Beach cottages is amazing, prime location, right on the beach and the staff and management are…read moreincredible.

We have been coming to the beach cottages every summer since I was a baby. This place is hands down…read moreTHE BEST. It may not be the most updated hotel on the boardwalk, but it has everything you need. The staff is always welcoming, the house keeping staff are friendly and trustworthy, the parking lot is gated and secured by a guard throughout the day, the rooms are always clean the grounds are well maintained, and after all the years of being loyal visitors, we have yet to experience anything negative at this property. I love that the grounds are secure and you can allow your children to go into the courtyard area and play the provided games with peace of mind- knowing that they'll be safe. They provide tons of outdoor seating options and grills for tenants, which makes cooking a breeze. In order to enter from the beach/boardwalk, you must have a room key to enter the premises- another awesome perk. This keeps all the riff-raft out of the area. &At night, they also require a room key to enter through the front of the building- which is a newer feature, and much appreciated. You can leave your beach toys & chairs outside your room without worrying about someone coming to steal it. We have locked our bikes up downstairs in the courtyard area & nobody messes with them. This is such a great place to stay & an amazing tradition that our family has. We look forward to our visit every May!

Wife and I had a great time…read more Kudos to front desk Carlos and Walley! Very helpful, and we'll certainly be back.

We always stay at this hotel when visiting San Diego! The location is perfect! Everyone at this…read morehotel is helpful and they have excellent hospitality. You can enjoy the boardwalk and ocean view while relaxing at the pool and in the jacuzzi. Thank you Stephanie for everything! We appreciate all you do!

When me and the lovely Ayesha S. made the decision we needed to get the heck out of town for the…read more4th, I remembered a great trip to Ocean Beach two years back and immediately began looking for accommodations. I wanted something different; no Marriott or stuffy hotel, so I went onto vrbo.com (Vacation Rentals By Owner) and immediately fell in love with The Brighton Beach Bungalows. The reservation process was very easy; email exchange followed by a phone call, and working with Laurie and Ian was incredibly easy. They are a lovely married couple who own the two rental homes, appropriately named the "Sun" and "Surf" bungalows. Upon arrival, we were excited to see that we were about a block off of Ocean Beach, had our own garage (which is very necessary on the busy block), there were 5 or 6 cruisers for us to ride around on, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, a beach blanket... and even a shower outside in the yard area. Once inside, the same attention to detail carried all through the house. Wifi, two TV's, every type of dish or cooking item you could ever need, ample towels, a plush, comfortable couch and incredibly comfortable bed. Everything we needed was right there for us. Even on last minute booking, the bungalows are perfectly reasonable cost wise, and the ability to cook and entertain without having to eat out every meal was fabulous. This was the perfect place to stay, and I will never stay anywhere else in San Diego again!!

What a great little place to stay so close to the beach. We were there four nights, and enjoyed the…read morelocation immensely. You are within a 10 minute walk to everything would need, including bars, restaurants and of course the beach. We will definitely be staying here again and also recommending to all our friends! And if you do want to head downtown its only a $14.00 Uber ride.

Beautiful scenery and very clean and comfortable place to stay…read more Close to so many fun spots and our favorite activity was Baja Border Tours LLC with West. Definitely a great place to stay in San Diego!

Wow what an amazing view and the houses are top notch. Very spacious, priced to sell and great…read morelocation. We walked the sunset cliffs and ended the night with a fire in the yard with the sound of the ocean in the background. I love this place and can't believe it's not anywhere on yelp. Sam the property manager has always been very helpful and makes sure there are no problems ever! Please take a look for Yourself this place is amazing.

Our first time here For our friends birthday we stay here with are good friends we had rented a 2…read moreroom suite but The day of we were going there the Hotel called us to say they had plumbing issues So we had 2 single rooms the were good Big high bed and antiques furniture in the room AC a bathroom, and we were by the back patio And we walk out there but hot outside They offer a breakfast on Monday in early morning 6:00 am to 9:30am It started with delicious granola and milk Date nut bread, with butter Coffee, Tea, Juice, milk You make the hot drinks of your choice, Next was a quiche with spinach and feta cheese And fruit, apples sliced watermelon and oranges Such a pretty dishes Chalette was our server and so sweet All the great staff was genuinely nice here We want to come here again

Charming B&B! Like stepping back in time, the hotel is filled with antique furniture and historic…read moretouches ( never fear the plumbing is modern!) As noted in other reviews the rooms are small- my husband and I are NOT small, we managed! The tall bed was comfortable and there was a helpful step placed in the closet so I did not have to resort to a high jump to get in. The bed was comfy. Breakfast was ok- I have a food allergy and staff had to scramble to accommodate it. I didn't think of it when we made the reservations, so that is on me. STAFF WAS AMAZING! Warm, friendly and filled with recommendations on where to eat ( dinner- and of course APPLE PIE!) We all agreed (we were traveling with others) that we would like to come and stay again. When you take into account the afternoon tea and a full breakfast, it's downright budget friendly!

