A beautiful California beach resort has been named the best in the US, thanks to its stunning views and Michelin-starred food.
Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside has taken the top spot in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious reader poll, beating out luxury stalwarts to become the must-visit destination of 2024.
This seven-story slice of paradise, which opened just three years ago, has already caused a stir with its 161 sumptuous rooms with stunning sea views.
On top of that, it has a Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant, an Instagram-worthy rooftop bar serving craft cocktails at sunset, and an original house from ‘Top Gun,’ the 1986 Tom Cruise classic.
A beautiful California beach resort has been named the best in the US, thanks to its gorgeous views, sumptuous rooms and Michelin-starred food.
Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside has claimed the top spot in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious reader poll, beating out luxury stalwarts to become the must-visit destination of 2024 (hotel restaurant pictured)
Tim Obert, Area Managing Director of the resort, said: Mercury News“I think everyone was completely surprised,”
“It was our guests who voted for us, and they are very experienced and knowledgeable people. They know what great is, so it’s a compliment that they were kind enough to take the time to vote for us. We expected to get a good score, but I don’t think any of us expected to be number one.”
But it’s not just the United States that has fallen in love with this coastal gem. Mission Pacific Beach also took the number 11 spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the World’s 100 Best Hotels of 2024.
This comes after Oceanside spent nearly a quarter-century trying to develop a luxury beachfront hotel, with four failed attempts before its winning bid.
Despite opening during the Covid pandemic, the resort has been a success.
It has a Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant, an Instagram-worthy rooftop bar serving craft cocktails at sunset and an original ‘Top Gun’ house from the 1986 Tom Cruise classic.
This seven-story slice of paradise, which opened just three years ago, has already caused a stir with its 161 sumptuous rooms with stunning sea views.
It currently operates at 70 percent occupancy throughout the year and in summer the occupancy exceeds 80 percent.
It currently operates at 70 percent occupancy throughout the year and in summer it reaches over 80 percent.
Plus, the owners continually reinvest to keep it “fresh and relevant.”
More than 186,000 readers cast their votes.
“When it opened in May 2021, it did so during the COVID pandemic, a difficult time to launch any hotel,” Obert told the outlet.
This comes after Oceanside spent nearly a quarter-century trying to develop a luxury beachfront hotel, with four failed attempts before its winning bid.
Sauna in the hotel photo
“It started slowly and now it has gained ground and is competing very well in the market. We have an annual occupancy rate of between 67 and 70 percent, but this year we will be closer to 70 percent,” he added.
‘Like all resorts, during the summer through Labor Day, our occupancy is well over 80 percent.
“Our owners continue to reinvest in the property on a regular basis. They have experience in the luxury retail sector and continue to reinvent the product to keep it current and relevant.”
The cost of a night’s stay during the month of July is approximately $500 to $800.