This property is a must see and stay whie in San Diego. We stayed here two nights, the view was never the same. The cottages are comfortable and have enought space to make them functional. It would be hard to replicate the views anywhere. The only odd thing about this property is the cottages shift slightly when the waves hit... More

Very nice cottages, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in early December. You hear the waves crashing both from your private deck as well as from the interior of the cottage. The cottage had a wall furnace that quickly heated the place at night, plenty of windows, a private parking space right in front of the cottage. The LARGE semi-private... More

This is an expensive hotel. We got a special on Groupon and paid half price for two nights which made it affordable. Now, don't expect a luxury hotel. This is a "beach hotel" It is nicely appointed with basic items, but no frills. Each cottage does have a full kitchen which is great if you are staying for more than... More

I had never been to California and wanted to stay on the beach. This is a real beach expierence. The ocean is there 24/7. We stayed in a cottage right on the pier. It was lovely. A bit pricey, but for a family of six well worth it. Nice ambience, kitchen facilities,comfy beds and the sound of the sea! Plus... More

The pier is definitely a tourist destination and staying in a cottage on the pier is a one time must do. That being said, the cottages are rustic - we had #14 and would have liked to be further out on the pier. Our friends stayed across at #15 and their unit was in slightly better condition than ours. There... More

My wife and I stayed at the Crystal Pier on the recommendation of a co-worker and it was everything she said it would be. We rented the last cottage at the end of the pier, right above the ocean, and I've never slept better in my life as the sound of the surf and the occasional "bump" from the waves... More

A group of friends and my husband and I have been going to these cottages now for four years. We go in April every year and loved it so much we now go for a weekend in November every year. None of us can ever wait to have out little fun weekend there. We always gets our two cottages side... More

We rented cabin A at the end of the pier. What a delightful experience. Sleeping OVER the Pacific Ocean is pretty special. They close the pier to the public at sunset which leaves the entire pier to those renting cabins. Great privacy. Quiet. ZERO traffic. All night we could hear the breakers crashing and the pier GENTLY rocking at high... More

I love this place. There's nothing quite like being lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves directly beneath you. My wife, on the other hand, is not a Crystal Pier fan. What’s not to like? The pier itself (not the hotel) is a wildly popular tourist destination. So it’s true that throngs of people descend on the pier... More