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Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Terrace Hotel

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Renovated 2024   $$$

“Bluffside boardwalk retreat”

Resort
Central
Pacific Terrace Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Perched high on a coastal bluff, the atmosphere balances breezy Southern California surf culture with daily afternoon cookies and sunset fire-pit lounging.

“Bluffside boardwalk retreat”

Resort

Heated oceanfront pool and hot tub, complimentary beach cruisers, umbrellas, and boogie boards for the surf.

Local

Perched above the Pacific Beach boardwalk, providing loaner cruiser bikes and chargeback dining at neighborhood spots.

Luxe

Furnished private balconies overlooking the Pacific surf, paired with plush robes and fresh afternoon cookies.

Central

On a bluff at the north end of Pacific Beach boardwalk, steps from the sand.

Pacific Terrace Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Plantation shutters open onto private balconies above the surf, paired with hand-carved wood bedframes and custom carpets echoing the coastal bluffs.

Pacific Terrace Hotel — wellness

Wellness

A heated outdoor pool and hot tub sit right along the bluff's edge, alongside dedicated massage treatment rooms and loaner beach cruisers.

Pacific Terrace Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Independent local operator Bartell Hotels oversaw a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2024, refreshing the interiors with breezy coastal decor and bespoke furnishings.

Pacific Terrace Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Terrace Café delivers lemon ricotta pancakes at breakfast, transitioning to tropical cocktails, poolside bites, and seasonal fire-dancing performances by night.

The neighborhood

Bluffside stairs lead directly to the northern end of Ocean Front Walk, keeping you steps from the sand and local boardwalk cafés.

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