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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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TV, toys, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, just a 4-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches and 8 minutes by foot from Crystal Pier. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mission Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crystal Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barista Botanist - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kono's Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Newly Refreshed Beach Apartment...Steps to the ocean and all Attractions



Villa Blanca is a beautifully restored, six unit, vacation rental apartment complex in a safe, tranquil, garden like setting steps to the beach and boardwalk. In November 2025 we finished a refresh with new paint, furniture and flooring. All of our apartments are named after world famous beaches. Our Malibu apartment is bright and sunny with garden views. You can hear the waves and smell the surf! This spacious, first floor apartment is charming with bright . The large galley kitchen is fully equipped for making a gourmet meal or simply packing a picnic lunch for the beach. The grounds of the building contain a barbeque area, outdoor shower, beach toys and boogie boards and bike racks. This upscale family friendly neighborhood is a minute walk to every restaurant cuisine you could imagine plus shopping, grocery stores, bars and all the board walk activities. Freeway access is near by and there is a local bus stop at the corner of Mission Blvd.

This unit utilizes unmetered street parking.

We are dog friendly during non-Summer months, and no more than 1 under 50 pounds. Please disclose any animals traveling with you at time of booking. Thank you!

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We consider small pets during non summer months

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 Registration Number 629958, STR-03847L

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Newly Refreshed Beach Apartment...Steps to the ocean and all Attractions Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean. The host was very responsive . It was the perfect size for what we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great place to stay

All the comforts of home
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

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

Beach Retreat

A wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamelal Z.

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

Nice place, very clean

would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari O.

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

Great location

Location was perfect! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

carolyn e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Put families with young children on the 1st floor. It got really noisy with them running around above us.Can use some paint on the walls and new windows.It is an excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Comfortable and Cozy

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of staying at this cozy apartment. It is just as described, and literally a block from the ocean, and within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Quiet and friendly neighborhood and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin F.

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

Awesome

It was a great location and very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed always upstairs but this time we tried downstairs and it worked out perfect. Love these apartments. So close to the beach and shops. Very clean with beautiful landscaping. The only thing was there was no gas to BQ so that bummed us out. Nice to be able to walk to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Location!!

Great location near the beach and a couple blocks from the nightlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

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

San Diego sprint break getaway!

My daughter and I loved this place! Quick access to the beach was our favorite part! Lots close shops and great restaurants that you can access by walking on the scenic boardwalk! The apartment offered beach chairs and beach toys that we enjoyed using! Apartment was clean and well taken care of!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay close to the beach

Great location! Lots to eat and do in the area. FYI, since it is within 1/2 block of the beach parking is difficult during the day and there isnt designated parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney K.

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

Great Location in Pacific Beach!

I was in San Diego for a short stay and loved the location of this property. You are steps away from Pacific Beach. There are tons of restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance. The property management were super responsive and extremely helpful! I 100% would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Sweet spot close to the beach!

Loved this apartment - it was well equipped and had what you needed. It was just a few 100 feet from the ocean walkway and close to lots of restaurants but it was quiet on the street. Nothing fancy and well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Astrid R.

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

Nice place

Great area, very clean, but run a little bit in the years.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Perfect location

Unit was exactly as described, clean and in a great location. Just a half block to the ocean and very close to all shops and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed here our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Just okay. A bit rundown, the bed was very soft and uncomfortable. Neighbors let their dogs run about off leash and made some noise. On the plus side:it is close to the beach and parking was not as bad as expected.I wouldn’t go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Lovely little beach apartment

Lovely little apartment less than a block from the beach. Basic but has everything needed and couldn't ask for a better location. Very helpful and communicative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Perfect Pacific Beach location

Couldn't have been better. Amazing hosts. Half a block to beach and path. Close to good food and bars. We extended a day. This place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate C.

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

Perfect Location

You cannot get a better location. Just steps from the beach, and perfectly set back in a quiet small condo community. The host was always quick to respond and helpful with anything needed. The unit is quaint, clean and has all necessary amenities.Street parking was also easy to come by.
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

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

Amazing

Had an amazing time and the apartment was just what was listed. We had everything we needed parked the car and didn’t move it for 5days. Thank you Pam and Meg for a wonderful trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Beach Vibes

You can’t beat being so close to the beach! A spot if you’re looking to be close to some bars etc (we weren’t hence only 4 stars for that). Communication with the host and property manager were prompt and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel M.

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

Party beach

Check in was quick and easy. Property was nice. Walking distance to all the bars and beach areas. The apartment was perfect for my wife and I. The only issue was parking. There were alot of campers on the street, they took up all the parking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

ok place to stay for a weekend, very close to beach.

The apartment was just ok. My husband is a general contractor and saw many needed repairs to be done inside and especially the outside of the building, its been neglected. The biggest asset is the location, walking distance to the beach. Parking on street, but if you leave good luck finding a place when you return, we were lucky.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin B.

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

north pacific beach haven

the location of this property is outstanding...a block to the beach and away from all the noise of pacific beach bars..etc. Megan Rose was outstanding in assisting with check in, check out and any inquires....called back in minutes. The condo is not brand new so expect some history..cracks in walls or peeling paint...still very charming...perhaps 4 new cushions on the bed as they were pretty lumpy. Kitchen was so well appointed..everything you need! All in all would definetely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023