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The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach

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Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach

The Dolphin is a rocks throw away from Law Street beach located at the north end of Pacific Beach. This is a great beach to learn how to surf or ride the waves on the boogie boards provided. San Diego Surf School gives surf lessons right outside your door. If surfing isn't your thing, there is plenty of sand for you to lay out and get tan. This property has great outdoor space to BBQ and enjoy the southern California sun. Also included in this rental, a small garage for parking, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, cooler and wagon. Garage dimensions are 93 inches wide, 15.5 feet long, 83 inches tall.

In addition to the beach being just steps away, the boardwalk starts at Law St. and takes you 3 miles along the coastline through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. You can enjoy the view of the homes along the water or stop and do some shopping or eating at one of the many places along the way. Make your way to Belmont Park and ride the roller coaster, or practice catching some waves on the artificial waves at Wavehouse Restaurant and Bar. If you don't want to try it, watch others while you eat some food and enjoy some nice cold beverages. Just 3 miles north is downtown La Jolla where you can kayak in the caves in La Jolla Shores, or check out the seals off Coast Blvd. Seaworld is just minutes away. Head just a few miles south and check out Old Town or just a couple more miles you can explore downtown San Diego. There is a plethora of nightlife, shopping, dining choices and so much more. Attractions in both San Diego and neighboring La Jolla are easily accessible from this Dolphin beach Walk getaway!

As you walk through the gate and up some stairs, there is a large, shared patio area with some tables and chairs as well as 1 BBQ for you to enjoy during your stay. The Dolphin is the first condo right off the patio with the large windows to bring in lots of light. When you enter, you walk into the living room that feels nice and bright with all the windows. There is a leather sofa, matching armchair and a large" flat screen TV.  The living room in open to the kitchen which is fully stocked with everything you need to cook any meal. If you want to eat your food inside, there is a small dining table for two, and/or bar stools you can use to sit at the breakfast bar. Don't forget, you can take your food outside and enjoy the Southern California weather at the patio tables and chairs. If it's too sunny, the umbrellas can provide you with the necessary shade. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, gas stove, built-in microwave, and a small dishwasher (many other small appliances) so you don't have to waste any time doing dishes.

Each bedroom has 1 queen bed, perfect for two couples or a small family. The bedrooms are very similar in size however, one of them has a small TV. A cozy bathroom with granite countertop, and tub/shower combo providing you with just enough space to wash up. 

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.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. You'll find features such as a water park and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by foot from Mission Beach Boardwalk and a 2-minute drive from Mission Bay
The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach offers its guests a water park. The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

This San Diego apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Windansea Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • 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

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

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 fire extinguisher and 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-01018L, 519707

Property is also known as

The Dolphin Just Steps From The Beach Pacific Beach

The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in PB

Great location and great house. Very clean, nice beds. Ocean view, nice outdoor space. We parked the car in garage and did not need to drive until we left. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing….

What a wonderful piece of property. Conveniently located to beach, shops, and restaurants. Could walk to many places. Enjoyed ocean views. Located in a happening place of fun and food, and for sightseeing north and south San Diego. Vacation rental very clean. Loved the outdoor seating. Worth a return. Good info provided about size of garage, and we had a small car that fit. Glad we had it, and the garage.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Athena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Place

This place is in the perfect location! It is really meant for just two people, maybe two with a baby (in my opinion). The bathroom is really small and needs some updating as well as the heater as it makes a loud bang occasionally when the metal expands (old heater) but works just fine. The garage was a plus as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Dolphin on Law Street

The location was perfect! Near the beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The cottage had everything we needed. The space was occasionally cold - the furnace didn’t always kick in when set. There was usually parking on the street. It was fun to watch the parade of surfers and people going to morning yoga. The sunsets were awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s., quaker hill, ct

Liked: Cleanliness

Nov 2024

The stay was great. The property was neat and clean. Location was magnificent. The nights were cool, and the heater worked well. We have stayed in half a dozen properties between OB, MB, and PB. This was the best. JS
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Smithfield, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

PACIFIC BEACH

The property was really close to Law Street beach which was were I used to hang as a teenager (meet me at the foot of Law). The property was clean, the check-in easy and the property manager was very responsive to a few minor issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

From start to finish, it was a perfect location. Super clean, very comfortable beds and couch, adorable kitchen. All the appliances and plumbing worked great. Nice ceiling fans. Great outdoor patios. Barbecue if we wanted one. We could see the beach from our patio. Nice neighborhood super quiet. And they had a garage for parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

This was the perfect spot for my family of 5. This was a spontaneous trip and it was everything we could've asked for. I was really impressed with all the kitchen ware available. We saved a lot of money by cooking there instead of eating out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable; great location

