The Wayfarer San Diego – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ocean Views
The Wayfarer San Diego offers 126 guest rooms and suites, many with ocean views. Each room includes a 50-inch flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a mini refrigerator, and a furnished balcony. Accessible rooms feature grab bars in the bathroom and walkout partial ocean views. Suites add separate living areas and bunk beds.
Dining at Zephyr Café
Zephyr Café serves craft coffee from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, breakfast favorites, and quick bites. Open daily at 7 AM, it offers to-go options and canned beverages. Nearby, Woody's provides breakfast burritos and burgers with oceanfront views.
Beachfront Pool & Surfing
The hotel features a heated oceanview pool with fire pits and daybeds. Pacific Surf School, located in front of the hotel, offers surfing lessons and board rentals. Guests can rent beach cruiser bikes or walk to Crystal Pier.
Steps from Pacific Beach
The Wayfarer San Diego is directly on Pacific Beach, near the Strand boardwalk. It's a 10-minute drive to the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego Zoo. Nearby landmarks include Belmont Amusement Park (2 km) and SeaWorld San Diego (4 km).
Services for Groups
The hotel assists with room blocks for weddings, reunions, and corporate groups. Onsite parking costs $40 per day. Accessible features include wheelchair lifts to the pool and beach, plus guest laundry facilities.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Jacuzzi
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor