There are many reasons why the second largest city of California ranks among the best destinations for a vacation on the beach. San Diego is flanked on the South by Mexico and on its West by the Pacific Ocean making it the melting pot of customs and cuisine easily accessible by car, plane, or train. Its consistent sunny weather with very few rainy days in a year makes it ideal for going to the beach. Surfers flock to Black Beach while youngsters find the nightlife along the Pacific Beach coastline appealing. Mission Beach is for family bonding, romantic walks, and casual dining. Ocean Beach is perfect for taking Fido for a run leash-free. Book a room in one of the 10 best beachfront hotels in San Diego, CA, and experience what “America’s Finest City” offers!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Tower 23 Hotel (from USD 269)
This beachfront hotel is only a seven-minute drive from the stunning Pacific Beach. Along with cozy rooms designed in a contemporary setting, this hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi that can be used for both work and leisure. Back in your room after a great day of sightseeing, you can put up your feet and enjoy an episode of your favorite show on the flat-screen TV.
Head to the wellness spa for a rejuvenating massage or enjoy good conversation and bonfire evenings with loved ones over delicious food in the outdoor area. Cars can be parked onsite for a fee without the need for a prior reservation and you can also charge your car at the EV charging station if it’s electric.
Tower23 Hotel
Address: 723 Felspar St
2.9 km (1.9 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
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2. Pacific Terrace Hotel (from USD 394)
This beachfront hotel is on the Pacific Beach Park so some of their island-inspired rooms have excellent ocean views. The spacious rooms can host up to seven guests. Each has chic dark wood interiors furnished with intricately carved bedframes with thick cushions, a work desk, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. The ensuite bathrooms are supplied with bath essentials like free towels, slippers, and robes. The larger rooms have a living room and dining area separate from the bedroom. You can order food via room service or have your meals at the neighboring restaurants. Watch the sunset at the cabanas by the pool with a Margarita in your hand. There’s a conference room available for business meetings. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, use of the fitness center, and secure underground parking. The nearest golf greens are 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) away while San Diego Zoo is 20 minutes by car.
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Address: 610 Diamond Street
3.17 km (2.0 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
3. La Jolla Cove Suites (from USD 179)
Check in to La Jolla and be rewarded with awesome views of the Pacific Ocean from your guestroom balcony. All rooms have a flat-screen TV so you can watch shows on cable while you relax on extra-large thick cushioned beds. Free high powered Wi-Fi allows you to upload your selfies by the outdoor pool and solarium or while working out at La Jolla Sports Club. Enjoy scenic views of La Jolla Cove and California’s coastline while swimming in the pool. The nearest golf course is a 15-minute drive, SeaWorld is 16 kilometers (10 miles) away, and 8 kilometers (5 miles) away is Salk Institute.
La Jolla Cove Suites
Address: 1155 Coast Boulevard
8.92 km (5.6 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
4. Blue Sea Beach Hotel (from USD 246)
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms with outstanding ocean views.
Convenient location with pool, hot tub, and easy beach access. Bikes and boogie boards available for rent.
Prime location directly on the beach, near shops, bars, and restaurants. Close to attractions like Belmont Park.
Great dining options within walking distance. Enjoy ordering food to eat at the pool deck.
The rooms in Blue Sea Beach Hotel are spacious enough to host three to five guests. All rooms have a furnished balcony with great ocean views and floor-to-ceiling windows that makes the room look airy and bright. You can stay in the room and watch cable TV all day or play in-room video games. Take luxurious hot tub baths or go swimming at the outdoor pool. Guests may use the picnic area, laundry facilities, business services, and retro video games in the lobby. Sea World Park is just a 10-minute drive and the University of California is 20 minutes away.
The Wayfarer San Diego
Address: 707 Pacific Beach Drive
2.12 km (1.4 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
5. Ocean Beach Hotel (from USD 194)
The hotel is built right on Ocean Beach, 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) away from San Diego International Airport, and a 17-minute drive to Cabrillo National Monument. Choose from the queen, double, and budget rooms for your accommodations. The guest rooms accept two to five guests. It’s a low-rise hotel with a courtyard and unobstructed views of the ocean. Wake up to the view of rolling waves from your room seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are spacious and feature a sitting area, dining table, kitchenette, and private bathroom. The ground floor rooms have access to the courtyard where you can enjoy dining al fresco in the garden. The beach, shops, and diners are just steps away.
Ocean Beach Hotel
Address: 5080 Newport Ave.
2.62 km (1.7 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
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6. Surfer Beach Hotel (from USD 199)
Affordable beachfront hotel with ocean views. Some rooms need updating.
Convenient access to beach and pool. Close to restaurants and entertainment. Fast internet. Some rooms lack modern amenities.
Perfect location right on the beach and boardwalk. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Great for people watching.
Restaurant on premises. Nearby dining options. Some rooms lack kitchenettes.
Just 10 minutes away from the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld is a retro style, a pet-friendly hotel built right on Pacific Beach. The rooms are cozy for two to four guests furnished with thick-cushioned beds, flat-screen TVs, a mini ref, free Wi-Fi, and coffee and tea making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom and a furnished balcony offering splendid views of the Pacific Ocean and the boardwalk. Right in the center is an outdoor pool where guests can bathe and get a tan. Beside the hotel is the World Famous restaurant where guests can dine with awesome sea views.
