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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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$164 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$164
per night
8 May - 9 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! (618 reviews)
I will stay again!
"Clean room. Great staff."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
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$185 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$185
per night
29 May - 30 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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was overnight stay, no complaints and housekeepers were friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Surfer Beach Hotel
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Diego
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$287 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$287
per night
8 May - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very reasonably priced and sooo close to the ocean!! I would have loved a full length mirror in the room, but great stay!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

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$231 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$231
per night
12 May - 13 May
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! (1,142 reviews)
"Reasonable price. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 29 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$380 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$380
per night
12 May - 13 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Valet parking means extra $ in tipping & daily parking fee. Not convenient when wanting your car before valet is in."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Ocean Park Inn
The Beach Cottages
The Beach Cottages
2.5 out of 5
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$268 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$268
per night
8 May - 9 May
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! (998 reviews)
"The staff was on point. They reached out to me prior to my arrival to explain their check-in process. They responded when I had questions with text upon arrival they were friendly and greeted us with smiles and maintain the same friendly professional manner throughout our time and check out."

Reviewed on 25 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 Beach and Mission Bay 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
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 Beach and Mission Bay.

South Mission Beach
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Clairemont

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Clairemont is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, beaches and shopping. Though there may not be top sights in Clairemont, consider stopping by Mission Bay or Mission Bay Park, located nearby.

Clairemont

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