Press

«View all of the 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards winners here.»

— Conde Nast

«The Mission Pacific Hotel provides an elegant setting (and stunning views of Oceanside Pier) for the stateside debut of acclaimed Chef Roberto Alcocer.»

— Michelin Guide

«Among the “new discoveries” highlighted by Michelin Guide is Valle in Oceanside, the first stateside restaurant for acclaimed Baja chef Roberto Alcocer.»

— Eater San Diego

«Whether you're traveling for work or enjoying a much-needed getaway with your family, a memorable hotel stay will make or break a travel experience. »

— USA TODAY 10Best

«Found just by the beach in Oceanside, on the sixth floor of Mission Pacific Hotel, The Rooftop Bar invites to expansive views and gorgeous sunsets»

— The Rooftop Guide

«27 Secret San Diego Spots - From hidden caves to dead bodies beneath a public park, our guide to all things hidden and hush-hush.»

— San Diego Magazine

«Chef Roberto Alcocer has put down roots in Oceanside with Valle, a lush restaurant with stellar views of the Pacific Ocean.»

— Thrillist

«Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, two newer properties in the San Diego, California, market, are focusing on tailored experiences. »

— HOTELS Magazine

«The Mission Pacific has an outstanding top floor bar with craft cocktails and fine views of the city and the beach.»

— Jim Byers Travel

«For a splurge, make a reservation at Michelin-recognized Valle, the brainchild of Chef Roberto Alcocer.»

— PureWow

«Mission Pacific is a luxurious sanctuary with a laid-back atmosphere that speaks to sophisticated travelers who want to splurge on five-star experiences but also appreciate Oceanside’s unpretentious vibes.»

— Swanky Retreats

«"San Diego's lifestyle & entertainment show on FOX 5."»

— The LOCAList SD

«"For 65 years the Adrian Awards have honored excellence in travel marketing."»

— Adrian Awards

«The Mission Pacific Hotel which opened in May, worked closely with its architects and designers to create two world-class hotels that match the look and feel of the rest of the city. »

— Travel and Leisure

«Oceanside Beach’s first rooftop bar is located on the sixth floor of Mission Pacific Hotel, offering incredible views of the Oceanside Pier and historic “Top Gun House” (now a pie shop).»

— TimeOut

«North County San Diego’s hidden gem of a city, Oceanside, is an affordable, relaxed, and fun spot to spend time on California’s coast.»

— Fodor’s Travel

«Oceanside’s Mission Pacific Hotel Is the Perfect SoCal Getaway and Home to the Famous ‘Top Gun’ House.»

— Us Weekly

«For dining on-site, try the new Chef’s Table experience at Valle, a Guadalupe Valley Kitchen, helmed by one of Baja’s most acclaimed Chefs, Roberto Alcocer.»

— BeverlyHillsCourier.com

«Offering surfing lessons and a live surf cam on its website, the Mission Pacific Resort served as a great home base for Phil Calvert as he explored Oceanside’s waves and food scene. “The view from the Mission Pacific Hotel was great,” he says. “It was probably the best hotel I’ve stayed at in a while.”»

— VisitCalifornia.com

«The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Hotel is Oceanside’s sky-high hot spot. This elevated oasis is dressed with bohemian decor and offers views of rippling blue barrels. »

— LocalMagazine.com

«The Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside is a cooI place to stay if you want to be steps away from beaches and the pier, and don't really care about being in Downtown San Diego. »

— theinfatuation.com

«Mission Pacific Hotel is right across from the beach. Its coastal flair is both laid-back yet chicly-appointed.»

— InsideHook.com

«Featured in the film classic, the structure is now home to the High Pie, a hand-pie bar with desserts that are fried to order.»

— Sunset

«Mission Pacific Hotel is offering a package for true Top Gun or Tom Cruise fans, with a hefty price tag: The Need for Speed Experience.»

— Travel Pulse

«Chef Roberto Alcocer’s eatery acts as a culinary bridge between Southern California and Valle de Guadalupe.»

— Wine Enthusiast

«Oceanside’s first-ever rooftop hotspot has evolved into a day-to-night oasis with beach club energy, where guests can ease from sunrise to sunset.»

— There San Diego

«Oceanside was one of California's original surfing hotspots in the 1950s, a history exhibited in the California Surf Museum here.»

— The Independent

«A few blacks west, the Rooftop Bar om the sixth floor of the Mission Pacific Hotel has just reopened with a nem theme that includes surf-themed cocktails, a shareable plates menu and weekend DJ entertainment. »

— The San Diego Union Tribune

«Resorts Mission Pacifi open in 2021. The recent transformation of Oceanside into a tourist hotspot is a huge achievement. Sustainability certified and boast spacious and luxurious rooms with ocean views.»

— The World News

«Coastal-plush rooms, excellent dining options, a rooftop pool, and Pacific Ocean views are just some of the reasons this boutique hotel deserves top marks.»

— TripSavvy

«The heart of the hotel, which is especially welcoming to families with children, is the expansive pool and adjacent Shelter Club restaurant and lounge.»

