This was the first trip to San Diego for my wife and me and we wanted to experience the fabled Southern California beach culture. We're both in our 60's, so by experience I mean, watch.
We stayed for three nights Saturday-Monday after previously staying in Point Loma for three nights.

We choose Pacific Shores Inn based on Travel Advisor reviews and the Inn's website. I was somewhat concerned when there was no way to verify my reservation via email (which I made directly by phoning the Inn, since their website did not offer me all the room choices I knew were available.) I wound up calling the Inn prior to leaving on vacation to verify the reservation. Once we arrived everything was exactly as requested.

We asked for an upper level 2Q N/S room with kitchen, and a view of the ocean, if possible. The room was huge, with a separate kitchen area and table, a large main room with another table, and a very large walk in closet. The bathroom was above average, but the door was right next to one of the beds.

About four rooms shared an outside balcony and each room had its own plastic table and chairs set outside into a little alcove by each room's door.

There was a view of the ocean from the balcony, but since the boardwalk and beach was less than a half-block away we simply walked through the parking lot and there it was (except for one other property in front of the Inn).

A pleasant surprise was the coin laundry. The Continenal breakfast was the standard rolls, coffee,fruit and juice, but the coffee was very good.

One wing of the Inn was being extensively remodeled, the rooms were essentially being gutted and rebuilt. I would strongly suggest that you request an upper level room, and the one's with kitchens don't cost a lot more and appear to be a lot larger.

Housekeeping was good, the staff was pleasant (I learned that the motel did not have an internet connection in the office except for the reservation system, which explains the lack of email confirmation.)

The Inn is located near the northern end of the beach/boardwalk, which was great because it was less crowded and noisy, yet in a block or two you were right in the middle of the beach scene.

We were fortunate to be there when the surf was unusually high and saw high waves, and dozens of surfers up and down the coast. Some of the surfers had come from long distances to take advantage of the waves and a few were staying at the Inn.

The weather was perfect, sunny and in the 70's which was what we were seeking after a tough Wisconsin winter. The mid-January price was great , the room was perfect ...... but, I wouldn't want to stay there from Spring Break until the end of the year unless I was much younger, because Pacific Beach is striclty a youth-oriented destination most of the year.

We had a few times where the outside noise in the parking lot was excessive, I imagine most of the time the area has a college-town atmosphere. I didn't see any children at the Inn, and almost none in the entire area.

Along the boardwalk on the beach bluff there were numerous restaurants and bars, and the shopping area was eclectic. It is a great place to soak up the sun and people-watch, plus you can walk the beach for hours.

I would stay there again, at the right time of the year.

I stayed here for 4 nights and had a wonderful stay. Me and a friend drove here all the way from Flagstaff so we were relieved that check-in was quick and easy. Our rooms where huge,with a mini fridge,microwave etc which certainly helped with keeping our beer cool and some snacks warm,the room was one of the older ones but that didn't bother me because you would have a table and chairs outside the room,just perfect to drink a cold one.
The location was a massive plus,you're just 2 minutes from the beach,it's only a few minutes from Garnett Blvd where all the bars, shops and restaurants are and about a 40 minute walk to Mission Beach and Belmont Park. I can't wait to go back!!!

When I stayed there the first two times it was great because I got a huge room and stayed for 2 weeks each time. The third time I stayed it was a much smaller room and I guess I was spoiled by the first rooms.

I stayed at this property with three friends this past weekend. For younger adults, this was a great value. Our average night’s stay was $100 for a room with 2 queen beds and a walk in closet large enough to accommodate a queen sized air mattress, room 23. The mini frig and microwave came in handy. Our room was on a corner on the second floor and had views of the ocean. The staff was helpful, rooms were clean (although it did have a rather unpleasant smell upon entering), parking and complimentary breakfast of pastries, coffee and juice was sufficient. Plus, the location is a very short walk to the beach and only a couple blocks from Garnet Ave, which has a great selection of restaurants, shops and bars. My only complaint is that the shower drained very slowly and sink area was very small. Overall, I will definitely consider staying here again.