With a stay at this condo in Oceanside (Townsite), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Buccaneer Beach. .This condo is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Oceanside Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oceanside Strand Beach.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Camp Coffee - 9 min walk
The Rooftop Bar - 8 min walk
Sound By The Sea - 9 min walk
Johnny Mañana's - 10 min walk
Crackheads Oceanside - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachfront Bliss | Shining Sea Condo on The Strand w/ Ocean Views
Welcome to The Shining Sea, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath beachfront cottage in the heart of Downtown Oceanside. Just steps from the sand, enjoy breathtaking white water ocean views from your cozy retreat. Perfect for couples or small families, this cottage offers the ideal blend of comfort and coastal charm. Walk to nearby shops, cafes, and attractions, and unwind to the soothing sounds of the waves. Your beachside paradise awaits!
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Theme park nearby
Whale watching nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 414 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as
937668
Reviews
Beachfront Bliss | Shining Sea Condo on The Strand w/ Ocean Views Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Kevin N.
Sep 28, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Never received check in info or door code or parking permit parking was supposed to be on site according to the website but actual parking is on the street whenever you can find parking i had to park 3 blocks away and was told thats just the beach experience
Kevin N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Christian S.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location! pros: It has a great little kitchen, views, & locationcons: Pillows were quite thick and uncomfortable. No AC- really was not an issue in the weather we had- window breeze was good. Shower experience was odd due to shower head/water pressure. Overall, would absolutely book again and recommend to a friend :) beautiful little spot!
Christian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Naté G.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly quaint!
Great location, great beach access, easy, and walkable to anything you need!! Property management was easy to get a hold of and communicate with!
Naté G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Norma H.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday days off
We brought
Norma H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Arleen F.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Arleen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeannine S.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
You won’t regret booking this spot!
You cannot beat this location on the strand.
The beach is steps away.
For 550 ft.² this rental as well equipped and super comfortable. We really enjoyed being on the second floor with a view of the ocean from the couch!
Can’t be listening to the ocean waves while falling asleep.
Will definitely be booking again