Just steps to the sand, this Bayfront condo awaits for your next family vacation to Mission Beach! Perched up on the second floor, this home offers unobstructed water and skyline views of San Diego, including Sea World fireworks. Whether you're relaxing on the sofa or cooking up a meal in the kitchen, enjoy these views right from the comfort of your own home. With three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this roomy condo is perfect for small families or a friends getaway. The desk setup in the primary bedroom offers a work-from-home option, ideal for extended stays with us. Spend long days walking the boardwalk around Mission Beach, paddle boarding around Mission Bay, or venture out to visit San Diego Zoo or Sea World. The options are endless!
Highlights: ~ Second Floor Bayfront Condo w/ Unobstructed Water & City Views ~ Perfect for Families! White Sandy, Swimmable Beach Just Outside ~ Located on Mission Bay Boardwalk in Peaceful South Mission Beach ~ Enjoy Sea World's Firework Show Straight from Living Room ~ Walking Distance to Local Shops and Restaurants, Markets, Coffee Shop, Belmont Park and More! ~ Kids Park & Playground Just a Short Stroll Away
Things to know: ~ Cancel up to 30-days prior to your arrival for a full refund. ~ We are pet-friendly! We welcome 1 dog to accompany your stay (non-shedding, less than 25 lbs). ~ This is a second floor condo of a 6-unit property with no private outdoor space or grill ~ Other units are also rentals and neighboring noise may be heard from time to time. ~ Like many coastal homes, this home does not have A/C. Bedrooms have wall heaters and standing fans. ~ San Diego Airport flight path runs over South Mission Bay. Airplane noise may be heard; however, departing flights are not permitted between 11:30pm-6:30am. ~ You must be at least 30 years old to rent this home. If all guests are adults, all guests must be over the age of 30, excluding families.
Neighborhood Notes: Mission Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with over five miles of waterfront boardwalk, trendy shops, restaurants, and Belmont Park, a beachfront amusement park featuring the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing, and an arcade. Mission Beach is just a few minutes to Sea World, 15-20 minutes to The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego International Airport (SAN), and downtown San Diego.
Attention: This rental is located in a high-density neighborhood with strict house rules and is only suitable for quieter groups. No tolerance policy exists for excessive noise, occupancy, parties, smoking, or pets. Failure to abide by these policies may lead to immediate eviction without refund. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting.
Sleeping Accommodations: Primary - King Guest 1 - Queen Guest 2 - Twin over Twin Bunk Bed + Separate Twin Bed
Parking: 1-Car Parking Space Dimensions- 90” W x 220" D x 83" H *Suitable for compact or mid-size vehicles only * Additional parking options- Public Parking Lot: Located at South East end of Mission Blvd, 2600 Bayside Ln- free & overnight. Street Parking: Located on Mission Blvd- free & overnight (Please check signage for street sweeping, etc.)
Departure Instructions: As your beach getaway comes to an end, we kindly ask you to follow these quick steps before checking out. Please turn off all lights, fans, and HVAC; lock all doors and windows; start the dishwasher with any dirty dishes; leave used towels on the bathroom floor and beds unmade; and remove all trash and recycling. Don't forget to report any damages, issues, or upgrade suggestions—we truly value your feedback! Check-out is at 10:00 AM, unless a late check-out was pre-approved. Requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for staying with us!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
San Diego
Located in South Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and on 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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
San Diego, CA
What's nearby
Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
South Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mission Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Belmont Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Bahia Point Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach?
As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach on 14 Sept 2026 start from £366, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Condo | Fireworks View | Kid Friendly | Swimmable Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this South Mission Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The condominium was perfect for us. The parking is not ideal.
Maria F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re thrilled to hear the condominium was a great fit for your stay!
We understand parking can feel a bit tight in the beach area, which is why we do our best to provide detailed parking dimensions in the listing in advance. The home includes one onsite parking space that is best suited for compact to mid-size vehicles, and we also share information about nearby free overnight public parking and street parking options on Mission Blvd for additional convenience. We will continue to inform our guests so they can plan accordingly.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Thank you for staying with us, Tonia. We want to note that the house is not listed as oceanfront; it is listed as a bayfront unit, meaning it is right in front of the bay. We look forward to hosting you again in one of our oceanfront houses or any house you would like!
