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Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window.
A balcony with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and a view of other buildings.
A coastal residential area with a variety of house styles, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mission Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Ocean * Sunny Top Level Unit * Outdoor Deck located?

Located in Mission Beach, this apartment building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Bay and Mission Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfy, and the sitting areas outside were so comfortable. The hosts were definitely communicative and check in/checkout was extremely easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, outdoor spaces, and easy check-in. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little warm this weekend. I didn’t know it didn’t have A/C. However everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay overall and apologize for the warmer temperatures. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our family located just minutes from the beach. The kitchen is more modern than others in that area and the host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Hi Nick! Thank you so much for your review we're so happy you enjoyed the home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you SO much Leslie!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
7 of us recently stayed in many different places during a trip to different parts of the US. Because this property is managed by a company rather than private hosts there is no flexibility, you cannot arrive 1 minute before check in and the cleaners arrive 5 minutes before the check out time. Although it’s ok for 7 people, it was a little cramped with one sleeping on the sofa (not really a sofa bed) and we needed to send several messages to eventually receive the bed sheets for the sofa. Our fault for not realising, but a little disappointed there was no AC in August.The balcony and BBQ is shared with your neighbours, the doors are right next to each other so be prepared to socialise and share with a neighbour.Cleaning and a personal touch can be improved.The location is fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the fabulous location. We would like to note that early check-in is never guaranteed, as we need adequate time between guests to properly clean and prepare the home. The lack of air conditioning, sleeping arrangements, and shared balcony/BBQ area are also clearly disclosed in the listing so guests can review these details before booking. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to improve the guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the unit. Plenty of space, clean, and updated furnishings. Comfortable shared deck in front and private deck in back. Property management was very responsive and helpful. Dishwasher and washing machine were a huge plus. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. Bed was very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you!! We are so happy to hear this great feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice week in this unit. We saw 2 things that others mentioned when booking this unit but neither bothered us much. The parking is tight but we only had 1 rental car (Nissan Armada) and we were able to fit it between the poles.There is no AC but opening the windows at night and using fans made it comfortable enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Hi Jay! Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy you were comfortable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach and boardwalk!

Lots of room for the family and very clean! Beach chairs and toys provided were a big benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you so much Nicole!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loads of fun

Great stay, clean and well maintained. Everything you needed was there. Just a short walk to the beach, kids had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Amazing!! We are so glad to hear. (:
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend this Vrbo—with one important consideration.First, it's worth noting that there is **no air conditioning** in the unit. That's probably fine much of the year, but we visited in July, and the inside temperature reached around 90F every afternoon. The hosts did provide several fans, and it cooled down nicely in the evenings, but the afternoons and early evenings were much warmer than we had hoped, making it a little less restful than expected. Parking was also pretty tight, but it wasn't an issue for us.Other than that, everything was wonderful! The location was excellent, the unit was clean, spacious, and stocked with just about everything we needed. The only things we found ourselves wishing for were a broom and dustpan to sweep up the sand and a laundry basket.We especially enjoyed relaxing on the deck and loved the added perk of being able to rent beach gear and roller skates for free. The walk to the beach was easy, and we looked forward to walking to a local coffee shop each morning.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place—just keep the lack of air conditioning in mind if you're planning a visit during the hottest part of the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the location, deck, beach access, and complimentary gear rentals. We appreciate your feedback regarding the warmer summer temperatures and the additional items you'd have found helpful. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're happy to hear you'd recommend the property to future guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
We enjoyed the location of this property. It is very close to the boardwalk! Please be aware that the parking says it fits two cars. It is a very tight compacted area and they need to be small carsWhen we arrived one of our spots was taken by another car and our car didn’t fit in the remaining slot. We had to park a ways away which made it very inconvenient.By the second day we had access to our space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Hi Rebecca, thanks so much for the feedback! We definitely recommend smaller vehicles for Mission Beach, given the tighter alleyways. Our team is available after-hours in case a vehicle is parked in your spot - we are happy to contact all our nearby guests, or tow if needed so you have access! We are so glad you overall enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base!

We enjoyed our time in San Diego and this condo was a great home base for our adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2023
Great! Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!!

