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The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
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The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach

Take in the view of the ocean from your private patio space. This two-bedroom, one bath San Diego vacation rental located on Law St. in Pacific Beach is just a rocks throw away from the beach.  

Located just steps away from Pacific Beach and a few minutes' drive from La Jolla, this cozy Pacific Beach vacation rental sleeps 4 in beds but can accommodate 5. There's something for the whole family, including SeaWorld San Diego just a 12 minute drive away - you could practically bike there! Crystal Pier is just a 5 minute walk on the boardwalk, or continue the walk down to Mission Beach and Belmont Park. There are plenty of restaurants and shops to check out along the way if you choose.

Enjoy watching the sunsets from your private patio after a long day at the beach.  The living room has large windows to really bring in the natural light and make it nice and bright inside. Relax on the leather couch and/or loveseat while watching your show of choice on the 50" TV, or stream a movie on Netflix using your own private wifi network. 

The kitchen has nice granite countertops, gas stove, dishwasher and all the other appliances you need to cook from home. The kitchen also has dishes, pots, pans, utensils etc. If you don't have something you need, just ask us about it. 

Both bedrooms have a queen-size bed so four people can comfortably stay here. Each room has two windows that let in plenty of sunlight during the day, and one has a small flatscreen TV.

The bathroom has a matching granite countertop and tub/shower combo where you can wash off all the sand after a long day of surfing, swimming, or playing. This home also has a garage to park your smaller size rental car (full size SUV's will not fit inside the garage - dimensions are 93 inches wide, 15.5 feet long, 83 inches tall). You will also find boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, and wagon to use during your time at the beach.  

There's a grill and extra seating in the front shared patio space.

No smoking is allowed inside any of our properties.

This house (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.

Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 519704, STR-02258L

Property is also known as

The Whale Ocean Pacific Diego
The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach Condo
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach San Diego
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach Condo San Diego

About the area

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower23 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JRDN Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Love how close the property is to the beach. Nice large barbecue area for our family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The whale

The perfect location with the best view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always love this spot

This is the second time to stay here. It is best spot for a morning coffee or an evening stroll on the beach. Very quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Excellent location! We were able to walk to so many great coffee spots, boardwalk, beach, corner stores, eateries, nice grassy area on Law St.The condo was very quiet, comfortable, had everything we needed; our host was very responsive. It was great we had a garage for rental car. Advise small, very compact car. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

The Whale Ocean View was perfect for our needs - great location with a balcony overlooking the beach with fantastic sunset views!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

Property is perfect as we come to San Diego to experience the city and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

Excellent vacation and view! Nice and bright space. Super clean! Excellent communication with management. Can’t beat the location. The outside private patio area was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect location with beautiful views. The unit is dated but met our needs and we were able to fit our rental in the garage when street parking wasn’t available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We love coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall, our stay was pleasant. The apartment is located in a beautiful location. We did have some issues with the electrical which caused our power to be out overnight into the next afternoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny San Diego

The Whale was perfect for our San Diego stay! Property was clean and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute and great location!

If anything, it was even cuter than the pictures! Location amazing and loved that it was quiet (not in party central).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Good stay at a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beach views

Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Loved the location and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice P., New Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay close to Pacific Beach

Enjoyed our stay here on a sister trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Fun location, convenient to beach, shops and restaurants in PB.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

heidi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

place was a little dated. Heating unit had to be repaired 2 days into stay. You could walk to everything and the view was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Wonderful place to stay. Cozy and close to the beach. Would tottaly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fam beach vacation

Wonderful location!! Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had a question shortly after settling down, immediate response from Meghan. Property was 1 min walk to beach, comfortable beds, and walking distance to restaurants, etc. Very pleased with the accommodations, and would recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Whale House

We love this place. This is our third time here and will come back next year. This is our beach throughout the year so living here for a week is a treat for the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, not fancy.

Great location, not fancy but everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location!!

Located in a neighborhood just steps from the beach with great views of the ocean and very walkable to many restaurants and stores. Front "deck" counter is a very relaxing spot to watch the ocean waves and sunsets or drink your morning coffee! Comfy beds and couches. Felt very safe at this location.It needs a little TLC, they are replacing the heater so we used a space heater and gas fireplace which worked just fine. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, ocean view and beach proximity though construction next door was an inconvenience

Loved this location and property, perfect for our family of three. Proximity to the beach is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022