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Private 2BD Apt + 1Min to Beach + Parking
Excellent hosts who were proactive in making sure we (4 of us)had everything we needed during our 5 day stay to visit son's family ! Tony brought a welcome tray with variety of snacks & drinks, besides those in the refrig...so very thoughtful & grandaughters enjoyed many of the treats. Located in a very quiet, nice neighborhood within short walking distance to beach, park area and coffee shops. Daughter & 2 granddaughters stayed in bedroom with queen & bunk beds & I stayed in Master. All very comfortable! To note too: Nice remodel, lg bathroom shower with super water pressure- was nice after long day out & about. Everything we needed, super hosts & would highly recommend this location!

PB Beachside Getaway-PARKING included!
We spent 13 nights at Angela’s while visiting our daughter in PB. The apartment is very comfortable with a cute beach theme. Bed was comfortable and shower great. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Angela had excellent communication and rules and apartment use guidelines were very clear. The location was fantastic for walking to the ocean, great coffee, bakery and restaurants nearby. I highly recommend Angela’s apartment and hope to stay again!

Beach Oasis! Free Bikes! Ideal for Couple/Families
Awesome stay! Walkable to coffee shops and beach. Highly recommend!

Mission Beach 1 BDRM w/ Large Ocean View Deck 714
My daughter and I had a great time! Your place is in an awesome location, esp being so close to beach/ocean! Loved that! Dan was very flexible/nice about Check in time and Check out time, which was very helpful!! The bed was soft/comfy. The only negative thing I could say was the “walking around noise” at times, being on lower level of an occupied upper level, especially noticeable in the early morning! We did have a noise machine that we brought, so that helped! (I did read about the foot traffic, once or twice, in other reviews, but overall, definitely still a very recommendable place!).

Mission Beach Paradise with Sweeping Ocean Views
The location was great. The place was simple but really nice. We loved our stay here and would definitely be back.

Beach Paradise #1 3 Blocks to Beach! WIFI Cable AC
Great stay, right by the beach and lots of restaurants/bars. Fun to just walk around and explore the neighborhoods and the coastline. Place is a little bit smaller than pictures show BUT everything was clean and well stocked. The lady who we got our keys from was very kind! We had a wonderful stay!

Modern Luxury 2BR Apt in Heart of OB
Great place to stay. Stayed here as part of a week of visiting the San Diego Area with my 9 year old, and we had a great time. Great location to walk around and also as a base to go out to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Sea World, etc.. and close to many amenities, restaurants, etc... The house itself is perfect for two/three people, in great shape, with easy access for the region. Also a three minute walk to ocean beach, which is great. Communication with Dan and Becky was also excelent and quite easy - with very quick replies to questions. Overall great stay.

The Lobster at the Emerald Green Beach Rentals
My girlfriends and I stayed here for the weekend and we had such an amazing. All 6 of us were able to comfortably sleep at night. You’re also just around the corner of restaurants and the beach!!!
House rentals with beach access

La Jolla Beach Bungalow Gem
Very much enjoyed our stay! Perfectly sized for two. The patio in the back was a nice touch, and the space was well equipped. Very walkable to restaurants, shops, and the beach. Dedicated parking is also super convenient if you need it (we didn't, but if we had, we would have been super glad for it). Expect some sounds from neighbors since the lots are close together; example was someone nearby using a chainsaw somewhat early in the morning (but that can happen anywhere). Was very quiet at night. Overall great, fantastic for the price. Would stay again!

Comfy Cottage Near the Beach
We had to find a place to stay with our 2 little dogs last min, we found this Airbnb and had the best experience! Erik was so friendly and gave us plenty of local recommendations and wanted to make sure we had a great time and were happy and comfortable! Everything was clean and well taken care of, our bed was super comfortable and our doggies felt right at home! We will definitely be staying here again in the future! Thank you Erik for everything!

Ocean Front Sunset Cliffs Beach House
This place is amazing!! The best views, the best walking, and the spaces in the house are perfect for a group. We made dinner in and watched the sunset every night. We also brought our 6 month old son and it was a great location to be “nap trapped.”

