SANTA BARBARA, CA— Pacifica Hotel Co. has been upgrading its California properties in key coastal cities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay area, investing more than $1.6 million in the past year. PHC President Dale Marquis noted continued high occupancy rates, a strong balance sheet and gains in market share have enabled Pacifica to complete the ambitious renovation program. Properties renovated include: Blue Sea Lodge in San Diego, Carlyle Inn in Beverly Hills, Fireside Inn Cambria, Half Moon Bay Lodge, Hampton Inn & Suites in Santa Ana, Holiday Inn in San Luis Obispo, Inn at Venice Beach, Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn, and the Sandcastle Inn and the Spyglass in on Pismo Beach.