This property is spacious and located with an amazing view. Walking distance to Bellmount Park, south mussion Beach and is right on the bay. Perfect for families. Highly recommend.
David O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah F.
27 Jun 2025
Amazing experience at Mission Beach!
We absolutely loved our stay. The property felt very spacious for our whole family (3 adults and 4 children). It was wonderful to be right on the water, and the bay side was very peaceful and much less crowded than the beach side! The property management was extremely responsive, the home was super clean and all our expectations were exceeded. We will continue to tell everyone about this property and we plan to come back every year for our family vacation. Thank you for hosting us, we can't wait to come back!
Decent place. Very loud doors, washer dryer and noisy neighbors. Kinda of out dated. We had a slight issue the day we arrived with my husband breaking the shower door. The wheels were broken on the slider and when he went to open it, it shattered! Maintenance cleaned it up the next afternoon, but they were suppose to bring us a shower curtain and NEVER did.
Kerry W.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Hi Kerry. Thank you for your review and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced during your stay. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible and we are so sorry that there are some lapses during your stay. We appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider in the future. We hope to host you again soon.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lyn J.
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Parking & noise is an issue
The company drift away was not an issue.
Very responsive. Customer service will email you back quickly. I like that they tried to be sure all was well with any questions.
But, if there was anything i could change.
The location; I loved the close way access to the beautiful beach with my children.
Recommendation’s I’d give, although i know this isn’t the property management’s fault.
1. The parking area!!! I struggled in the greatest way, this was my greatest level of stress in this home.
Not good parking accommodation.
2. Noise level is horrible. Walls are like paper. There were obviously children over us on shifts. They ran triple time throughout the condo all day and night. I had a hard time sleeping.
The home was very cozy and nice. My children and i enjoyed our stay for my sons graduation otherwise.
Thanks DriftAway homes!
Lyn J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed the home’s cozy atmosphere and close proximity to the beach—it’s truly a great location for creating family memories.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the parking and noise. To help guests plan their stay, we include the garage's dimensions in our listing and note that it’s best suited for small to medium-sized vehicles. Additionally, as noted, this is a multi-unit property, and neighboring noise may be heard from time to time. We wish you had let us know about the noise during your stay, as we would have been happy to reach out to the other guests to remind them to be mindful.
Thank you again for your kind words about our service, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another great stay!
Pros: We were glad to have a parking spot. The beach just outside the unit was perfect for walking with our two year-old. The sunrise from the balcony was gorgeous. The location was so convenient—a short walk over to mission beach and Belmont park. 20 minute drive to the zoo and 20 minute drive to Coronado. The unit was clean and modern. The two rooms were perfect for our two and one year-olds (pack and play for the latter). We didn’t have any issues with homeless people. Beds were comfy. Unit was well-decorated and furnished.
Cons: it got pretty hot in the unit at night without any air conditioning, but I guess that’s the norm in the area. The balcony is really small. The parking spot was VERY tight with our Toyota RAV4. All of the restaurants we tried nearby were mediocre. We had to drive a ways to find any that we really liked. There were airplanes flying over the room constantly (not at night) and it was pretty loud.
Other: the smell from the sewage grate wasn’t too bad.
Overall it was a very good experience and we’d consider renting here again. The location was so good, it outweighed the cons.
Mitch H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike W.
29 Dec 2022
Great location - roomy with views
Very convenient to Belmont Park and Sea World. Plenty of room for large family. Very clean with nice beds.
Mike W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul W.
13 Oct 2022
Good!
The place is really nice inside and is in a great location. The assigned parking spot is such a hassle unless you have a tiny car. The sewage smell right outside was also a bummer!
There was serious issues with information on codes to get in building then stairwell then apartment
Great location aweful on how to get into the various door locks then key to elevator went missing. Had to crawl into 2nd story window to get in on last night.
Every thing was ok except sewage smell and the small parking space
The condo super clean and has everything you need , they really provide what you need
Thank you
Pros: clean and great location, plenty of beach toys and towels, nice view of Sea World fireworks at night and of the bay, restaurants and bars as well as beach and amusement park within walking distance.