The property was exactly as described. The place was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessities, and the patio with view of the ocean was an extra treat! My husband and I ended up ordering take-out dinner from some very good restaurants and ate dinner on the patio while watching the sun set. The garage was tight, but my husband parked our Subaru Outback in there without a hitch. We will definitely seek out The Dolphin again if we return to San Diego and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Jane D., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location and Stay

The Unit was great. Accommodated a wonderful Mother/Daughter time together. Good neighborhood for safety. Everything we needed and 3 doors down from the beach and sunsets. Will probably stay again. Communication was very nice. I mostly parked on the street along with all the surfers but had no problems. Could make some San Diego information available for future folks. I lived there in the 70's so knew a bit about the area which made it easy regarding shopping/food/restaurants and sites to see. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location

Location was perfect, literally 500 yards from the beach. We could watch the sunset over the ocean from the front patio. As lovely as the location was, the apartment/condo was nice but it could use some updating. Nothing terrible or unacceptable just a few things that need to be replaced or fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

adele G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

This rental is in a wonderful location. It is literally one minute from the beach. You can see the ocean if you sit on the couch or outside. A few suggestions: 1. The kitchen is sparsely equipped. I would recommend adding a few salad bowls, oven pans, and pots/pans. 2. Please include a binder with things to do/visit within the unit. It was not obvious that the "village" was next to the beach, in the opposite direction from Mission Blvd. 3. This rental unit traps heat. Even though it cools down if all windows and doors are open, and if all the fans are on, that is not possible at night, when we have to close all the doors. 4. While the property manager was responsive, she did not seem to jump when we reported that the on-property dryer was out of service. I understand that she called a repair person, but we were not informed of that. The dryer is clearly old and in need of replacement. In addition, while the washing machine was new (I was told), it looked like a very old model and did not function properly. When we requested additional towels, the property manager instructed us to get them from the unit next door, which was fine, but we had to contact her multiple times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We had a wonderful time at your place. It was easy access to everything. The only thing that was missing was the grill. I just wish we had that. I hope we left it the way you wanted thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice & convenient

Owner / company was very easy to work with, property was great and close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous weekend staycation

Location is unbelievable. Steps to the beach. Walk to restaurants , shopping. Planning out next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Location

Just returned from a long weekend at the Dolphin House. Coming from Buffalo, NY after getting 4 feet of snow, this long weekend was just what we needed. The house was the perfect size for the 3 of us and the location couldn’t be beat. 1 block from the ocean, the perfect location to watch the sun set. The boardwalk was great for morning walks and a scenic way yo get to a good variety of restaurants. One added bonus was the garage parking. It is small but came in handy when we couldn’t find street parking. Definitely hope to go back to the Dolphin House again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Arwen G.

Lovely

Great location, affordable, view of the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This was a great option for a friends weekend. Location is great. Hostbwas extremely responsive. Comfy beds. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Beautiful

This is our second time staying at the Dolphin. We love the location! Within walking distance to grocery, restaurants etc. The beach is mere steps away and you can view the ocean from the patio. Only issue we had is the coffee maker quit working, luckily coffee houses were nearby. We will stay here whenever we have a chance to visit San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joeli M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joeli McQuaid

Even better than the pictures show! You cannot beat the location, excellent atmosphere and quality furnishings and so forth
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

This property has a great location for access to the beach. Remember- there is no A/C so if that is a concern you have been warned. The ceiling fans helped when the windows are open but a little humidity and it was hard to sleep. We were surprised there was no information notebook with how to operate the three (3) remote controls for the TV. Nothing to provide places to see and places to eat. I had to keep checking my phone for password, contact information, etc. The refrigerator doesn’t have an ice maker but there are some ice trays. No light in the fridge made late night raids a challenge. The vacuum cleaner is there but it appeared full and it didn’t appear to be working. We made due with a broom. I would like to suggest a security door on the front door so it can help with circulation at night. Overall the unit was fine even with the construction next door, which should be done soon. Our SUV did fit in the garage which was a concern. Beach chairs were a plus but no ice chest. Overall, I would stay here again and pack accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt really lucky to get this place

2 minute walk from the beach, clean, good sized bedrooms for such a small place. We were mostly interested in being at the beach so just really needed a clean comfortable place to sleep and shower. This was that! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego Trip

Great house and affordable. Location was excellent with beach access steps away from the house. Easy drive downtown for day activities. Food and shopping all within walking distance. Rental car fit in the garage which was a plus. Street parking was also available at times. Highly recommend, we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023