We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near San Diego, USA. Hotels with wonderful ocean views and sea views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
Beach front location. Great value. Located in San Diego, 200 metres from Pacific Beach, The Beach Cottages offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as barbecue facilities. The property is around 600 metres from Mission Beach, 800 metres from Sail Bay Beach and 6.2 km from SeaWorld San Diego. At The Beach Cottages the rooms include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 9 km from The Beach Cottages. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. You can play table tennis at this 3-star hotel. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 9 km from the accommodation, while Sunset Cliffs is 9 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. This historic Coronado boutique hotel features rooms that include free WiFi and Italian linens. Coronado Beach is less than 5 minutes' walk away. Free bicycle rentals, beach chairs and beach towels are provided for convenience. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Marisol Coronado includes a cable TV and an iPod docking station. Guest rooms provide a compact refrigerator, a lap-top safe and a coffee machine. Each private bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer. A 24-hour reception greets guests of this hotel. A private garden courtyard is available for guest relaxation. San Diego Convention Center is 8 km away. San Diego International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, well designed and romantic beachfront hotel in San Diego. WOW!
Popular among families. Featuring a beachfrontoutdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego, California beach resort is located on Pacific Beach Park. Ocean views are featured in select island-inspired rooms. Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each luxurious room provides terrycloth bathrobes and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Tasteful tropical linens are featured. Concierge services help book dinner reservations nearby. Conveniently, the San Diego Pacific Terrace Hotel offers charge back to the room services Gated underground parking and a gift shop is offered. A modern and spacious fitness centre is available for guests. Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center is 4 miles away. Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Zoo are within 20 minutes’ drive of Pacific Terrace Hotel.Show full description
A great beachfront property with a free bike rental, which is a great addition. The hotel's location is fantastic - straight off the pacific beach and having breakfast in the garden is an absolute enjoyment.
Historic. Cosy rooms. With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at the property includes a flat-screen LCD TV, a fridge and a coffee machine. The seaside village of La Jolla is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 16 km away. Crystal Pier is 4 minutes’ walk from Ocean Park Inn.Show full description
A classy, beachfront hotel right in the busy ocean walk scene. The rooms with oceanfront balconies are unique, so you can enjoy the ocean breezes and beautiful sunsets in privacy.
Beach front location. Comfortable beds. This San Diego hotel is located along the ocean and is 1 mile from Mission Bay Park. This beachfront hotel features an oceanfront pool, bike rentals and rooms with balconies. Each guest room at the The Wayfarer San Diego is equipped with a 50" LCD TV, a refrigerator, coffee maker and private patio or balcony. Guests can watch an in-room movie, or play one of the in-room video games that are provided. The The Wayfarer San Diego offers free WiFi throughout the entire property and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can relax in the hot tub or use the outdoor picnic area. Business services and laundry facilities are also available. The spacious lobby is also equipped with retro video games. This oceanfront hotel is 10 minutes' drive to Sea World Park and within 20 minutes' drive of the University of California. The San Diego Bay area offers many activities including water sports, bicycling, surfing, tennis and shopping.Show full description
A great hotel ideally located, with a beautiful pool deck overlooking the beach and walkable to many excellent restaurants. The oceanfront rooms are worth it, so you can enjoy crashing surf and spectacular sunsets.
Great views. Popular among families. Featuring apartments with sweeping ocean views, this accommodation is located 1 minute walk from the beach. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are also provided. A fully equipped kitchen is featured in all guest rooms at the Capri Beach Accommodations at Capri By The Sea. A year-round heated pool, and a hot tub are available for guest use at the Capri By The Sea Capri Beach Accommodations. A living area with cable TV, and a private terrace are also included. Guests can feel secure with 24-hour security provided by the building. Laundry facilities, barbecue facilities, and roof access are also included. Sea World is 10 minutes’ drive from the Capri Beach Accommodations. Downtown San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This hotel is in the middle of Pacific Beach, with many great places to eat within walking distance. The hot tub and pool area are great treasures, and the views here are FANTASTIC!