This is our second time staying at this property. And we absolutely love it! The location Can't be beat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

The location was perfect. Walking distance to places to eat, the boardwalk and more. Beach access is steps away. The home comes equipped with everything you need to go to the beach. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2024
This is great to hear!! Thank you & please come back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
Perfect!! Hope to have you back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience

Great experience from this Surf Style Vacation Homes rental, so close to the beach, nicely designed just like the photos, plenty of parking, and fast communication through our stay. We wouldn't hesitate to book any of their homes for a future San Diego getaway :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

spacious and bright upstairs unit

My husband, 2 kids & I stayed for winter break. We had a great time, easy walk to the beach and comfortable beds to rest at night. Hope to return next year!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

THANK YOU

Thank you again, my husband and 3 children loved staying at your beach home. We already miss San Diego :(
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Our first time using VRBO. We were pleasantly surprised. Fair price. Great communication with the customer service team. Will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
Amazing! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed in 741 and it has a pretty view of the pathway that leads to the beach. The patio is comfortable with seating for 5 ( which our party was). There wasn’t anyone staying in 743 which made the patio very private for us. The home itself was clean, the beds were comfortable and definitely enough space for 5 people. We made the mistake of texting the host vs the manager when we had a small issue which delayed a response so contact the manager for a fast response The beach is approximately a minute walk from the home. Quick and a lovely walk. Our family had a wonderful time and will come back. Thank you!!
Th patio that is shared with unit 741 and 743. There is a grill on the patio as well.
The pretty walkway to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you so much Susan! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this great feedback.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

Ideal for adults

This place is ideal for adults. Close to the beach and walking distance to cafes and restaurants. Keep in mind; parking spots are small (we had a difficult time parking our truck). We worried about our toddlers climbing up and down stairs and walking to the beach. No a/c unit, it was HOT July 4th. Airplane traffic noise in this area. They also had a strict visiting rule (NO Visitors).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback! This is a 2nd story unit and does not advertise AC. Compact to mid sized vehicles are recommended for the Mission Beach area (unless a home advertises oversized parking spaces!). Thank you for sticking to the advertised guest maximum onsite!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

No AC and No Parking. Can’t recommend.

No AC. Was Way too hot inside the unit in mid- August. Definitely not a good summer rental. There are two parking spaces noted as designated for the unit, but these were not available when we stayed as other vehicles continually parked in them. Surf Style was not interested in correcting this. So plan on no parking spots at a crowded beach locale. The furniture was new and the unit was very clean. Proximity to the beach is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
difficult guests :(
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A Fun Place to Stay

Had a very nice stay at Avalon 3. Pros - great location that's close to everything, very comfortable beds, all the amenities you need for house and beach, and the unit was decorated in very nice beach decor. At the south end of Mission Beach, so beach was less populated, which was nice. Parking spaces were essential - convenient and easy to come and go as needed. The place was perfect except for one thing - no air conditioning. When we checked in at 5:30 p.m., it was 98 degrees inside! and it got into the 90s every day even with fans going and windows open. We couldn't sleep with the bedroom windows open because of the airplane traffic overhead from SAN Airport. We were very warm and spent our evenings trying to cool things off. We loved the unit, but we'll look for a different place with AC for our next visit to San Diego.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The unit was clean and well stocked with the basics (shampoo, body wash, dish soap etc). Nice layout. If you have a large vehicle, the narrow alleyway with other cars parked on the other side, makes it impossible to maneuver into the space especially when other people are staying in the other units so plan to park on the street. Street parking is very hard to find/there. I parked over a mile away one night. The walls and floors are very thin. I heard the person next to me snoring - in the unit next-door, we were questioned more than once about anybody under the age of 30 and if we were going to be making excessive noise. They indicated there was an HOA restriction that they couldn’t have people under 30 yet the people in the unit downstairs were under 30 there were several of them and they were making a lot of noise. This was from the second round of questions “ - Do all adults meet the advertised HOA 30yr min age restriction?”The first round ask the ages of the people staying and I indicated three adults over 40 and two kids.When I asked about the 30 year-old HOA restriction this is what was sent “ The minimum age requirement is waived for multi-generational groups, families are welcome. ”We were a multigenerational family group yet we were questioned about noise and age more than once and if anybody else would be visiting etc.The location has great access to the beach. There is no air-conditioning only heat. It was cool in the morning and the heater worked great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the feedback Eldonna. We do try to make it clear in the ads what the parking dimensions are, however we are happy to update this to be more clear. We do have a strict min age requirement for all-adult groups, and yes, we do make exceptions for multi-generational families. All of our guests are thoroughly screened the same way, as were the guests staying in the other units during your stay. While we cannot do much about sound transfer within the building, we could have asked the other guests to be quiet after hours had you let us know while you were in-house. We strictly prohibit any excessive noise onsite. We also could have assisted with the parking situation, as no one should've been parking in your spaces. Our office staff and after-hours staff are always happy to help our guests!
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