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.


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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$154 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$154
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,721 reviews)
Great choice
"I was satisfied with my stay. Clean room, friendly staff. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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$109 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$109
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,270 reviews)
"Clean room and close proximity to town."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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$254 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$254
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,109 reviews)
"This hotel is ideally located on the beach. Staff was very attentive and took care of all our issues. However, the hotel is outdated and needs to be updated. When we checked in the room had sand all over the floor and the door to toilet would only close halfway. Amenities are minimal. Many thanks ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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$153 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$153
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,375 reviews)
"We stay one night and even we arrive very late no hassle check in."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing, relaxing, fun"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Ocean Park Inn
Pacific View Inn

Pacific View Inn

2 out of 5
610 Emerald St., San Diego, CA
The price is AU$199 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$199
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and surfing/body boarding on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The property is right on the boardwalk."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Pacific View 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 which includes a garden 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 which includes a garden 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


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