Very cosy. Great bar. Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk. Numerous beach bars and restaurants are in the surrounding neighbourhood. Tower 23 Hotel features exceptional accommodations furnished with flat-screen TVs and luxurious goose-down duvets. Guests at Tower 23 are surrounded by a large variety of activities. Surfing, fishing, golfing and whale watching tours are just some of the leisure opportunities offered in the surrounding area. SeaWorld San Diego is 15 minutes' drive from the property.Show full description
A modern hotel located on the beach with good sun loungers on the patio and free bike rental. WOW! Based on my research this is the most cosy and lively beachfront hotel in San Diego.
Resort.Delightful property. Popular among families. On a lush island in Mission Bay, this beautiful resort features a full-service spa and tropical gardens. SeaWorld San Diego is just a 5-minute drive away. Five pools, a fitness center and sports courts are open for guests at the Paradise Point. Relaxing nature tours, beach bonfires and poolside movie nights are also featured. A spacious patio, hardwood floors and a marble bathroom make up each exotic room at Paradise Point Resort & Spa. A flat-screen TV and ironing facilities are also included. Tidal restaurant serves fine seafood and features craft beverages. Barefoot Bar & Grill is open for all day dining and the resort’s Main Pool cantina is open seasonally serving poolside drinks and fare. The San Diego Zoo is less than 9 miles from Paradise Point Resort. The San Diego International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Hip. Great views. Inn at Sunset Cliffs is ideally positioned in historical Point Loma directly on the Pacific Ocean, just steps away from Ocean Beach. Guests of this San Diego hotel will have easy access to many of the city's attractions including Little Italy, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and Sea World San Diego. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, also provides easy access to many area dining options, entertainment, shopping, and much more! In addition to ideal location this San Diego hotel offers free wireless access throughout the hotel, and features an outdoor pool. Guests will also be able to take advantage of a host of recreational activities such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest small hotel in San Diego.
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Good breakfast. This California boutique hotel overlooks Coronado Bay and is 5 miles from downtown San Diego. This hotel features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in every room. Guests at the hotel can use the hot tub or walk one block to the beach. Rooms at the Glorietta Bay Inn are equipped with a refrigerator and CD and DVD player. The rooms also feature cable TV. The Inn Glorietta Bay can arrange child care and day passes to a local gym. The Glorietta Bay Inn is within a 20-minute drive of the San Diego Zoo and Sea World San Diego. The Coronado Municipal Golf Course is one mile from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most historic beachfront hotels in San Diego.
Close to beach front. Superb breakfast. Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free continental breakfast. Beach Terrace features an outdoor pool and a hot tub overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can lounge on a chair near the pool or spend the day surfing at the beach. All guestrooms at the Beach Terrace boast amenities such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy high thread-count sheets and mini-refrigerators. In-room spa services such as massages and facials are available.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location and a highly rated breakfast.
