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The California

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A modern outdoor living space with a dining area, seating, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.
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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range hood, and a view of the city through large windows.
A room with a sliding glass door, white paneled walls, and a tiled floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Old Town San Diego State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Spin
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Mission Hills, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Balboa Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Heritage Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 4 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The California?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The California?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The California?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The California located?

Located in Mission Hills, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Hotel Circle. Mission Bay and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 14 minutes by foot and Middletown Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Communication with the host was effortless and the property is an exactly as pictured in the listing. Great location and views from the balcony of the city and airport. I would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Scott, those balcony views across the city and airport are the kind of backdrop that turns a regular evening into something worth lingering over. Glad the communication and the listing matched up exactly as expected. The view will be ready whenever you want to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice. Clean. Prefect for families. Neighborhood felt very safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in a great location. Modern, clean, comfortable beds. LOVED having garage parking!!! Host was very responsive and was easy in / easy out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Julie, guaranteed garage parking removes one of the real headaches of urban travel, and pairing that with a smooth check-in process makes everything easier. The location and the comfortable beds are there whenever you need them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very clean and beds comfy! Great place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The view from the beautiful living room/patio was amazing.Beautiful house, convenient location and great host. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing! The rental was clean and beautiful! Only thing I would recommend is plastic ware to be able to enjoy drinks on the deck near hot tub but otherwise everything was amazing! Location was great, could get to downtown and beaches so quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super close to the airport & only 10-20 minutes to anywhere else we wanted to visit. Property was very nice & clean. Host was very responsive to all communication.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE the balcony with the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for a group of 7 women in town for a tournament. Beautiful view, jacuzzi was a treat, and not too far from everything we wanted to do. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a nice quiet stay in San Diego. The views are amazing from the back patio. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was immaculate and in a great part of town. We were able to uber to all the touristy attractions we wanted to do really quickly. Absolutely loved staying here and had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time here. It was a perfect location for all our SD activities. Great view!! Wewill definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the bay area, and a walk down to Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! Its so beautifully decorated, so welcoming, so clean and it was just luxurious the whole time here. I couldnt be happier with my stay and we will be staying here next time in san diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
View was amazing. Housekeeping wasn't done cleaning until 6 minutes after we were told we could check in and surprised us by using the dryer at 7:45 at night. I wish we would have been told sooner that the hot tub was no longer in service so we could have had the chance to book another place before it was too late.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Great location - close to everything - and beautiful views! We enjoyed having our coffee each morning and our evening cocktails out on the deck. Having a garage was a bonus. My only suggestion would be to stock the kitchen with some barware… Wine/martini glasses, cocktail shaker, etc. But overall a lovely place… We definitely hope to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beautiful place with an amazing view! My hubby and I had a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent City View and the Nice Ambience. Location is accessible to all the popular places easily with nice restaurants nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was immaculate! Perfectly clean! The view was incredible. The host were communicative and kind. I will 100% book again :) love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and perfect

It was a very comfy and memorable to stay at this home. Really clean and it has everything you will need Adam is a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The unit was very nice and clean, the ammenities were great. The location felt close to everything and we really enjoyed hanging out on the back patio looking over the city and airport at night. With the doors and windows open, yes, there is quite a bit of freeway/city noise, but with the doors and windows closed at night, you could barely hear it and you could easily get an undisturbed good nights sleep. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little gem close to the Convention Center

Stayed a few nights with a colleague attending a conference. Property was very clean and presented as described. Host was ver prompt in responding. Will Recommend this place to my friends and will stay here again for future SD visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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