Pacific Beach House w/ Ocean View & Big Roof Deck
We had a wonderful stay at Matt’s place. Spacious, clean, outstanding location and communication was flawless. The toys and play area were a hit with our kids and made our stay even more memorable. We look forward to staying there again and highly recommended this place.

Beach Haven Beach House / Mission Beach / Sleeps 9
We had a fantastic stay here. The location was excellent—so close to the beach, coffee shops, and restaurants in both mission beach and pacific beach. We had 6 adults staying and didn’t feel cramped. We especially enjoyed sitting on the patio. We had no problem parking a Honda civic and Kia sportage side by side. The host was very responsive. Would definitely recommend!

Modern Sandcastle 4bedRM/ 3.5 bath/AC by the Sea
Love the beach area. Close to the restraunts and shops but far enough away from the busy part of the boardwalk. Loved the beach and how easy you could also get to the bay. Great bed and bathroom space. Inside living room area is a little small, but you have great outdoor space. The kitchen is well stocked and beds are comfy! They don’t miss a thing. Mollys down the street has the best pastries and coffee and happy hour. Great amenities and enough towels for everyone. We arrived early and Stored our luggage at Rays. It is 30 seconds away and cheap. It is close to mission Blvd, but we never felt it was too loud. Karen was great and we would stay here again. Very well decorated.

Classic 3/1 beach house, half block to beach
We had a great stay at this place. Great food, very clean and organized space, and very responsive hosts.

Beach Front at La Jolla Shores
Beautiful home and location with ocean views in La Jolla. Short uber ride to downtown and several great restaurants within walking distance and a fantastic beach! Would highly recommend!
Condo rentals with beach access

Ocean front condo heart of pacific beach
Very nice condo with outstanding views of the ocean. The place was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much and the location allowed us to walk to restaurants and clubs, as well as to drive to many attractions across the city very easily within 30 minutes. Having the assigned parking spot was especially nice. We would definitely stay at Maria's condo again.

One Bedroom Ocean Front Condo!
This was a great location, we loved being right on the beach and the walking path. The apartment was easy to access and had everything we needed, including walkable restaurants and parking. Tina was responsive, and helped us to find everything we needed.

Oceanfront Ultra Luxury Condo
Spectacular views. Perfect location. Great spaces on the inside too. We will come back!

Bay Front, On the Sand, with garage
Great stay at Glenna's place on Mission Bay. It's a spacious apartment, incredibly well equipped. With kids there was everything. The Garage is perfect to not stress about parking. Walk right out onto the bay, walk two blocks and be on the oceanside. Good food and coffee locations, playground across the street. Strongly recommend.

Endless Views oceanfront luxury condo private deck
We loved our stay! The pictures, description, and positive guest reviews are accurate: this is a beautiful, clean condo with comfortable beds and stunning views. It was perfect for our family trip (three people) and could accommodate a larger group, too. The location is close enough to local restaurants/activities without being so close as to hear the commotion. We saw dolphins from the balcony on multiple occasions and even spotted a whale! The host was very responsive to any questions/issues. We would absolutely stay again. Thank you, Swathi!

Beautifully remodeled 10th floor oceanfront condo
We had an amazing stay. Chris was very responsive. The view is incredible. Hearing the waves is soothing. The place is kids friendly with toys and books that are very fun. The area has lots of food choices. It takes just a few mins to be right on the beach. He has a wagon and beach toys. This was a very hassle free, enjoyable stay with our three little kids. No one wanted to leave.

BeachBreak #6 Spacious+Luxurious Beachfront Suite
We loved Imperial Beach. We toured the entire area and this was by far the best. The accommodations were wonderful and we would highly recommend it.

Oceanfront Elegant Condo - Remarkable Amenities
Probably the best Airbnb my wife and I have ever stayed in. Amazing location with a spectacular view. Easy check in and when you walk through the door you are met with an incredible home with peaceful music and super clean living space. Only con was the elevator situation (only one working and takes a min to get to you) but meh no big deal. We never wanted to leave the Airbnb that’s how awesome it was. Great location as well and right next to the beach. Thanks for one awesome trip and home.
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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40 properties allow pets
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