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Our top choices for Beach Cities San Diego County holiday rentals

1. tourmaline beach studio

tourmaline beach studio
Pacific Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Amazing stay with a great host!"
United States
Jeffrey B.
tourmaline beach studio

2. Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!

Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!
Ocean Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Pet friendly. Got lucky with a close parking spot. Close to beach and close to restaurants. We walked everywhere. "
United States
Charlin L.
The price is NZ$563
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!

3. NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach

NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach
Ocean Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great location and accommodations."
United States
Kecia
The price is NZ$489
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach

4. La Jolla Beach Hideaway

La Jolla Beach Hideaway
Bird Rock
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"This is my first time booking on VRBO and my stay was a total success. Our host was amazing and the accommodations were perfect. We enjoyed our visit to La Jolla and will be back again. Thank you for having us!"
United States
Sara M.
The price is NZ$484
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Jolla Beach Hideaway

5. Beach House one block from Mission Bay w/AC

Beach House one block from Mission Bay w/AC
Pacific Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"The property was perfectly located and filled with all the amenities and conveniences needed for an amazing vacation! We felt safe walking around and we used the bikes provided for a beautiful ride around the bayKevin was very responsive and we will definitely come back here on our next trip to San Diego!"
United States
Sharona S.
The price is NZ$626
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Beach House one block from Mission Bay w/AC

6. Cozy Beach Studio – Sleeps 2, Walk to Ocean

Cozy Beach Studio – Sleeps 2, Walk to Ocean
Ocean Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"Terrific, cozy site. Walking distance to Ocean beach attractions and shops.Neighborhood feels "safe"Clean and tidyExceptional host."
United States
db p.
The price is NZ$583
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Cozy Beach Studio – Sleeps 2, Walk to Ocean

7. Charming 1BR bungalow in sunny Ocean Beach with yard

Charming 1BR bungalow in sunny Ocean Beach with yard
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Super clean property. Very quiet. Close to OB, PB and Sunset Cliffs. Short drive to downtown."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Charming 1BR bungalow in sunny Ocean Beach with yard

8. Studio in La Jolla

Studio in La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay! Great location, easy walk to plenty of restaurants or the water. Only issues we had were loud upstairs neighbors "
United States
McKenzie T.
The price is NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Studio in La Jolla

9. The Surf Shack by Coastline Vacation Rentals

The Surf Shack by Coastline Vacation Rentals
Mission Beach
The price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Surf Shack by Coastline Vacation Rentals

10. Stylish home with a rooftop deck. Restaurants, bars & beach are just steps away!

Stylish home with a rooftop deck. Restaurants, bars & beach are just steps away!
Ocean Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"The place was nice and newly renovated. Great location too. Would definitely stay there again!"
United States
John S.
The price is NZ$843
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stylish home with a rooftop deck. Restaurants, bars & beach are just steps away!

11. Near Ocean Front!, Views, Spa, AC, Best MB Location!

Near Ocean Front!, Views, Spa, AC, Best MB Location!
Mission Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"We just wanted a place that was close to the beach in a great area and this place really fit the bill. Great location"
United States
Lane L.
The price is NZ$658
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Near Ocean Front!, Views, Spa, AC, Best MB Location!

12. Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse

Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse
Pacific Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great communication with the host throughout our stay. Rental was clean and in a very safe area. Beautiful ocean views from the park. Would stay here again."
United States
Kaleialoha S.
The price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse

13. Cozy Pacific Beach 2BR Patio Fire Pit

Cozy Pacific Beach 2BR Patio Fire Pit
Pacific Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Really nice place and location. Rental is well done and kept very nice. Only negative to be aware of is that parking is shared with other units so parking in front of the rental is not always available. But we never had too much trouble finding parking on the street nearby."
United States
Nathaneal
The price is NZ$609
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Cozy Pacific Beach 2BR Patio Fire Pit

14. Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach!

Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach!
Ocean Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"This was a great place for our short trip. Very clean. Easy walk to beach. Easy drive to airport, shopping, Old Town. Host responded very quickly to all questions. "
United States
Angie R.
The price is NZ$645
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach!

15. Casa de la Playa!

Casa de la Playa!
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"Good experience "
Canada
Robin C.
The price is NZ$874
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Casa de la Playa!

16. 2BR Condo Steps to the Beach & Blvd-dog-friendly

2BR Condo Steps to the Beach & Blvd-dog-friendly
3.0 star property
Mission Beach
The price is NZ$1,060
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
2BR Condo Steps to the Beach & Blvd-dog-friendly

17. 30’ From Sand- Studio Full Bath/Kitchen/In-Unit Laundry & Garage

30’ From Sand- Studio Full Bath/Kitchen/In-Unit Laundry & Garage
Point Loma
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great place. Super location. Clean and comfortable."
United States
Cyndi F.
The price is NZ$803
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
30’ From Sand- Studio Full Bath/Kitchen/In-Unit Laundry & Garage

18. SO Cute Beach Studio bungalow in North Mission Beach 92109 - AJ George Broker

SO Cute Beach Studio bungalow in North Mission Beach 92109 - AJ George Broker
Mission Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Great location, good food within walking distance! "
United States
Kirstin G.
The price is NZ$722
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
SO Cute Beach Studio bungalow in North Mission Beach 92109 - AJ George Broker

19. 1 Block to Beach/Restaurants/Bars, Remodeled, 2-Car Garage w/fee, Yard, Sleep 10

1 Block to Beach/Restaurants/Bars, Remodeled, 2-Car Garage w/fee, Yard, Sleep 10
Pacific Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Easy access upon arrival; great location!"
United States
Chris M.
The price is NZ$1,014
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
1 Block to Beach/Restaurants/Bars, Remodeled, 2-Car Garage w/fee, Yard, Sleep 10

20. View of the water, steps from the beach, bikes and other toys included.

View of the water, steps from the beach, bikes and other toys included.
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Can't directly walk out onto the beach, but pretty darn close. Wonderful walking and biking boardwalks nearby and the hot tub was nice."
United States
Geoff G.
The price is NZ$722
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
View of the water, steps from the beach, bikes and other toys included.
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You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Beach Cities San Diego County holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Beach Cities San Diego County. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Beach Cities San Diego County. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Beach Cities San Diego County. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Beach Cities San Diego County short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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