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Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests.

Perfect perfect perfect! Staff are so kind and helpful. Property is perfectly clean- kitchen bathrooms and sleeping dorms/ private rooms. Nice surf boards for rent at a cheaper price than elsewhere - $12. Free beach towels Clean rooms Nice full kitchen Free yoga Everything wonderful

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9
Wonderful
1,225 reviews

Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV. The Del Mar Fairgrounds are 7 minutes’ drive away.

Perfect location, very nice staff, great rooms. Strongly recommend it

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9.2
Wonderful
326 reviews

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.

The welcoming and helpful staff, also the food was great but what we loved the most was the ocean front situation just few steps from our room.!

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9
Wonderful
194 reviews

Bay Beach Bungalow is a beachfront property situated in San Diego, 1.4 km from Mission Beach and 4.8 km from SeaWorld San Diego. With free private parking, the property is 200 metres from Sail Bay Beach and 1.4 km from Pacific Beach.

Dana was very accommodating when I wanted to extend my stay one day, she also allowed me to check in early. The unit had everything we needed, we had a lovely stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
7 reviews

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.

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.

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8.4
Very Good
1,429 reviews

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.

EVERYTHING WAS NICE, NEXT TIME WE MIGHT REQUESTS OCEAN VIEW.. 230'S OR 330'S ROOMS.. THANK YOU STAFF FRONT DESK AND HOUSEKEEPER WERE GREAT.

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8.9
Excellent
1,399 reviews

Five pools, a fitness center and sports courts are open for active guests of Paradise Point. Relaxing nature tours, beach bonfires and poolside movie nights are also held.

TIdal restaurant serves fine seafood and features craft beverages. Bars and grills are also open beside the resort’s beach and pools.

Pool was great BUT may a few more jacuzzi

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8.2
Very Good
1,689 reviews

The Beach Cottages is a 3-star property located in San Diego, facing the beach. This 3-star hotel offers barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Great location and good facilities

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8.7
Excellent
572 reviews

Located across the street from the Pacific Ocean, this 14-room Inn offers ocean facing rooms in a relaxed setting.

Guest rooms at Scripps Inn feature coffee makers, a small refrigerator, flat screen TV, and ceiling fans. Fans can be provided in each room upon request.

Welcomed by very friendly staff who did the best to let me check in earlier. Beautiful airy room that had all what I needed. The ocean is just across the street and what I would call the center is a 15 minutes walk away.

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8.9
Excellent
339 reviews

Featuring a beachfront outdoor 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.

Everything was enjoyable about this gem hotel, and everyone was kind and attentive to guest’s needs, congratulations for running this property with such quality standards!

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8.9
Excellent
661 reviews

Looking for a beach resort?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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