Left section : Mission Pacific Beach Resort
The super stylish sister hotels by Hyatt , the Mission Pacific Beach Resort and The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa , sit adjacent to each other on the beachfront right across from the iconic pier . Since their openings in 2021 , the side-by-side properties underscore a burgeoning downtown scene . Though the properties complement each other , they each offer unique experiences .
Mission Pacific sets the new aesthetic for casual luxury in O ’ Side . A Joie de Vivre hotel , the property features 161 guest rooms and is undeniably Southern Californian . The laid-back design exudes a comfortable , residential feel with rooms featuring sweeping ocean views and an anti-hotel room vibe with custom furnishings , original artwork and spa-inspired baths . Local art is featured throughout the hotel — both hotels , in fact . Curated by the Oceanside Museum of Art , eclectic ocean-inspired pieces can be found seamlessly integrated in
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Right section : The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
all the public spaces , but the lenticular 3D works on the unlikely walls of the elevators are particularly memorable .
The iconic Rooftop Bar has become the place to go in town for a sunset drink . Sip on craft cocktails and indulge in Mediterranean-inspired bites in the lounge environment on the sixth floor of the hotel while watching surf breaks . It doesn ’ t get much better .
The Seabird resort is surf culture with a classy yet unpretentious vibe . With 226 rooms , this coastal beach house is comfortable and airy . The signature pool deck is a fantastic place to chill while Sunny ’ s Spa & Beauty Lounge is the choice for locals and visitors alike to indulge in a playful twist on holistic “ soul care .” Check out the secluded wood-paneled library on the second floor and grab a book from the shelves or return a few emails in the quiet nautical ambiance .
LEFT PHOTOS : COURTESY OF MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT ; RIGHT PHOTOS : COURTESY OF THE SEABIRD OCEAN RESORT & SPA
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