Enjoying a Margarita in Pacific Beach
During your stay at The Pacific Terrace Hotel, you can enjoy the activities that are located on-site. You have the outdoor pool and hot tubs, beach bikes, and fitness center to use at your convenience, or you can arrange for a massage poolside or in your room for more privacy.
Away from the property, you have North Pacific Beach as your playground, with the Boardwalk’s shops, bars, and restaurants.
Read on to learn more about the activities you can do both at the Pacific Terrace Hotel and nearby.
Around the Property
With direct beach access to a plethora of fun and exciting water activities and a new onsite cafe, you won’t have to travel far to enjoy the best that San Diego and North Pacific Beach has to offer its visitors.
Here are four of our team’s top-rated activities when we think you should try when visiting this beachfront hotel.
Get a Bite to Eat
Forget the wait! Previously, Pacific Terrace Hotel contracted with nearby Pacific Beach restaurants to provide food and drinks for its guests.
But now you can dine with food made onsite and eat and drink to your heart’s content. The Pacific Terrace Hotel has a brand new dining area called Terrace Cafe which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Relax with a Private Massage
You can enjoy a tranquil massage either in your guestroom or with your partner in a private couple’s massage room.
I say treat yourself! Drift off as you listen to the sounds of the Pacific Ocean and take in the soothing scents of aromatherapy while receiving the nourishing pampering your body and mind needs.
Surfer Checking Out the Waves at Windansea
Go to the Beach
Pacific Terrace is overlooking the beautiful North Pacific Beach.
The beach just in front is an amazing spot to sunbathe, swim or surf. It is a must place to hit!
Try Water Activities
Surfing, sunbathing, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking and snorkeling are just some of the many options for fun at Pacific Beach, especially at the nearby La Jolla sea caves.
Speaking of La Jolla, one of my favorite kayaking tours is offered at the Seven Sea Caves and La Jolla Ecological Reserve. It’s not far from the hotel and if you’d like a family-friendly way to get on the water, this could be a good choice!
The guided tour immerses you in a thriving underwater ecosystem that is home to one of California’s highest concentrations of sea life.
Dolphin at Seaworld San Diego
Nearby Attractions
They say that location is everything. And, boy, does Pacific Terrace Hotel not disappoint.
Everything your heart may desire is close by including SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, LEGOLAND California, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Old Town San Diego and the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Many of these attractions including the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps and SeaWorld San Diego are part of the Go City San Diego pass. The pass offers discounts on admission to these attractions as well as to educational and family-friendly museums throughout the city and for gear rentals such as for surfboard rentals and snorkel rentals in La Jolla.
Use our exclusive discount code GVSD5OFF for an additional savings.
Here are more of our team’s top favorite activities to try out near the hotel.
Go Biking
Rent a bike and go for a bike ride along the beachfront Pacific Beach boardwalk.
On your way back make sure to cut over to the Mission Bay and enjoy the less crowded but just as beautiful bayfront boardwalk!
Mission Beach a Must
Take a nice beach walk to this laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players.
Go For a Hike
Take a hike at Torrey Pines or one of the many nearby canyons.
Take a Beer Tour
Touring the breweries and bars for the perfect libation while learning all about the process of making great beer is always a good choice for me!
Koi Pond with Seating at the Westfield UTC Mall
Go on a Shopping Spree
Pacific Terrace Hotel is located less than 15 miles from the San Diego City Center, a perfect place to shop, dine, enjoy San Diego’s vibrant nightlife and more. It is also conveniently located not far from Westfield UTC Mall, Seaport Village,and Fashion Valley Mall
Enjoy a Whale Watching Tour
Whale-watching tours and charter boat tours can be the perfect option for a sunny day in San Diego.
Departing from the picturesque San Diego Bay, you’ll likely get to see wildlife such as seals and seabirds as well as San Diego landmarks, like the Cabrillo National Monument and the beautiful Coronado Island, all on the way to view the migrating whales!