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#5. Surfer Beach Hotel

Pool & Ocean View at the Surfer Beach Hotel in Pacific Beach

Located onshore from one of the better Pacific Beach surfing spots, the Surfer Beach Hotel offers a contemporary redesign with reasonable prices, boardwalk access, and of course great wave riding. Rent a bike for a constitutional cruise down the boardwalk and enjoy the people watching.

Getting there ->The Surfer Beach Hotel is located at711 Pacific Beach Drive.

Staying there ->Summer vacation hotel room rates start from $189 per night with suites at $219 per night. Off-season rates vary.

Eating there -> Seaside Cantina for breakfast, also known as The Afterlife, for obvious reasons.

Playing there -> Learn to surf at the Pacific Surf School

#4. Crystal Pier Cottages

Hotel on Crystal Pier in San Diego

Iconic cottages remodeled from the 1920′s landmark one of Pacific Beach’s signature hotel on the ocean perched on Crystal Pier. Guests are treated to intimate sounds of the rolling waves, relaxing ocean air, and close access to Garnet Avenue shopping, restaurants, and cafes. Pacific Beach hotel with the best history.

Getting there -> Crystal Pier Cottages are located at 4500 Ocean Blvd.
Staying there -> Summer rates, June 15 through Sept. 30, start at $300 for over-the-water cottages; there’s a three-night minimum stay. Winter rates start at $235 weekdays, $275 on weekends, with a two-night minimum stay. Guests can park one car per cottage on the pier.

Eating there -> Kono’s Cafe is a surf culture gem that has fueled many Pacific Beach adventures. Worth the wait.

Playing there -> Surfing on the north side of Crystal, swimming and body-boarding are to the south.

#3. Ocean Park Inn

On the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn delivers many Ocean Views

With the best Pacific Beach hotel location, the Ocean Park Inn is central to the beach, the boardwalk, the bars, and many best restaurants in town. The beach and boardwalk on the south side of Crystal Pier beckons for  walk, swim or bike ride. There is also an ocean front pool and jacquizi surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs for children to play and parents to rest.

Getting there ->Ocean Park Inn is located at 710 Grand Avenue.

Staying there ->Ocean front rooms go for $259.99 from July 2th through August 21st. Several rooms without views can go for less, and off season rates can offer extreme bargains.

Eating there ->The Green Flash for their ocean front patio dinning. Happy hour is from 4:30pm until 6:00pm Sunday through Thursday.

Playing there -> Go for an ocean swim right out front of the hotel then return to relax at the pool.

#2. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Catamaran Hotel, not to be missed on the Mission Bay boardwalk, comes alive at sunset

Best Pacific Beach hotel for tropical vacation atmosphere. From the gas fired tiki torches by the bar, to the inquisitive tropical birds in the central courtyard, to the waterfall in the lobby, life at the Catamaran Hotel is like a luxurious trip to the islands. Don’t miss a  massage in the spa, lounge chairs by the bay, or the Sunday morning brunch with the bottomless mimosas.

Getting there -> Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is located at3999 Mission Boulevard.

Staying there ->Deluxe Garden View Rooms start at $159 a night, Bay Front Suites start at $299 a night.

Eating there ->Five star cuisine is found onsite at the Atoll Restaurant.

Playing there -> Rent a kayak, sailboat, or paddle boat and get out on the bay.

#1 Pacific Terrace Hotel

Sweeping ocean view at the Pacific Terrace Hotel

On the bluffs above the beach, the Pacific Terrace Hotel comforts in contemporary style. The heated ocean view pool offers one of the most relaxing soaks on the coast. Go for the aromatherapy treatment on the heated massage table.

Best Pacific Beach hotel pool and jacuzzi.

Getting there -> Pacific Terrace Hotel is located on at 610 Diamond Street

Staying there -> Rooms with ocean views begin at $420 during peak summer season.

Eating there ->Charge back to your room your drinks, sushi or dessert at nearby contemporary JRDN and other local restaurants.

Playing there -> Miles of open beach in either direction offer surfing, sand, and swimming.