Great experience

The rooms were very nice and the response to any request was immediate and more than satisfactory.

Nearby restaurant Gringos was truly a delicious eating experience.

We met so many enjoyable interesting people at the Beach Cottages. It made our 7 day vacation a memorable occasion. Karen

Great Great Great

Great location, on the beach. Great staff. Great rooms, nothing fancy but kitchens, fresh air and it's on the beach. Great for families, your in the center of the beach people but the cottages cater to families and kids. (And your on the beach)

A very unique beach vacation

My wife and I have had a lot of beach vacations and this is one we'll definitely do again. We spent six terrific nights here.

1. The Beach Cottages We were in the third row of cottages and it was great. The cottage had a lot more room than a typical hotel room. The buildings are old but extremely well maintained. Not a single cob web, no insects and very, very clean. The full kitchen was really nice to have around. We didn't use it for lunch or dinner meals but used it every day for breakfast. And after breakfast we would take our coffee to the beach (about 100 feet from our door). The Cottages are not air conditioned which is not normally a big deal. The beach nights are cool but there were a couple of untypical 90 degree days where it was a little warm in the late afternoon. We would have appreciated air conditioning on those days.A comfy cottage on the Pacific - it doesn't get much better! The staff was excellent as well.

2. Pacific Beach This is the the place to experience the California surf and beach culture. Surfers, from 7:00 AM to Sundown - every day and lots more of them on weekends. Rollerbladers, skateboarders,cyclists, joggers and walkers all vying for space on the boardwalk but with never a collision and never a problem. This is beach action central with people of all ages on the beach and cruising the boardwalk. I suppose that if you like your vacations in remote, people-less places then this busy beach may not be for you. But we found it exhilarating. There are people of all ages on PB. The resident surf crowd is certainly 20 something but there are lots of 30s,40s,50s,60s and some 70s around. Lots of families too. The beach is very clean and well maintained with good swimming. They talk about Southern California rip-tides but I found the swimming excellent. The "pull" of the water was non-existent especially when compared to a place like Maui where standing in two feet of water almosts knocks you off your feet. One of the real surprises was PB dining. Every night we made a point of being back at the cottage in the late afternoon/early evening so we could walk to dinner. We dined in a different PB restaurant every night with the closest being a 1 minute walk and the farthest being a 5 minute walk. Walking from your cottage to a nice restaurant to watch a Pacific sunset - how good is that? We could have stayed for a month and not run out of PB restaurants.

3. San Diego It's my favourite city in North America. It got everything. 'Nuff said! From the Beach Cottages you're only 15 minutes from all the San Diego things to do.

Beach Cottages on Pacific Beach in San Diego. We highly recommend this if you're looking for a unique California beach vacation. Watch out though. You may find yourself wanting to live there.

Good location, not great cottages

Great location but cottages were a bit shabby. Had ants in the bathroom. Great place to stay cos you can walk down to OB, OB is excellent

Simply wornderful vacation at the Cottages

We have enjoyed going to the Beach Cottages for the last 5 years with our children. The cottages are perfect, simple and clean. We recommend this to any family who wants to establish fond memories and lots of time together....We must say the office and housekeeping staff are absolutely fantastic!!

Motel rooms need updating - guard your meds

The motel rooms need updating and can be a bit dismal but what I saw of the newer portions and the cottage part of this place looked great - would recommend those rather than the motel portion. Also, guard your medications. My father, thinking the staff was trustworthy, didn't lock up his medication and wound up missing some doses of some very vital medication. The administrative staff denied there was a problem - not very good PR.

Fabulous Find on Pacific Beach

Our family has been staying here for five years now and we love it!

It's a great location for adults and children. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The rooms are great for sleeping or hanging out - very spacious and clean. One of the few spots in Pacific Beach with plenty of parking too. This is a must try!

Great everything!

Our family loves the Beach Cottages. Great location. Ample parking. A safe place for the kids to play. Right on the beach. Close to everything. Several different sized rooms available. I've stayed in most, and depending on your needs, they're all great. Great place for families.

The Best on the Beach

Our family has been staying here for over 20 years and we love it. The rooms are clean, the staff friendly and the views are awesome. Located within walking distance of shopping and eating. Short drives to other attractions. It is a great place to stay. The only downside is there is no pool.

Best Value in San Diego

Over the course of nearly 15 years, I've stayed at several motels on Pacific Beach. My first choice is ALWAYS The Beach Cottages. Friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms, ample parking, well manicured grounds (a rarity on the beach properties) and an awesome location. Excellent value. One suggestion -- the rooms in the main building could stand a little updating but that small complaint would certainly not keep me away. The biggest problem is that The Beach Cottages are so wonderful they fill up fast, so make your reservations early!