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San Diego vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in San Diego

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Condo in San Diego
Oceanfront Elegant Condo - Remarkable Amenities
Spectacular Oceanfront, 8th Floor. Hear the surf as you slide open the floor-to-ceiling glass door. The Boardwalk and beautiful safe swimming beach are at the foot of your building. Join the surfers using our wet suits and our beach cruiser bikes for an easy ride along the Ocean and Mission Bay or stroll along for vibrant people watching. Return to your elegantly appointed condo provisioned to meet your every need. Everything you need is within 8 blocks along the beautiful California coast!
$253 per night
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Condo in Pacific Beach
Ocean front one bedroom condominium
Gorgeous ocean-front condo w/ amenities galore. In the heart of bustling Pacific Beach, this 1 BR condo has it all: a magnificent, unobstructed ocean view on the 10th floor; steps from the beach, restaurants, shops, and bars; a roomy, delightful living space with floor-to-ceiling windows; a modern, fully equipped kitchen, and parking spot! Leave your worries behind, soak up the sun, check out San Diego’s many attractions — or just kick back and relax in this peaceful, beach-front oasis.
$303 per night
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Apartment in San Diego
The Urban Hut Retreat (Heart of Downtown SD!)
A cozy urban retreat truly in the heart of Downtown San Diego awaits you! The excitement of East Village and the sophistication of downtown San Diego Gaslamp right out the door! Walk to Petco Park Stadium, the convention center, & the best SD attractions & restaurants in minutes! When you're not out exploring, relax with some classic records on the vintage record player or relax on the large spacious balcony! Create memories that will last forever, here, in the heart of it all!
$139 per night

Stay near San Diego's top sights

Balboa Park3,292 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo2,512 locals recommend
Ocean Beach776 locals recommend
Petco Park709 locals recommend
Mission Bay Park43 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park967 locals recommend

San Diego beach vacation rentals

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Guest suite in Ocean Beach
Cozy Cove Steps from the Sea!
$106 per night
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Cottage in San Diego
Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage
$169 per night
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Home in San Diego
Blue Beach House 🏖 5 blocks to Beach /Restaurants
$106 per night
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Guesthouse in Mission Beach
South Mission Beach Zen-Like Studio
$129 per night
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Guest suite in San Diego
Private Beach Studio steps to the Ocean!
$144 per night
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Townhouse in Downtown San Diego
BEST LOCATION in all of Little Italy & downtown!
$93 per night
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Guesthouse in Mission Beach
Rockaway North - Family Friendly, Garage Parking & Laundry
$204 per night
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Loft in San Diego
Panoramic Ocean/City View La Jolla Oasis w A/C
$261 per night
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Apartment in San Diego
Ocean View La Jolla Cove Gem! One Block To Beach!
$189 per night
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Home in Mission Beach
Modern Beach Bungalow 100 steps to the Sea!
$169 per night
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Cottage in Ocean Beach
OB cozy cottage, Boho Style- FREE garage parking!
$142 per night
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Apartment in Solana Beach
Designed, Renovated Spacious Solana Surf Loft!
$94 per night

Vacation rentals with pools in San Diego

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Condo in San Diego
Beach Front Condo - Capri by the Sea - Remodeled
$250 per night
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Condo in San Diego
“Fire and Ice” OCEANFRONT Modern and Comfy Condo
$170 per night
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Condo in San Diego
Swell Times Beach Studio
$138 per night
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Guesthouse in Point Loma Peninsula
Pool house at Sunset Cliffs, Ocean Beach, Hot Tub!
$142 per night
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Condo in Del Mar
Studio Condo at Wave Crest Resort
$173 per night
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Place to stay in La Jolla
Cloud 9
$133 per night
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Guest suite in San Diego
Groovy canyon studio pool & spa blocks from SDSU
$127 per night
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Condo in San Diego
PB Pool+bayside views 2BR/2BA by Sand
$131 per night
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Condo in San Diego
The Gem - New! Remodeled OCEANFRONT home
$229 per night
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Guesthouse in City Heights
Green Door Cottage
$102 per night
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Condo in Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach Paradise With Ocean Views ON SALE!!!
$146 per night
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Guesthouse in La Mesa
Private Poolside Cabana
$130 per night

San Diego home rentals

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Home in San Diego
Private Canyon Retreat
$129 per night
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Home in San Diego
PRIVATE CASITA: BEACH, DOWNTOWN, ZOO W/IN 15 MIN!
$105 per night
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Home in San Diego
1Br Home 2 Blocks to Beach
$142 per night
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Home in La Jolla
Magnificent Ocean Views and Sunsets in La Jolla
$177 per night
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Home in Mission Beach
Chic 1-Bedroom | Ocean Views | Steps to the Beach
$156 per night
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Home in San Diego
Cheerful 2-bedroom Beach Bungalow
$162 per night
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Home in North Ocean Beach
Coastal Craftsman, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub
$265 per night
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Home in San Diego
Large❤️1Br/1Bth w AC/close to City/Zoo/Balboa Park
$191 per night
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Home in Adams North
Chic 2Bed & Large Serene Backyard in Heart of SD
$133 per night
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Home in San Diego
PB Oasis with Hot Tub & Putting Green
$218 per night
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Home in San Diego
Near Gaslamp, La Jolla & North Park! Priv Parking
$92 per night
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Home in San Diego
Rooftop w Panoramic Views, Fire Pit, Sauna, KING
$257 per night

Your guide to San Diego

Introduction

Laidback surf-town vibes meet a buzzing metropolitan center in San Diego, a city situated on the Pacific coast just 15 miles from California’s southern border. Catch your first wave at Mission Bay and follow it up with a tasting flight at one of the 150 local craft breweries. Neighborhoods such as La Jolla and the Gaslamp Quarter offer trendy dining experiences that visitors expect from the Golden State, but San Diego’s abundance of sandy beaches and outdoor spaces such as Balboa Park encourage you to slow down and enjoy the sunshine. Resist the temptation to cram everything into one vacation, and savor the relaxed demeanor that permeates San Diego.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in San Diego

San Diego’s climate remains relatively moderate year-round: Highs hover between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and lows only dip down to the mid-40s in winter. After the gray, overcast skies of June Gloom clear away, the air becomes more humid than average through September. Late summer and early fall bring ideal conditions for experienced surfers as the Santa Ana winds kick up, but pay attention to local weather reports, as the Santa Anas also increase wildfire risk in Southern California. During all seasons, be sure to pack layers — after spending all day in the sun, you may want a light jacket to stave off the slight evening chill.


Top things to do in San Diego

Balboa Park

Encapsulating 17 museums, 19 gardens, a 100-year-old carousel, and even a miniature train, Balboa Park can feel like its own city. Highlights include the Botanical Building, one of the largest wooden lath structures in the world, the San Diego Natural History Museum, and the open-air Spreckels Organ Pavilion, home to a 5,000-pipe organ, the world’s largest.

Old Town

This small, stroller-friendly neighborhood offers opportunities to soak up Spanish Colonial architecture, pop into boutique shops, and treat your dog to lunch on a pet-friendly restaurant patio. Fans of thrills and chills should visit the Whaley House Museum, considered by some the most haunted house in the United States.

Mission Bay

Head to Mission Bay for equipment rentals and lessons in sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, and more. Bordering the bay is Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach, both ideal spots to learn how to surf. While in the area, check out Mission Beach to watch X Games hopefuls at the skatepark and take a spin on a 95-year-old wooden roller coaster at an oceanfront theme park.

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