Pacific Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Pacific Beach Park which includes swimming, rocky coastline and surfing
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.


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Activities


Our pick of the best Pacific Beach Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$167
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (605 reviews)
"The staff really make the place and why I stay here every time I go to PB. Very sweet folks! It’s clean, it’s safe and in a great location"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

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$262 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$262
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We didn’t know what we were going to but was really happy with our stay. Easy access to everything!!!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Surfer Beach Hotel
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$175 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$175
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was good but nobody changed the sheets or cleaned the bathroom we stayed 4 days and just put new towels nobody cleaned the room it was awful"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

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$204 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$204
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,144 reviews)
"Was a great place had a McDonalds right around the corner"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Ocean Park Inn
Ocean Park Inn
3 out of 5
710 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$409 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$409
per night
5 May - 6 May
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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"There were numerous dance clubs around the property. It can get a bit noisy in the late evening. It didn’t bother us, but if you were sensitive to these things, beware of the drunk spring breakers."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

Ocean Park Inn
The Beach Cottages
The Beach Cottages
2.5 out of 5
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$236
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"It was convenient to many restaurants and the beach. The only thing I did not like was the woman who worked in the lobby was not helpful on the phone when asking for a shuttle."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

The Beach Cottages
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Other neighbourhoods around Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a sunset and a beach

North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier 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
Mission Beach which includes street scenes, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Central Mission Beach

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

Central Mission Beach
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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
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

Pacific Beach Travel Guide

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