Ocean Beach Travel Guide

San Diego

Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach which includes a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach

Popular places to visit

Ocean Beach Pier which includes general coastal views

Ocean Beach Pier

After visiting Ocean Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its surfing spots.

Ocean Beach Pier
Magnificent sunsets can be found at funky little Ocean Beach in San Diego County.

Ocean Beach Park

After visiting Ocean Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ocean Beach during your trip to San Diego? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Ocean Beach
San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals, landscape views and a pond

San Diego Zoo

See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

San Diego Zoo
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Mission Beach

A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.

Mission Beach
San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

San Diego Convention Center

Things to do

San Diego Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

£83
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

£47
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

£26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

£52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina

San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina

£6
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina
Kids folding the American Flag

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

£62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
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Top hotels in Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
5080 Newport Ave. San Diego CA
The price is £146 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£146
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
The location is perfect! We were so pleased to be able to view the ocean practically right from our room! The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. We will return!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Ocean Beach Hotel
Ocean Villa Inn

Ocean Villa Inn

2.5 out of 5
5142 West Point Loma Blvd San Diego CA
The price is £96 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£96
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,161 reviews)
Simple and clean and RIGHT by the beach/dog beach.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Ocean Villa Inn
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £171 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£171
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,408 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is £194 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£194
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,298 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
The price is £99 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£99
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,041 reviews)
Clean room and available a few hours earlier than normal check in! Room was spacious and staff was great!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
The price is £199 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£199
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,756 reviews)
Location is close to Gaslamp district howvever seapoint village was cleaner and had nice restaurants and shops. The conference centre is a nice 15 to 20 minute walk from the hotel. The hotel manager Amy turned our stay around by listening issue with the AC and the fluff coming from it.We moved to ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Sofia Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Beach

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Point Loma Heights

Visitors to Point Loma Heights enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Barnes Tennis Center is worth a stop.

Point Loma Heights
Fun facts: ✔️San Diego imports 168 million gallons of water a day. ✔️San Diego produces the most avocados in the United States. #LifeAtExpedia #HitTheBeach #JulyTheme

South Mission Beach

5/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

South Mission Beach
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Central Mission Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Beach and Mission Bay.

Central Mission Beach
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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Bay
Fun facts: ✔️San Diego imports 168 million gallons of water a day. ✔️San Diego produces the most avocados in the United States. #LifeAtExpedia #HitTheBeach #JulyTheme

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Beach
Crown Point and Fishermans Channel in Mission Bay, San Diego

Crown Point

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Crown Point Shores.

Crown Point

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