - 15 June
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! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel never disappoints. We’ve been coming for years and each time it’s a perfect vacation. The hotel is very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The location is prime for walking and enjoying quiet evenings. And the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel. The ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is AU$291 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$291
4 June - 5 June
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! (1,290 reviews)
"Great area to be at on the beach. There were some great breakfast spots right next to the hotel which was a huge plus."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Surfer Beach Hotel
Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel

4221 Mission Blvd San Diego CA
The price is AU$213 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$213
7 June - 8 June
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 ...
6.6/10 (41 reviews)
"The hotel over all needs to be completely renovated. The light fixture in the bathroom fell on me when I was brushing my teeth. There was dirty linen left in the bathroom and trash in the drawers. The floors left your feet black if you actually went barefoot for a second. Like others have said, they ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Mission Bay Motel
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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

North Pacific Beach
Mission Beach

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay 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 Beach and Mission Bay.

Central Mission Beach
Mission bay, San Diego, CA

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 Beach and Mission Bay.

South Mission Beach


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