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$280 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
", very helpful staff. Direct beach entry from the hotel was nice"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Surfer Beach Hotel
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$169 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 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! (1,027 reviews)
"Nothing bad about this. It’s somewhere to sleep that isn’t gonna completely break the bank. AC worked, shower got hot, bed wasn’t terrible. Couldn’t ask for more."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$186 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 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! (1,355 reviews)
"convenient"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

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$202 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,235 reviews)
"Perfect for my needs. Easy to get around with car. Close to airport. Clean!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 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$250 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$250
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 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! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed in the north building and it was great! Super fast check in! Super close to the beach! The room was nice, big and clean! There are many things around for dinning! Noisy because it is around a busy area..but that is not a problem for us! Love it and will definitely return!!"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

The Beach Cottages
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel
4 out of 5
610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$617 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$617
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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)
"This hotel is not the newest, and things like the bathroom could use a upgrade (poor lighting, shared tub and shower, older faucet fittings). Where the hotel absolutely excels is the location, and ability to conveniently park in the lower garage, do it yourself on parking and loading, access to EV ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 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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