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Close to the Action and Steps from Tranquility
The Pacific Terrace Hotel boasts the perfect location if you want to be near San Diego area attractions- we're right on the Pacific Ocean and walking distance to the lively community of Pacific Beach, which is filled with dozens of interesting shops, quaint cafes, exciting nightclubs and a host of fine restaurants, many of them just 3 blocks away on Garnet Avenue.

We're just fifteen minutes from the airport and within ten or fifteen minutes to some of the most popular San Diego area attractions like Sea World, downtown La Jolla's shopping district, the tide pools and famous “seal rock,” the world famous San Diego Zoo, and downtown San Diego with upscale shopping at Fashion Valley Mall and Horton Plaza. You can even take a quick jaunt, (30 minutes) and spend an afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico.

You're always just steps away from the crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the beachfront Boardwalk, which is a people-watching paradise with joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters, and plenty of beautiful sunbathers. You couldn't ask for a better location than the Pacific Terrace hotel.

Our knowledgeable Concierge and Front Desk staff can help you locate San Diego area attractions and plan your daily activities with information ranging from transportation, dining suggestions, local shopping tips, and sporting adventures. We also offer discount tickets to a variety of tours and attractions like Sea World, The San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park and Legoland. You can even purchase tickets to Disneyland, which is only a 90-mile (1.5-hour) drive from the hotel.

Points of Interest at a Glance:

Pacific Beach - adjacent
La Jolla - 3 miles
Mission Bay Aquatic Park - 4 miles
Sea World - 4 miles
Historic Old Town (shops, restaurants) - 6.5 miles
Downtown San Diego - 10.5 miles
Balboa Park & Museums - 10.5 miles
San Diego Zoo - 10.5 miles
Coronado - 15.5 miles
Tijuana - 26.5 miles
Local Dining & Shopping Guides
TheGolfer.com (formerly Select Golf Tee Times)
Torrey Pines Golf Tee Times
Dining Cruises & Whale Watching Tours
Old Town Trolley Tours
Grayline Tours of San Diego
Surfing Lessons & Rentals
Watersport rentals/Sport Fishing
Del Mar Racetrack
Viejas Casino & Shopping Outlet Center
San Diego Opera
Balloon Rides
Humphrey's Concerts

Discover the Outlying Area of the Beach Cities
It only takes a short car ride to explore some of the exciting, surrounding communities. Here you'll find long stretches of beautiful beaches, as well as the Torrey Pines State Reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, Hotel del Coronado, and Cabrillo National Monument. La Jolla and Coronado have ritzy shops and white, sandy beaches. Other communities offer a wider variety of beach action, entertainment, and dining and shopping opportunities.

"Although we have visited the San Diego area many times over the years, we had never been to Pacific Beach. We found it to be a great place to relax and enjoy a few days. We loved being able to just walk down the beach for dinner, then return to the hotel for a great night's sleep, listening to the sound of the surf. The 'beach town' feel with its relaxed casual atmosphere was a perfect mix with the great amenities of the hotel, and we hope to become regular guests. "

Gilda D.