Surfer Beach Hotel
Address: 711 Pacific Beach Drive
2.17 km (1.4 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
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7. Ocean Villa Inn (from USD 129)
Reasonable pricing for beachfront location, with additional pet and parking fees
Dog-friendly with a designated dog run and dog wash area, heated pool, and on-site food truck
Ideal location right next to the beach, close to restaurants and shops, and within walking distance to attractions
Convenient on-site food truck with good coffee and food options
This property finds itself in the heart of the city and is minutes away from Ocean Beach and Mission Beach.
Exquisite accommodations greet you with modern décor and luxe furnishings. You can unwind on the plush bed and drift off to a peaceful slumber or enjoy a view of the tropical landscape from one of the rooms fitted with a balcony. Hang out by the poolside on a lounger or dive inside the heated pool for a refreshing swim. This dog-friendly property offers a pet-cleaning service with complimentary shampoo and treats before a doggy run.
Ocean Villa Inn
Address: 5142 West Point Loma Boulevard
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
8. Ocean Park Inn (from USD 299)
Reasonable pricing with additional charges for valet parking and oceanfront views
Clean, modern rooms with beachfront access, heated pool, and complimentary breakfast
Prime beachfront location with easy access to restaurants, bars, and attractions
Complimentary breakfast with varied options, though some guests found the quality lacking
Ocean Park Inn offers luxurious accommodations walking distance to the Pacific Beach Boardwalk. The guest rooms are decorated with brightly colored furniture and earth-toned décor to complement the chic all-white interiors. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious enough to admit five to six guests. They are provided with comforts like free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV. Indulge in the complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Enjoy splendid ocean views from your private balcony. It’s a good home base if you plan to surf at the nearby Crystal Pier or visit La Jolla seaside village just 12 minutes away.
Ocean Park Inn
Address: 710 Grand Avenue
2.6 km (1.7 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
9. Pacific Shores Inn (from USD 169)
Book a room in this hotel stationed near Mission Beach if you want easy access to the nearby boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and San Diego’s glitzy nightlife. Two to four guests can sleep comfortably in the big rooms. The spacious rooms are stylish provided with conveniences like air-conditioning, cable TV, fridge, and a microwave in the room. Each room has a tiny dining area, kitchenette, seating area, and a private bathroom. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast and free access to the outdoor pool while checked in. Children and pets are welcome.
Pacific Shores Inn
Address: 4802 Mission Boulevard
3.36 km (2.1 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
10. Capri Beach Accommodations at Capri By The Sea (from USD 177)
Reasonably priced for oceanfront property with secure parking.
Fully stocked kitchen, secure building access, and clean pool facility.
Conveniently located on the boardwalk with easy access to restaurants, bars, and the beach.
Great dining options within walking distance, but no on-site dining available.
This apartment building is just steps to the beach and around 10 to 20 minutes to Sea World and San Diego downtown. All their units are designed to provide guests a comfortable homestay if they decide to extend their vacation for a few days. The apartments are huge and host 4 to 10 guests. All units have a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, dining area, and a private terrace with awesome ocean views. Enjoy luxuries like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, access to the hot tub and heated pool, laundry facilities, rooftop access, and barbecue facilities.
Capri Beach Accommodations at Capri By The Sea
Address: 628 Missouri Street
3.23 km (2.1 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
11. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa (from USD 279)
This resort has a relaxing tropical vibe that you may want to extend your stay. The vast beachfront property is surrounded by a grassy lawn steps away from a sandy coast and clear blue waters. The rooms are elegantly designed and equipped with thick cushioned beds, a tiny dining area, a living room, and a balcony or patio with picturesque views. The ensuite bathrooms are lavish with free essentials. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV, iPod docks, and coffee making facilities are provided in the rooms. The whole family will enjoy dining in the on-site restaurants of which most are outdoors and have a splendid view of the beach. You can rent bikes, volleyball, skates, and water sports equipment that you can use at the beach.
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Address: 3999 Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach, San Diego (CA), United States, 92109
2.06 km (1.3 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
12. The Beach Cottages (from USD 145)
The Beach Cottages offer deluxe studios, quadruple rooms, bungalows, cottages, and apartments to guests to choose from for their room requirements. All rooms are air-conditioned, hooked up with free internet and flat-screen cable TV, and equipped with a kitchenette and private bathroom. Most of the rooms have a beach view from the balcony or the big bay windows of their unit. The cottages have a fully equipped kitchen suitable for cooking family meals. Guests can grill barbecues and play table tennis if they are not swimming at La Jolla Cove that’s 7 kilometers away (4.3 miles).
The Beach Cottages
Address: 4255 Ocean Blvd
2.41 km (1.5 mi) from Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk
Experience the finest in America’s Finest City
By booking a room in these hotels you not only get the look and feel of San Diego’s best beaches. You also enjoy the topnotch amenities these hotels offer. Whether you are checking in for the spa treatments or to use as your home base while shopping or surfing, you’ll find that these accommodations are well beyond your expectations. You’ll be booking them again on your next beach outing!
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