Crystal Pier Hotel - San Diego
  • Type: Boutique
    • User Rating  

  • NileGuide Expert Says:

    Though perhaps not as 'obviously' classy as some other San Diego hotel staples, the Crystal Pier offers up families a beach cabin feel without worrying about cleanup or tenants

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    • Description:

    • If historic charm is higher on your wish list than hotel-style service, head to this unique cluster of cottages sitting literally over the surf on the vintage Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. You'll get a separate living room and bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private patio with breathtaking ocean views -- all within the whitewashed walls of carefully renovated cottages from 1936. Each of the Cape Cod-style cottages has a deck. The more expensive units farthest out have more privacy. Six less expensive units are not actually on the pier, but still offer sunset-facing sea views. Guests drive right out and park beside their cottages, a real boon on crowded weekends. This operation is strictly BYOBT (beach towels), and the office is open only from 8am to 8pm. These accommodations book up fast; reserve for summer and holiday weekends 8 to 11 months in advance, 4 to 6 months in advance for winter. Or with luck, you might be able to nab someone's cancelled reservation.

    • © Frommer's 2013

    User Reviews for Crystal Pier Hotel

    •  

      The room says it all

    • We stayed for one night and it was fantastic. With a location like that just give me the room and get out of the way. It is definitely not a lux area but sleeping over the water was...

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      Great place for water lovers

    • I stayed her with my daughter and my ten year granddaugher. We hade to move cabins once, but was worth it to get to stay here. You are just a short walk to the beach which you are...

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      Perfect For Family Time at the Beach

    • We were a little worried about some of the previous reviews, but our experience at Crystal Pier was fabulous. Service was excellent. 1 bedroom cottage was very clean, with a great,...

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    Awards:

    Frommer's
    Frommer's
    •  Highly Recommended 2009
    •  Highly Recommended 2010

    Other features:

    Management will loan various beach amenities like chairs and umbrellas.

    • Details

      • Contact:

      • visit website
      • tel: 800/748-5894
      • fax: 858/483-6811

      • Address:

      • 4500 Ocean Blvd
      • At Garnet Ave
      • San Diego, CA 92109

      • Neighborhood:

        • Beach Cities

      • Other resources:

      • Y! Travel: Crystal Pier Hotel

      • Amenities:

      • business-facilities
      • handicap-accessible
      • non-smoking
      • parking
      • solarium
      • tv-in-room

      • Payments:

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