Great place if you have pets - amazing location that is 100% pet friendly! Our 11-month old pups…read moreloved indoor and outdoor space

We were so happy to stay at Blue Heron Cottages January and February of 2025 (our fourth or fifth…read moretime--we've lost count)! As always, we had a wonderful time traveling with our two pups. Austen and Dani were so accommodating and welcoming, and took care of all of our needs quickly and completely. Denise, the owner, is so quick to respond to any email communication, and so very helpful. Ocean Beach, fondly known as "OB" offers so much, from Sunset Cliffs, shopping, easy walking, and such beauty. We love finding dinner at the Wednesday evening Farmers' Market, walking two blocks to the ocean from our cottage, and shopping downtown on Newport Avenue. It's great, not to mention unusual, to have a safe and secure parking spot off street, but BHC offers just that. And 20-30 minutes away by car: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Torrey Pines, Shelter Island, Little Italy, Gaslamp District, and more. We have already booked for next year!

One of my favorite places to stay in San Diego…read more I really love that you can have a beach front stay, open some sliding doors and be steps away from the sand. Bahia resort has cabanas lined up on the sand, along the waters. It's just so nice to be able to wake up, go outside and take it all in. Aside from having amenities like a pool, golf, different planned activities, paddle boarding and boat rentals, Bahia is also across the street from Belmont store and walking distance to some hole in the walls to visit. I've had maybe one mix up when booking, but they did alright trying to make the situation better. Altogether, I've always felt like service here was okay. The rooms are not super modern, but being able to be beachfront really is such a special bonus for me that I see myself coming to visit time and time again. It's great for a staycation, or if you have any nearby San Diego visits on your itinerary.

The Bahia Resort made for a terrific San Diego vacation! The location is fantastic--right by the…read moreboardwalk, so you can walk, bike, or burn off all the ice cream your kids convinced you to buy. It's a great spot for families, with plenty to keep everyone entertained. The rooms are a little dated, and the air conditioner sounds like it's preparing for takeoff every time it kicks on, but after a day of chasing kids around Mission Bay, you'll probably sleep through it anyway. Big shoutout to the coffee shop--it serves the kind of coffee parents need before another day of "Dad, watch this!" The sea lions are great to see every day as well. Overall, we'd happily stay here again. Great location, kid-friendly, and full of vacation memories. Just don't be surprised if the A/C tries to join the conversation. Also if you get the suite on the beach like we had , avoid being near the bonfires. It smokes out the entire place regardless of whether the windows are closed.

I stayed here with two young families and had such a wonderful time. The house is literally right…read moreon the beach and a short stroll to the store and local bars etc. The inside is really cozy and designed to high standard....it has an awesome beachy feel and the owners went out of their way to make sure we felt like it was our home. They live close by so are available for any questions and can greet you personally...its just great to have an endless supply of towels and they have a stash of boogie boards/umbrella's etc. for the beach which were very handy! Great place for a family get together..looking forward to our next visit already.

We had a great time in this perfectly located home; plenty of space for us 6 women to spread our…read morestuff all over. Very comfy sleeping and living areas, with a killer view of beach and ocean; great people-watching ops, too. Every detail was provided, from body lotions to hair dryers to beach toys, tons of board games, books, you name it. Recently painted and clean, it was the perfect space for my South Dakota relatives to experience 3 days of beautiful beach vibe.

