海風汽車旅館(Sea Breeze Motel)

There is nothing fancy at this 1960's-vintage motel, but the Pacific Ocean views are STUNNING. And dinner and dancing at nearby Nick's is a huge draw. We have come to Nick's for crab sandwiches and top-notch seafood followed by dancing a few times over the years, but this time we decided to overnight, and it was great fun to hear the waves crashing and smell the sea air. We came in winter, which I'm guessing is way cheaper than summer, since in the warm months refugees from hot interior regions surely flock to Pacifica to cool down. But this just means it's not as crowded, and oddly often more sunny than summer! So try a winter excursion for a quick and less expensive get-away! IMPORTANT TIP: Unless you want salt water caked all over your car, park in the lanes further away from the sea! The morning we left, spray from a high tide crashing against the barrier rocks was splashing all over a fancy cloth-topped convertible that was foolishly parked by the rock barrier right by the sea. Oops. You definitely feel the climate change when visiting Pacifica. Watching huge waves crash so close makes me wonder just how long this gem of a hotel and restaurant will remain with us.

If you love being close to the ocean, spend some time at Pacifica’s Seabreeze Motel at Rockaway Beach. While the rooms aren’t lush, they contain everything you need, and they’re squeaky clean. You can see and hear the waves from your room and the surf and sand are also literally steps from your door. Grab lunch or dinner at Nick’s and decompress at this delightful spot less than a half hour from downtown San Francisco.

East coaster here on the West Coast for a relatives’ graduation..we decided to break away and take a trip to the coast line. Sea Breeze is perfectly located on the water. Beach is foot steps away. Room large enough for (2). Shower not spacious. It was excessively warm that day and there is no AC in the room. Staff was friendly, courteous and also provided us with a mini fan. By sun set so did the temperature. And I slept like a baby. Coffee and breakfast snacks in the main office.

Two PROs: 1) Owners & staff are pleasant 2) Proximity to the ocean. The property is elevated, take a few steps to the rocky edge and look down onto the ocean. There are sandy beaches close by as well. The rooms are outdated and worn, but I didn’t mind because the room was functional. BUT the condition of the carpet is unforgivable; had to wear my slippers. I get it, the environment is humid and guests are rough on the carpet. But I STRONGLY urge them to consider getting a water-proof, non-slip laminate in a nice rustic beachy grey. That’s exactly what I have in my master bedroom and it would class up the room a bit. They can change out the vacuum for a Bissell crosswave. FYI, there’s a freakin’ PUBLIC parking lot between the ocean-view rooms and the ocean. I arrived on a Holiday weekend and it was NON-STOP noise and traffic just a few feet from my hotel door. Many visitors had NO respect for the hotel guests, speeding, blasting music, talking loud just a few feed from our door. Sometimes the vehicle itself would be unreasonably loud (think motorcycles and classic cars). Monday was Labor day, it was SO loud in the parking lot. Tuesday and Wednesday the restaurant/lounge was closed so it was finally quiet. Thursday the restaurant opened and traffic picked up but the noise wasn’t too bad yet. Friday a wedding party arrived, many of them smoked cigarettes and talked loud outside our rooms. I had to close my window because my new nextdoor neighbors were constantly smoking just a few feet from my window. I’m not trying to be a ‘Karen’ but I have respiratory issues so this was more than just a minor annoyance. So no fresh air or ocean sounds from my room after that point. If you like a party atmosphere then you’ll fit right it. But if you want a peaceful quiet trip to the ocean you will NOT get that here, unless you stay on a weekday. Oh, and that restaurant/lounge really needs to mix in some newer music. Oh my gosh, I went there three times and the music was always old, very old.

This place was great. The views were worth way more than we paid for this motel. Very close to everything but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful ocean views. Could use some updating but it was a clean bed to sleep on for a fair price.

Great location. Older building with a few things needing attention hut did not sway our experience. Great place‼️ Affordable and amazing location‼️ Would definitely stay here again and again‼️

On the ocean! Great view and walking area! Did have sand in the rooms, but because you’re practically sitting on the beach.

Once you park the car, everything you need is within walking distance. Very relaxing, hearing the ocean all night!

The room is basic and the heater/a/c unit didn’t work but you stay here to look at the ocean and eat at Nick’s