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Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views

Welcome to ABOVE THE BEACH! The top floor of a duplex in beautiful Pacific Beach.
Just steps from Above The Beach is Palisades Park Beach, one of San Diego's best surfing spots and family beaches.

Early mornings, you will have the opportunity to rise with the locals and bring your coffee cup over to the cliffs to watch early morning surfers. If early mornings are not your thing, blend with the locals and join the yogis who practice yoga on the cliffs around 9:30 and again late afternoons.

The lessons are on a donation basis and are designed for beginners as well as super experts. Afternoons, on windy days, you will see the colorful kite surfers who maneuver their boards and kites with extreme dexterity. Nightly, on the cliffs of Palisades Park, you will watch the stunning sunsets with other locals who gather as the sun goes down.

The “Boardwalk” begins here at Palisades Park and extends for over three miles down to the jetty.

Action on the Boardwalk begins in the early morning with walkers, runners, cyclists with their beach cruisers, and skate boarders getting their morning exercise. Others, just wanting the serenity of watching the ocean are found sitting on the many benches overlooking the ocean. Coffee shops, bars and restaurants dot the Boardwalk and fill up fast particularly on holidays or during football season.

The Boardwalk also is home to Crystal Pier where fishing poles and bait are ready for all (no license required).
Those “Home Bodies” who prefer to hang out “At The Beach” while sipping coffee/wine on their own private patio, can enjoy the patio bar overlooking the animated street and ocean views: From the privacy of your own residence, you will see the animation of North Pacific Beach: neighbors, surfers, cyclists, daring skate boarders, dog walkers and beach goers all pass by bringing a slice of life to this constantly changing video.

And for those family members who seriously need a retreat, Above The Beach offers a spacious patio with BBQ, outdoor seating and dining table and fabulous ocean views.

If you are in the mood for shopping, Garnet Ave is where you will go. The stores are more geared to the younger crowd and contemporary fun clothing, costume jewelry, shoes, etc, not to say that those over 60 cannot find a frill or two. Garnet is also home to ice cream shops, bars and tattoo businesses that Pacific Beach (PB) is known for. The most frequented store by far is Pangaea
Outpost where locals rent spaces and sell a variety of entertaining gifts and wear. Just off Garnet (near Pangaea) on Tuesdays is the PB Farmers Market from 2-6:30.

Throughout Pacific Beach, on the Boardwalk and dotted throughout the community and on into Mission Beach, you will find surfing schools as well as aquatic centers which offer daily and weekly courses for all ages. These schools have excellent programs/camps for children. Enroll early!

Bayside offers additional water related activities (paddle boarding/kayaking/jet packing) at or near the Catamaran. Moms and Dads will find Fanuel Park a great place to take their youngsters who will enjoy the swinging on the swings, climbing the jungle-gyms, and riding the cement dolphins as well as playing in the calm of the Bayside waters. Bayside is also a great place for families to bike ride since the crowds are a bit less than on the Boardwalk.

Golfers will find their paradise in the nearby golf courses: Mission Beach Municipal Golf Course (by the I-5) as well as Torrey Pines public course. For those wanting a challenging course, Balboa Golf Course, adjacent to Balboa Park is another fine option.
North Pacific Beach and particularly Above The Beach offers a low-density area with tranquil, spacious outdoor living and the amenities of your own home, all while being planted in a vibrant, hip area of San Diego.

North Pacific Beach borders La Jolla (Birdrock) on the North and Mission Beach on the South.

Our neighborhood is inhabited primarily by locals and has only a few vacation rentals. The neighbors are respectful and friendly and appreciate having neighbors who enjoy the low density and lack of nighttime noise, reserving the evening for rest and relaxation. We ask that those staying at Above The Beach respect the neighbors and evening curfews.

What we love?
Location, Location, Location!
Outdoor Living at its best, including super large patio.
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home.
Parking: one driveway space: Worth its weight in gold being so close to the beach, parking is difficult.
Contemporary new kitchen.
Spacious rooms
Quiet Neighborhood

PET CONSIDERED
Pets may be allowed if the pet has been approved by Management and a nonrefundable Pet Fee has been paid. Fee will be added to reservation total before confirming. Pet Fee: $40/Night, $250/Wk or $300/Month (Per Pet).


THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

This is a NON SMOKING home. No smoking allowed inside or outside the home

Due to the moderate coastal climate, this property (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.

This home is not equipped with Forced Air or Heat. You will be provided space heaters in the winter and fans in the summer.

This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced.

​​​​​​​For homes that allow pets there are certain rules that always apply. Pets are never to be left alone in the homes uncrated if they are prone to check, bark or are not house broken. If you plan on spending time away from your pets please find a doggy day care or crate your pet. Any damage caused by your pet is not covered under your damage insurance. You can call our office for recommendations or check the Welcome Book.

Pet Fee: $40/Night, $250/Wk or $300/Month (Per Pet).

This home has a maximum occupancy of 6 people. You may not exceed that at any time. Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced.

Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with La Jolla Vacation Rentals.

Property manager

La Jolla Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 STR-02373L, 637041

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Above the Beach
447091
Above the Beach Ocean View steps to beach

About the area

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Tacos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪710 Beach Club - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Bay is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach spot
It's a perfect beach spot. In addition to being close to the beach it has a lot of other great features. It has an outdoor shower, backyard, patio, beach chairs and toys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunny Family Time
Really enjoyed the Law and Tourmaline beaches visible from the deck and the roar of the ocean waves at night. We could walk to the beach and watch the abundance of surfers. The property was perfect for our family--comfy beds and everything we needed to cook a light breakfast and snacks. We loved the artist vibes!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Gloria M.

Very pleasant
The property was exactly as it was described on the website. We loved the spacious rooms and the balcony was absolutely amazing: we spent many hours talking, eating, reading and napping under the California sun. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Unfortunately, pots, pans, dishes and glasses needed to be washed before using them as we found remnants of food in most of them. We were grateful for the functioning dishwasher. It was also nice to have washing machine and dryer even though we had to use a wrench to turn the former on (tiny inconvenience). Overall, we loved it. Even our senior pups were impressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun at "Above the Beach"
This home was everything that was promised and more. It was a perfect vacation. We will definitely be booking another trip to visit San Diego in 2023! Thank you for making this possible for myself and my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

K H., Marin County, CA, USA

Location is excellent
We wouldn't change anything about this home other than not wasn't quite as clean as it should be. Overall, it was , but windowsills, deck, windows all need a good scrubbing. However. The beds are very comfortable and the sheets are a good quality. The views are magnificent. Neighborhood is very quaint close to everything and a half a block from the beach. We will go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minde F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in great location
This home is all about location as it's an easy 5 minute walk to a very swimmable beach and only 5-8 minute drive time to tons of restaurants and bars. Everything about the home was as advertised and it's very comfortable for medium size family. A couple of quibbles...1) There is no AC or fans in the home so it got very warm in the back bedroom even with us opening windows and doors to let cool evening sea breeze in. A portable fan or 2 would help circulate air better. 2) They supply the worlds thinnest paper towels so you end up using a ton of them. I can't imagine that a slightly better brand would negatively impact their monthly profit margin. 3)We couldn't find any "beach" towels so we used some of the bath towels which worked OK but we felt bad using them. Otherwise, really nice place and we'd stay here again in a minute
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gwen F.

