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
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! (1,503 reviews)
"Property is located in an area where it is easy to get anywhere. Property is dirty and dated. Parking is great and morning breakfast does the job."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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$215 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$215
9 July - 10 July
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! (1,136 reviews)
10/10
"Easy check in process and available parking. Room was clean breakfast was pretty good my kids loved the waffles and juice bar. The hotel did exactly what we needed which was a place to sleep while close to the beach the room had a microwave and mini fridge which was convenient especially traveling ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
Surfer Beach Hotel
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$378 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$378
9 July - 10 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! (1,009 reviews)
"I booked this after the Pacific View Inn was a complete disappointment. The staff here was amazing and the hotel is perfect for a beach front vacation."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Surfer Beach Hotel
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$264 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$264
9 July - 10 July
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! (1,290 reviews)
"A lot of parking space. The staff is not"

Reviewed on 5 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$770 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$770
22 July - 23 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything meets my expectations"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Ocean Park Inn
Ocean Park Inn
3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$508 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$508
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Close to the beach. Busy area. Family friendly."

Reviewed on 6 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

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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
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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 featuring a park 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
Belmont Park featuring a park 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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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

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