Beach & Park Family Fun Getaway -Steps to Sand

San Diego, California
$472 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The beach is right across the street from this awesome 2 bedroom vacation apartment. Stay right in the heart of Mission Beach where all the action is. Belmont Park and the giant roller coaster are only a block away. Ideal space for a family of 4 people. Equipped with AC's in the bedrooms, a rare luxury in the beach area of San Diego. Garage for parking a compact car. Restaurants and shops within walking distance. Just 2 miles from Sea World & 5 miles from the airport!

Janet & Scott are your hosts. We are a husband and wife team and we live nearby. We own and operate Mission Beach Villas, a highly rated vacation rental management business in San Diego.

We are available 7 am to 10 pm to answer questions during your stay.

Our storefront rental office, Mission Beach Villas, is located down Mission Blvd only a mile away, so if you need anything feel free to stop by! If you have an early flight, you may stow your luggage at our office so you can go to lunch or hang out on the beach until check-in time. And if you have an afternoon flight on checkout day you may also stow luggage. Just coordinate these details with us and we are happy to accommodate.

Before your stay, we are happy to suggest our favorite restaurants, and tourist attractions and will help you get acquainted with the area.

The best thing about the neighborhood is that there is so much within walking distance that you may not need a car. Plus Starbucks is right in your backyard. (Literally 50 feet away!)

You could just take an Uber/Lyft from the airport (5 miles away), get dropped off here and you're at the beach! We have local restaurants, trendy beach bars, excellent coffee spots, and cafes all within a few short blocks. Sea World is just 2 miles away.

Recreational opportunities abound. There are several shops within walking distance that book excursions, or rent beach equipment including: stand up paddle boards, kayaks, jet skis, windsurfing, catamarans, sail boats, water ski boats, and even jet packs. Additionally we can hook you up with surf lessons, either group classes or private lessons. What's more there are free yoga classes each day on the beach. Just let us know what you're looking for.

We offer self-check in via digital entry. You will have private access to the unit so you may come and go as you please. There are no keys to lose, just a simple 4 digit passcode to remember.


If your family likes action, this location is the best spot of all of Mission Beach. It is right in the middle of the giant roller coaster area and a block from the main lifeguard tower.

It is positioned in the ♡ of Mission Beach, a gorgeous beach community on a super narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. Walk in either direction (West or East) and you'll encounter pristine white beaches. Both sides have wide boardwalks for bicycle riding or walking. On the bay-side you'll enjoy a relaxing sail bay with a calm atmosphere, while on the ocean-side you'll enjoy ocean waves for surfing and a lively beach scene. Either way, you'll call it paradise. We simply call it home!

This fun vacation rental is a ground floor apartment. You have your own separate entry. The space is 624 square feet.

The vacation rental features two bedrooms, one bathroom, cozy living room, and a fully supplied kitchen. There are queen size beds in each bedroom.

The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and a Keurig coffee maker. We supply you with all the cooking pans, dishes, and utensils you might need. There are the usual kitchen gadgets such as bottle openers and cork screws.

The living room comes complete with a flat screen television. It is equipped with Internet TV with Roku, which includes live local TV and Netflix. Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and many other channels are available with your own login credentials. What's more, there is free WIFI and plenty of outlets to keep you plugged in.

This vacation rental comes supplied with all the basics you'd expect at any hotel like a hair dryer and iron. Plus you have a kitchen and living room to enjoy. We think of everything you might need and even stock you with beach towels so you don't need to pack those in your suitcase. Why stay at a hotel when you can stay in the comfort of your own home in a friendly neighborhood Vacation like a local.

Additional Beach Supplies: (Add-on Unlimited use of all/any equipment named below **)
- Standup Paddle Boards
- Beach cruiser bikes (helmets & bike locks supplied)
- Tandem bikes
- Baby seats and bike trailers
- Surfboards (hard and soft-top)
- Skimboards
- Wetsuits
- Inline Skates
- Skateboards
- Beach chairs
- Umbrellas
- Coolers

** Beach Equipment All-Access Pass!
For an additional fee of just $50 per week for your group (you and your registered guests) will enjoy UNLIMITED access to all the beach equipment named above, including bikes for cruising down the boardwalk. YES, you read that right! Normally you would pay that to rent a couple of bikes for an hour or two. This will give you unlimited access during your stay. You will pick up the equipment in person at one of 3 local beach shops. The closest is at Belmont Park, just a couple of minutes walk from your unit. We have a special arrangement with this shop and you will be able to check out unlimited equipment each day with our special certificate we will offer you. (Each adult will be required to sign liability waivers and present ID /credit card for security hold at the time of receiving the equipment.)

AT THE TIME OF BOOKING the vacation rental, please let us know if you wish to add-on this amazing Beach Equipment All Access Pass to your stay!

To orient you here are some distances from the home:
100 feet to the ocean
2 miles to Sea World
5 miles to La Jolla Cove
4 miles to Historic Old Town
5 miles to San Diego Airport
8 miles to San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park
9 miles to Gaslamp Quarter

If you don't bring a car you will be fine. More than half of our guests have come without a car and all have gotten around quite easily. Restaurants, shops, and convenience stores are within walking distance.

It is less than a 10-15 minute walk to Belmont Park where there is a giant roller coaster, rides, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Uber cars are readily available for local transport at an affordable rate.