Great location and view, but some draw backs
Pros: -Location - great location in Pacific Beach - about a 10 minute walk along the board walk to the main strip with restaurants, shops -Ocean View from the deck is excellent -Nice living room and kitchen -General space is great for 4-5 adults. -Nice supply of towels. Cons: -Cleanliness - the place seemed like it hadn’t been vacuumed or dusted in weeks, if not months. Floors were dirty. -Bathroom in the hallway only has a tub - no shower. This was not clear by the listing. -Bathroom shower in the master bedroom - slow drain which causes inches of standing water while you are showering. We let the property management know of this on our 2nd day, and asked if they could send maintenance out - they said someone would, but no one ever came and they never communicated with us again. -Washing machine has a broken knob. -While there is no AC which is clearly listed, they should provide more than one fan. At minimum, one fan per bedroom. We stayed at the property during a hotter week in August and had to buy our own fans just to sleep at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Location, location, location!! If you love the great beach vibe, you’ll love this place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay here. 4 adults and two toddlers - plenty of room, close to the beach and Boardwalk. No complaints, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip!
Such a great place with just a short walk to the beach. The location was perfect, the views were amazing! We all had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beautiful location
Beautiful home, perfect location to everything in PB! Very comfy beds as well! The porch area makes the stay so relaxing. Only thing I wish was different was a good supply of toilet paper, dishwashing soap, and garbage bags!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

monique a., albuquerque

Location!
The location was great , it was about a 3 minute walk to the beach.The area was quiet , and the neighbors were very friendly. Even at 10 pm We felt comfortable walking to the beach to see the waves. It was a short walk to get to shops, and food. The house itself was unique, it had a very homey feel to it. We loved being there. It could have been a little cleaner there was dust in crevices of the coffee table, the high touch areas on the cabinets were sticky. We had to wash the top sheet from the first bedroom, it was dirty, with dust?? Over all it should have been much cleaner, the house and the patio. The washer had to be turned on with a wrench, and the front bottom panel had rust. The 2 bathrooms were great, but there is only one real shower. Communication could have been better. Would I rent the house again? Yes I would, the location and the beach were perfect. It just needs a little TLC. Bonus, there is an outside shower to to after the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Loved our stay at Above the Beach! The location to the beach was priceless. Also really loved the balcony and views of the water from the house. The house is not new and perfect but was not described as such. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for sharing your space!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jaime Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfy
We had a nice stay. The place was clean, cute and comfy. We loved the view from the patio. The kitchen had what we needed, Other than dish towels. There also was not any laundry detergent. We were also informed an early check in was available, but at the last minute that was not the case. Overall, a nice place but communication could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Carol D.

Great location
This property is very cool. Beautiful neighborhood, loved all the artwork. I think it could have been cleaner, especially the windows. I was also surprised that there were no screens in the windows but I’m a New Englander, we have bugs! I would suggest providing fans, the house warms up with the afternoon sun. Great trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four star stay
Great location and comfortable family home with views to die for. Three minute walk to one of the best beaches in SD, yet nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood - a rare find in Pacific Beach. Home was comfortable and well appointed, if a touch dated. Great deck with wide views of the water. Plenty of room for the six of us. Looking forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Above the Beach rental is just around the corner to the Pacific Ocean. Well stocked kitchen, clean condo and ocean breezes await you at the condo. Quiet neighborhood and you can easily walk to a variety of restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lara b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goddess Energy
This space was great for a girls weekend- everything from the beds to the views was perfect. We appreciated the femme power energy in the art and furnishings but also the practical pieces like the beach chairs and smart TV. We were able to walk everywhere. Sunset at the beach is a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
Wake up to the sea breeze and waves crashing, only a block away from the Pacific Ocean. That block provides some privacy from beachgoers, and convenience for visitors. You have a coveted parking space in Pacific Beach. The upstairs of this home is perfect for a family; not too big, and enough space with a master bedroom, and two other bedrooms (one with bunkbeds, and one with a queen); sharing a spacious bathroom. You could LIVE on the balcony, with a big table, and views of the ocean and sunset. I can't get back to this location quick enough! :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Mermaid House
Great location, only one block from the beach! Quiet neighborhood, but close to all the action. Great restaurants nearby. The house is well equipped in the kitchen and also had necessary things for the beach. We really enjoyed this property and we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location/ unique property
Very interesting and comfortable property. Great views and walking distance to ocean and fun drinking and dining spots. Nice neighbors as well. Would love to book this again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend at above the beach
We enjoyed our stay at above the beach. Two blocks from the beach and a few blocks from commerce was awesome, and we also loved the art throughout the home. The staff was great and very responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021