The Perfect Pacific Terrace Vacay Through Your Camera Lens
San Diego is one of the most sought-after destinations in the U.S. — and it’s easy to see why! From stunning seaside views to iconic landmarks, our coastal paradise is filled with picture-perfect moments at every turn.
Here at the Pacific Terrace Hotel, our AAA Four Diamond Award-winning beachfront escape in Pacific Beach, you’ll find plenty of Insta-worthy spots right on property, plus easy access to San Diego’s must-see attractions. So pack your camera roll (and maybe a spare memory card) and get ready to capture unforgettable memories by the ocean.
Can’t Miss Photo Ops During Your Stay at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in San Diego
Pacific Beach (Steps From Your Hotel Room!)
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Just outside our door and only a few steps from your oceanfront suite, the Pacific Terrace Hotel will have your toes in the sand and ready to spend a relaxing day on beautiful Pacific Beach in San Diego. Our beachfront hotel is the perfect choice for sunsets, ocean views, and vacation photos for days!
Lounging Poolside
Relax and take picture-perfect views of the ocean and yourself enjoying resort-style amenities! From eating delicious poolside food and refreshing drinks to kicking back in our loungers and cabanas while raising a glass to good times with the besties, a pool day at the Pacific Terrace Hotel is a memory you’ll cherish with fun photos to prove it happened.
Hot Tub, Anyone?
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Can it get any more relaxing than soaking in our oceanfront hot tub with unbeatable water views as far as you can see? The only way possible is to grab some “sips & bites” from the onsite Terrace Café and enjoy sunset or starry night hot tub views, the perfect end to an amazing San Diego day.
Even Our Hallways Are Vibin’
Take a few moments to wander and explore our beautiful Pacific Beach property. There is always a great photo op just waiting to be discovered. In fact, even the hallways and breezeways of our tropical hotel give cool SoCal vibes you can feel with palm trees, beachy décor, and coastal views everywhere! Snap, snap, snap!
Fitness Center
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Staying motivated during your San Diego vacay is fun at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in our fully equipped modern fitness center. Show your determination and confidence, and snap a few photos for social media as you get your workout on, even during vacay!
Fire Dance Fridays
Every summer, you can get some of the best vacation photos ever at our nightly summertime tradition – Fire Dance Fridays at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in San Diego. Be sure to take a photo with the performer to make your friends back home a little jealous of your vacation in San Diego.
Pacific Beach Boardwalk
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See or be seen on the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, located directly outside of our waterfront hotel. Go on a “hot girl walk,” take a bike ride, or just soak up the amazing California ocean views, and be sure to take some vacation photos to share.
Take a Bike Ride
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Grab your favorite lens and take advantage of the SoCal views along the coast with complimentary bike rides for guests of the Pacific Terrace Hotel. Explore Pacific Beach and beyond as you take photos of your adventures on two wheels to share with friends and family!
Balcony Views
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Guests of the Pacific Terrace Hotel will enjoy the perfect photo-op to capture your San Diego stay. Just step out on your private balcony and admire the endless Pacific Ocean views, which make the perfect backdrop for beach vacation photos.
Delicious Terrace Views
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Guests will be thrilled with the wonderful pool and ocean views, located right outside our Terrace Café. Grab breakfast, morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or even treat yourself to s’mores right here at our onsite café with unbeatable views and plenty of photo ops.
Take Surf Lessons in San Diego
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Our friends/neighbors at San Diego Surfing School are here to help you and your family learn how to surf during your San Diego vacation. Get out on the water and learn to surf in San Diego, with a lesson at one of the best surf schools in San Diego. Whether this is your first attempt or you are just looking for a bit of guidance, you will have an amazing adventure with the San Diego Surfing School instructors and team. Everything is included from the surfboard to the wetsuit with your private surf lesson or group surf lessons during your vacation at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in San Diego.
Guest Rooms & Suites
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The epitome of “beachfront luxury” - your guest suite at the Pacific Terrace Hotel is sure to please. Relax, enjoy, be pampered, and be sure to take plenty of pics for the 'gram of the amazing accommodations and views from your Pacific Beach hotel room.
Crystal Pier
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Just a short walk from the Pacific Terrace Hotel, guests can enjoy a walk on Crystal Pier, which offers great water photo ops, as well as a cool, new angle on our hotel, which makes for amazing vacation snaps for your scrapbook or social media posts!
Just Step Outside!
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There are so many beautiful, unique, and coastal photo ops waiting just outside of the Pacific Terrace Hotel. From beachfront shots that show your friends just how close you stayed to the ocean while visiting San Diego to wildlife, sunsets, local landmarks, amazing hotel scenes, and more!
Enjoy Your San Diego Stay with Unbeatable Views
The Pacific Terrace Hotel is the place to be during your visit to San Diego. Not only will you enjoy the perks and unique photo opportunities of staying at San Diego’s only beachfront hotel with the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, but you’ll also love our stunning panoramic ocean views and tropical landscape from your private guest room patio or balcony.
Make plans today to stay in our luxury beachfront accommodations in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood, where you can sip a tropical cocktail, relax at our oceanfront pool, or take a bike ride down the waterfront boardwalk. Your dream coastal getaway awaits at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in beautiful San Diego!
