OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Oceanside’s hospitality scene simply scored a significant win as two of the coastal metropolis’s resorts have been named among the many absolute best in Southern California, in response to a well-liked luxurious and journey journal.
The Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, voted on by greater than 750,000 readers, spotlight the perfect locations and hospitality experiences all over the world—and this yr, the highest resort in SoCal could be discovered in San Diego’s North County.
Think rooftop sunsets with stay DJs setting the temper, MICHELIN-starred delicacies, and a historic home from “Top Gun” turned cafe. It’s the Mission Pacific Beach Resort that’s turning heads and hold guests coming again, securing the No. 1 rating.
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Opened in 2021, Mission Pacific blends boutique luxurious with breezy coastal vibes. With 161 oceanview rooms, a rooftop pool and bar, curated art work from the Oceanside Museum of Art, and the acclaimed Valle restaurant by MICHELIN-starred Chef Roberto Alcocer, this isn’t your typical seaside lodge.
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A collection at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. (Credit: Mission Pacific Beach Resort)
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Rooftop bar and restaurant at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. (Credit: Mission Pacific Beach Resort)
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A collection at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. (Credit: Mission Pacific Beach Resort)
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Exterior look of Mission Pacific Beach Resort. (Credit: Mission Pacific Beach Resort)
And sure — the unique “Top Gun” home sits proper on the property, reimagined as HIGH-pie, a nostalgic hand pie spot that feels as whimsical because it does Instagram-worthy.
Oceanside’s Top Gun House. (Credit: Douglas Freidman by way of Mission Pacific Beach Resort)
“To be recognized as the No. 1 hotel in Southern California by Condé Nast Traveler is an extraordinary honor, as it reflects the genuine experiences of our guests,” mentioned Tim Obert, space managing director, Hyatt. “We’re deeply grateful for this recognition by readers of one of travel’s most respected publications.”
Right subsequent door, The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific’s sister property, additionally earned excessive reward— touchdown at No. 14 in the area. With 226 rooms, an ocean-facing spa and practically 20,000 sq. toes of occasion house, The Seabird brings rest and magnificence to the West Coast shoreline.
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Patio view at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside, Calif. (Credit: The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa)
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Pool space at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside, Calif. (Credit: The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa)
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Exterior view of The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside, Calif. (Credit: The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa)
This will not be the primary time Mission Pacific has obtained nationwide recognition. In 2024, the resort was named the No. 1 Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure. With back-to-back honors from two of essentially the most revered names in journey, Oceanside is shortly changing into a go-to vacation spot for vacationers.
“It’s a joy to watch guests connect with our vision of authentic Oceanside hospitality—from our award-winning drinking and dining destinations to our celebration of local surf scene,” Obert added. “We’re proud to represent not just our resorts, but the thriving community of Oceanside.”
Oceanside — or “O’side,” as locals name it — is in the midst of a full-blown glow-up. What was as soon as a laidback surf city is now a rising star on the SoCal journey map, drawing foodies, artists and style-conscious vacationers from across the globe.
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