Riding bikes along the boardwalk is usually the most scenic way to get around and take in the atmosphere. Beach cruiser bicycles are available for rent by the hour, day, or the week. They also rent surfboards, wetsuits, standup paddle boards and a lot of other fun beach equipment.

There is also a bus stop that will take you to Old Town in minutes. At Old Town there is a major transportation hub where you can transfer to any other bus line or transfer to the Trolley (San Diego's metro line) which will take you downtown.

Due to insurance reasons, the person booking must be at least 25 years old to book and must upload a photo of government ID to the host within 24 hours of booking.

Please note that we have occupancy based pricing in our settings. Please select the correct number of people in your group at the time of booking to get the correct pricing for your stay. Keep in mind, if you add more people to your group after booking the rate may adjust slightly. There is an additional charge of $20 per night for each additional person after the initial 2 people. This keeps our rates low and affordable for our average group size for this listing and helps us charge an appropriate fee for the additional linens and utilities used by a larger group size. Thank you for understanding.

This property offers parking for one vehicle in the garage. It is a small single car garage that will fit a compact vehicle. SUV's will not fit and will need to park on the street or in a public parking lot. So if you're flying in and renting a car be sure to reserve a compact or even a sub-compact vehicle if you wish to fit in the garage.

Once you get here there is no need for a car so it's also ideal for people arriving via Uber/Lyft. The beach is just across the street and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

This unit is on the ground floor of a 3 unit apartment complex. You have your own private entrance. There are double paned windows so with the windows shut and the AC running it can be pretty quiet. (However, if you're extremely sensitive to noise or are a very light sleeper this property might not be the right fit.)

A portable AC unit is supplied in each bedroom for comfortable sleeping.

Beach gear includes beach towels, bodyboards, and beach chairs. For anything else you need for the beach, there is a rental shop just a 2 minute walk away that rents beach cruiser bikes, surfboards, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, etc.

We can hook you up with a private bonfire on the beach. Includes set up and take down, portable steel fire drum, roasting sticks, hot dogs, and s'mores. A perfect activity while waiting for the nightly summer Sea World fireworks over the bay. Inquire for details.

Are you into yoga There is free beach yoga daily just a 15 minute walk from the property. No yoga mats are required. Just bring beach towels and water and you are all set. (It's donation based so maybe bring some cash for the instructor. )

The vacation rental is thoroughly cleaned between each stay. However if you wish for a cleaning and change of linens during your stay we can arrange for the housekeeper to come for an additional charge of the standard cleaning fee. Please give us one day's notice so we can get this scheduled with the housekeeper.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 624 Sq Ft (58 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Netflix Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Mary

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    Great location. You can walk to the beach, shopping, and places to eat. Ground floor level makes it easy to come and go. I eould stay there again!

  • chris b.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    We had a great time here, perfect location for everything mission beach has to offer. The house had everything we needed & everything worked properly.

  • Adrian R.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    My wife, seven year old and I really enjoyed our time here. The condo is close to everything Mission Beach has to offer. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Great proximity to the beach and good food! Clean, great patio and yard.. comfortable outdoor furniture. Will definitely be back here!

  • Sandra G.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay in this unit! The location was perfectly located and access to dining and activities was awesome! Loved the inviting patio and easy access to highways. The hosts were very responsive to inquiries and the unit was very clean. The only downside was that the unit had a musty smell that was a bit strong, which could be from being closed up until we arrived. I would only recommend a diffuser or air freshener of some sort. Other than that it was excellent!

  • Tamara V.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    We had a wonderful time! The unit was clean and nicely decorated, and just up the block from the beach. Will definitely stay here again.

  • Gary C.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    This property is a two-flat and we were in the lower level. Property is very clean and comfortable. The beds were super comfy, too! We felt safe, and the neighborhood is very quiet yet so close to the boardwalk, amusement park and beaches. The hosts were super responsive to our inquiries (but there were no problems). The laundry area is secure with new appliances. This was a perfect place for us!

  • Mike J.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Best location ever. If you want to be in the center of Mission Beach, this is the place.

  • Dawn H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    Was a lovely Vacation Rental, Would stay again and Recommend to family and friends who visit San Diego, Mission Beach area. close to everything we needed . 10 out 10 .

  • Angela Z.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Overall, had a really pleasant stay at this home. The pictures are exactly what you get in person. The kitchen was very well equipped, even to make a good size thanksgiving meal, as we did! The beds were comfy. Plenty of pillows, blankets and towels. The heater worked well. The location is SO close to Belmont park and a cute street with lots of restaurants. Corner store is also a 3 minute walk. It was a little challenging turning on the outside twinkle lights, but we finally figured it out. They are solar power based, so they didn’t last too long. I imagine in the sunnier season, they last much longer.

  • Tanya R.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    It was epic so close to the beach n sea world totally over satisfied we will be back

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Great place to stay! Cozy house with great location. Little noisy on the weekend?

  • raymond o.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Returned to San Diego to visit with friends and the house was perfect putting us right in the heart of everything in Mission Beach. The place was clean, comfortable and a great patio for relaxing and enjoying the grill and fire pit. Clean, comfortable beds and everything you need for a perfect stay. Looking forward to doing it again. Thank you!

  • Steve M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    Lots of fun things to do. Grandsons loved the beach.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Wonderful

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