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

Surfer Beach Hotel
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Diego
The price is AU$281 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"They are on point with service"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

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$187 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,327 reviews)
"Nice property for the price and it included breakfast!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Can’t complain about to much just right next to a busy street and the room service sucked tried to get towels 4 different times and tv barely worked"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
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 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,192 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very convenient location, near to zoo, sea world"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
The Beach Cottages
The Beach Cottages
2.5 out of 5
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$224 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable bed. Truly appreciated the stay! Will come back and do it again."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

The Beach Cottages
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel
4 out of 5
610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$645 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$645
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was extremely accommodating. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They were eager to helping give information on local places to go, including discounts to the zoo, Sea World, etc. Valet parking was so fast and convenient. The room had an amazing ocean view, very clean and spacious. The ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Pacific Terrace Hotel
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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