Trendy. Great value. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sand Castle Inn offers accommodation in Imperial Beach, 15 km from San Diego. Select units at the property feature a seating area where you can relax. Rosarito Beach, Baja California is 25 km from Sand Castle Inn, while Tijuana, Mexico is 11 km from the property. A cable TV is provided. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 18 km from Sand Castle Inn.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in La Jolla, California town centre, this boutique inn offers spacious Balinese inspired rooms with well-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and Pacific Ocean views. It offers a daily deluxe continental breakfast. Pantai Inn La Jolla is 5 minutes’ walk from La Jolla Cove Beach. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station and a work desk are offered in all of the unique rooms at Pantai Inn. Rooms feature custom made wood-carved furnishings and Indonesian artwork. The contemporary kitchens are fully-equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities and offer reverse osmosis filtered water and ice makers. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is 10 minutes’ drive away. SeaWorld San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive from the inn. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Resort. Located in Coronado, Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton is an exclusive enclave of beach facing cottages and villas located at Coronado Beach. Located within Hotel del Coronado, this resort features luxurious suites and rooms with free WiFi, patios and balconies. Guests can begin each morning with a complimentary breakfast in Windsor Cottage overlooking Del Beach. Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton offers ocean-inspired treatments at Spa at The Del. San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is 8.5 km away. The luxurious guest rooms and suites offer stylish interiors with a fireplace, an HDTV and a marble bathroom with boutique bath products and guest robes. Suites offer plush amenities including a gourmet kitchen, a dining area and a living room. Several select suites also feature outdoor fire pits and soaking tubs. Guests can experience a cutting-edge Beach Spin, Sunrise Yoga or Mermaid Fitness class. Or enjoy a peaceful swim in the secluded pools and hot tubs scattered throughout Beach Village's private grounds. Petco Park, home of professional baseball’s San Diego Padres, is 8 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 14 km away.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located within 400 metres of Powerhouse Park Beach and 600 metres of Del Mar City Beach in San Diego, Wave Crest Resort provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The aparthotel features a pool with a view with a fence, as well as a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Torrey Pines State Beach is 1.2 km from the aparthotel, while Torrey Pines State Reserve is 5.1 km away. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units include a dining area and/or a patio. The units will provide guests with a dishwasher. Barbecue facilities are available at the aparthotel, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 24 km from Wave Crest Resort.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING apartment hotels in San Diego. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Comfortable beds. Located in Downtown San Diego, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features spa services and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV is included in all guestrooms. For quick meals and snacks Ingredients Grab ’n’ Go offers pre-made sandwiches, pastries, coffee and specialty drinks Guests can relax in the outdoor pool or work out in the fitness centre. Each guestroom at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades are featured in each room. Rooms with balconies and city views are available. Guests can stop in for libations at the bar, which offers a lounge menu, specialty cocktails and craft beer. A Downtown San Diego Restaurant serves modern, Southern California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A business centre and concierge services are available. Spa services including massages are offered by Pure Body Spa. Advance reservations are required. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 10 minutes’ drive from The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is 15 minutes’ walk from The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.Show full description
This hotel has super comfortable beds and an amazing hotel bar.
Apartment hotel.Beach front location. Highly elegant. Ocean Villas Beach Front, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Carlsbad, 300 metres from Tamarack State Beach, 1.8 km from Carlsbad State Beach, as well as 2.6 km from Oceanside City Beach. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Activities such as diving, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 10 km from Ocean Villas Beach Front. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The units in the aparthotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. At the aparthotel, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. The aparthotel also has outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open. Torrey Pines State Reserve is 32 km from the aparthotel, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 43 km away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ELEGANT apartment hotels in San Diego.
Apartment hotel.Great location. Popular among women. Beachwalk Villas is situated on the seafront in Carlsbad, 400 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 1.5 km from Carlsbad State Beach. This aparthotel has a heated pool, barbecue facilities and free private parking. Offering a terrace or balcony with views of the sea and pool, the units feature air conditioning, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV and kitchen. Torrey Pines State Reserve is 32 km from Beachwalk Villas, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 43 km from the property. The aparthotel features family rooms. Each unit has a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms include a patio and some have garden views. At the aparthotel, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the aparthotel. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Carlsbad.
Luxury Hotel.Cosy. Lovely interior design.Opened February 2022. The Marbella is a 5-star property set in Oceanside, facing the beach. The property is situated a few steps from Oceanside City Beach, 1.8 km from Harbor Beach and 38 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at The Marbella also have a sea view. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 45 km from The Marbella, while MiraCosta College is 12 km away. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Motel. Located in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, this hotel is than 4 km from Petco Park, the Gaslamp District and the Convention Center. Free WiFi access is available. A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each air-conditioned guest room at Harborview Inn & Suites. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk. At Harborview Inn & Suites you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The property offers free parking on a first come, first serve basis. The motel is 1 km from Amtrak, 1.5 km from Downtown San Diego and 1.5 km from Horton Plaza Shopping Center. San Diego International Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
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