— Pasadena Magazine

«Whether you want to party in the Gaslamp or swim through serene sea caves, here's where to book your stay in San Diego.»

— Thrillist

«Book a stay at the beachfront Mission Pacific Hotel, a stylish property with local art curated in collaboration with the Oceanside Museum of Art.»

— Shondaland.com

«The Mission Pacific or The Seabird, two seaside sister luxury hotels with an ideal location for Oceanside exploration (as well as a hot rooftop bar and pool lounge).»

— Travel and Leisure

«In the evening we had a sunset cocktail celebration next door at Mission Pacific Hotel’s Rooftop Bar, which is the very definition of chic.»

— TheEpochTimes.com

«Mission Pacific Hotel is a dreamy oceanside boutique situated on 700 feet of prime beachfront space.»

— Modern Luxury San Diego

«Mission Pacific Hotel, is an elegant 161- room beachfront hotel that encircles HighPie, also known as the “Top Gun House” which is located at the base of the property.»

— Southern California Life

«Its modern architecture gets a beachy boost with warm, natural materials that create a tranquil space and emphasize coastal living. »

— Santa Barbara Magazine

« Built in 1887, the Graves House is one of the oldest homes in the San Diego area, and it now has a new life as the High Pie at the Top Gun House, a dessert-driven eatery at Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside, California.»

— Architectural Digest

«A contemporary oceanfront room at the 161-room Mission Pacific, where 80 percent of rooms have sea views.»

— Ranch & Coast

«Decorated with photos of Maverick and Charlie, antiques and vintage art and furniture, High Pie also offers ice cream-stuffed hand pies, cherry soda and apple kombucha.»

— Variety

«Mission Pacific Hotel, a 161-key outpost for sophisticated travelers who can splurge on five-star experiences but appreciate the unpretentious vibe of Oceanside.»

— Hotelsabovepar.com

«Celebrity chef Roberto Alcocer launched his first U.S. restaurant along the Oceanside waterfront after phenomenal success at his acclaimed Malva restaurant in Mexico. »

— Eater

«Last spring Value Retail founder Scott Malkin opened the boho chic Mission Pacific, with its buzzy Rooftop Bar.»

— Women’s Wear Daily

«Valle de Guadalupe is a magical stretch of earth. Baja’s wine region (90 minutes south of the border along the coast, turn left) has become an R&D lab for some of the country’s top winemakers and chefs like Roberto Alcocer.»

— San Diego Magazine

«Since opening, the line out the door has been pretty much a constant for Lazar’s little pie shop; they’ve been selling out early since they opened for business. »

— InsideHook

«After many years of being boarded up and abandoned, two of San Diego County’s most iconic buildings have been given new life in recent months as quick-service eateries.»

— SanDiegoTribune.com

«Mission Pacific is arguably the best place in Oceanside to catch the sunset.»

— Timeout.com

«At Mission Pacific Hotel, sunset monopolizes an ocean view from the rooftop pool chef Roberto Alcocer enhances local ingredients with his fine Mexican-cuisine techniques at Valle restaurant; and the Ozone shop allows visitors to take home the works of nearby makers.»

— 805 Living

« Here are 10 reasons to stay at the Mission Pacific Hotel.»

— Money Inc

«Mission Pacific is 161 rooms of laid-back yet luxurious seaside comfort that encompasses a rooftop pool and bar, delicious breakfast spot (High/Low), and access to the beach.»

— Afar Magazine

«If you’ve been missing the sun at the seaside this staycation due to Britain’s poor weather reputation, you’re most likely to get it here. Mission Pacific Hotel is a vibrant beachfront sanctuary with a laid-back spirit. »

— Luxurious Magazine

«Leave open the doors to your balcony (most rooms have them), and you’ll spend the night listening to the sound of the waves.»

— Los Angeles Times

«A relaxed, coastal ambiance permeates the 161-room Mission Pacific Hotel in the form of soothing textures and gentle colors. »

— Hospitality Design

«Diners don’t have to travel across the border to experience Valle de Guadalupe when they can just head to Oceanside to dine on dishes like taco de abulon, betabel nixtamal and chocolate de metate. »

— Eater San Diego

«Guests are greeted by public spaces and guestrooms distinctly outfitted with 289 artworks and site installations curated by the Oceanside Museum of Art.»

— UpScale Living

«Located an hour and a half south of LA in San Diego County, the quiet beach town is a favourite with surfers, who prize the consistency of the waves.»

— Monocle

«Takes a contemporary approach to its look with a sexier edge that makes it a spectacular respite for couples, with 161 guest rooms on offer.»

— Modern Luxury Houston

«Modern Luxury San Diego magazine is a high-end luxury lifestyle publication.»

— Modern Luxury San Diego

«Valle is inside the Mission Pacific, the more boho chic of the two new hotels, which are decorated with some 1,000 works by regional artists, curated by Oceanside Museum of Art.»

— Hollywood Reporter

«Located just north of San Diego and a two-hour train ride south from Los Angeles, Oceanside has become a destination worth visiting in its own right.»

— Travel+Leisure