regular GUY reviews... Pacific Terrace Hotel (Pacific Beach,…read moreSan Diego, CA) Family Suite, Room 122, 6 nights 550 ft2 2 Queens, 1 Sofa/Bed, Patio Cost: $$$ ($600 - $999 / night) */* Final SCORE: 4.55 Last Thoughts: Pacific Terrace Hotel was an excellent (and not cheap) base for an amazing Pacific beach vacation */* */ The Room... (4/5) Bathroom: Clean, lots of towels Toilet and shower in separate room from vanity Dual sinks but limited electrical outlets Plenty of counter space Enclosed shower with rain head; No tub regular GUY's daughter reports: "I really liked the shower" The Beds: Beds were on the softer side; Linens were clean and fresh; I was comfortable Sofa Bed: regular GUY's daughter reports: "The sofa bed was ok I guess" Extra Features: Convenient outlets and USB ports built into side table and desk Ceiling fans Kitchenette: Coffee maker (think there was free coffee pods but didn't use), mini fridge, microwave, toaster (rare thing) First night there was a couple bottles of Evian with a complimentary label on them... there were more bottles after that but without a complimentary label so we didn't drink those (I could have asked the front desk if they were free but didn't) There's a Ralph's and 7-Eleven walking distance for stocking the mini fridge Layout: Lots of space; 2 separate rooms; bathroom in the bedroom; kitchenette in the living room; 2 TVs Dedicated desk space Outdoor Space: Patio, 4 chairs and a small table, comfortable seating, heavy furniture No other guests could see us but people walking by could Style: Lots of woodwork (headboards, blinds, even ceiling in vanity area) Open all the blinds to bring in light View: I knew that family suites were on the first floor, side of building, with partial ocean view. Our room was closest to the boardwalk, with a nice view; people walking by did look at me on the patio !-------- LIGHT Alerts! Bedroom had a decent amount of light in the morning with the wood blinds to the patio closed NOISE Alerts! We could hear boisterous neighbors across the hall Patio furniture is heavy; we could hear neighbors dragging it around --------! */ *... Activities... (-/5) There was a fire show thing by the pool the day we arrived but we couldn't make it I think you can arrange a room massage but we didn't do it Amenities... (5/5) No resort fee We used the hotel's free beach towels, chairs and umbrella (ask front desk), think they have boogie boards and bikes Small gift shop with nice selection Fitness Center... (4/5) Accessed via the garage; Small, maybe 4-5 people max regular GUY's son reports: "Pretty ok, especially if I'm the only one in there" Grub... (4/5) Terrace Café is available for breakfast, brunch & dinner (food a little fancy) Many food options short walk to Mission Blvd and Crystal Pier Location... (5/5) Amazing sunset view Short walk to Crystal Pier, shops along Mission Blvd, Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach The hotel sits on a bluff above pacific beach; to get to the beach: directly north is a ramp down to the beach; directly south are stairs down to the beach - may be an issue if you have mobility concerns Parking... (5/5) Valet $45 / night. You can self park. Secure underground parking lot. It's not a secret - you will pay (a lot) for parking anywhere near the beach so plan on paying or finding parking on your own Pool... (5/5) Heated, nice size, great view, poolside service, plenty of towels Guest rooms facing west can see the pool; people walking by can see the pool Seating is first come, no cabana rentals, seating a little tight Random... (4.5/5) Laundry room (on the garage level), didn't use but good to know Elevators were slow Safety... (4/5) The neighborhood and walk along the beach were safe. Occasional unhoused people. *Teenage daughter walk around the area alone? No Staff & Service... (5/5) Front desk always attentive and friendly Valet and bellhop fast, friendly and efficient Cleaning was always in our room rather late (between 3-5) Check-in (room was ready when we arrived at 3pm) and check-out had no issues No Billing issues ...*

This hotel was super conveniently located right on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, it was perfect…read morefor me. I paid an arm and a leg for the room but it was absolutely massive and I had sliding glass doors directly onto my own private patio which was right next to the pool overlooking the ocean, it was really incredible despite how outdated the room felt, somehow the size of the room made it more modern and it felt clean. The people at the front desk were young, fun, outgoing, really friendly and I appreciated that. They told me about some happy hour they were having later in the day and I felt very welcome here unlike other hotels I stayed at in the San Diego area. The bathroom was huge in my room, very weird vibe, like felt cabin-like, I don't know how else to explain it, but it was spacious, big countertop by the sink plenty of room to get ready. The coffee bar had an enormous countertop which was great for keeping all of my things, huge mirrors everywhere too. The bed was really comfortable, again great view outside, awesome staff. It was so nice to be able to walk the boardwalk and pop back in here whenever I needed to grab something or use the restroom. Walking distance to everything. Highly recommend, I would definitely stay here again. But I probably won't because the cost is INSANE. Sorry but it is. Also housekeeping found my jewelry box loaded with jewelry and returned it to the front desk who subsequently shipped it back to my house for me. For a charge of course but I do appreciate the honesty of the staff that goes a long long way! Thank you!!