Cons: impossible to reach people without endless time on hold and then disconnected. Electrical issues constantly supposedly due to leak on floor above. Washer started at 2am for no reason and had to be replaced. Promises to call back didn’t happen and I had to call. Planes start at 6:30 and for first hour constant. Sewage smell occasionally from the bay. Screens on most windows don’t meet the window so flies kept coming in. Electrician had to put the refrigerator back in place as it was hanging out Into the middle of the kitchen. He was excellent by the way. Parking in the spot for condos 3-5 horrible due to a wall behind and took at least three tries and barely no clearance to get in and out. The photo doesn’t show the wall behind only the spot. Overall they need better communication and some general maintainence.
Frances S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley H.
17 Jul 2022
Perfect Vacation Rental
This rental is as perfect. We had my grandfather (94) and little ones (2 & 4) and it was perfectly suited for all. Amazing location, calm waters for swimming, very close to the water. If bigger waves are what you are looking for they are about an 8-10 min walk, 10 min walk to Belmont Park and kiddie parks on both ends of the strip. Very safe atmosphere, everyone is extremely friendly. Easy to walk for food, everything is open late. Rental has great view, comfy beds, lots of towels and well stocked with everything to meet our needs. I was only disappointed we could not stay longer. Loved it!!
Vrbo should not do 3red party rentals! They don't tell you it's 3rd party until after they take your money. My problem started on arrival unable to communicate with owner! Never again will I book with out speaking with an agent!
Carla E.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John D.
21 Apr 2022
Beachfront Hidden Gem
This place was absolutely amazing! It was exactly as described if not better. It is directly on the sand, just steps away from the water. You can take an easy stroll to Belmont Park, parks and playgrounds, and a short drive to Sea World. Even closer, just steps away, there's a market, coffee shop, bars, and a few restaurants- everything we needed so we could maximize our beach time, never needing to leave! (Highly recommend the breakfast burritos at Sara's!). It has such a unique location on the strand, bayfront, yet cross the street and you're on the ocean side. It's a beautifully scenic part of the bay and seemed like a local secret. We were able to spread out on the beach, not overcrowded at all, and felt safe leaving our things on the sand all day. The unit itself was clean and exactly as pictured. The layout was great for our family of four, plenty of room. There's a clear view of the sand and beach right from the living room making it super easy to keep an eye on our kids while they played in the sand or a quick trip inside to cool off. They even had chairs, beach towels and toys. This place is a real gem! I've already booked my next stay.
THE VIEW IS AMAZING, PROXIMITY TO BEACH COULD NOT BE BETTER
Edward O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Edward! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular view from the home. We do hope you contacted us with any issues you might have had so we could attempt to make your stay more enjoyable. We apologize for any inconveniences. Thank you.
Verified
8/10 Good
Paula R.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Good overall, with a few glitches
The condo was clean with a very nice bay view-- pretty much as advertised. However the keyed lock on the front door to the property was broken and remained unlocked throughout most of our stay. I reported this to 710 management team about 6 days into our stay but it remained unsecure/broken for the remainder of our stay (at least 6 days). There was also a lot of construction noise (hammering, jack-hammering, and futzing with the large generator in front of the property) during daylight hours throughout our 13 day stay.
Paula R.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
11 Oct 2021
Awesome Stay ★★★★★
This was our perfect getaway stay! The furnishings, decor, and design all complimented the home perfectly and we loved the cool beachy feel of the home. It's a great size for a condo and loved the openness feel of it. 710 made everything easy and hassle free. Can't wait to return here next time!
Kristen C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Thu C.
25 Aug 2021
We Loved It!
What a gorgeous bayfront property on Mission Bay. We LOVED the location, walking distance to everything. The condo is clean, modern, and looks to be recently updated. The sunset views were spectacular! We even loved sitting in the living room at night with a glass of wine and watching the sea world fireworks. We'll be back!
Thu C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karri ..
25 Aug 2021
What a gorgeous bayfront property on Mission Bay. We LOVED the location, walking distance to ever...
What a gorgeous bayfront property on Mission Bay. We LOVED the location, walking distance to everything. The condo is clean, modern, and looks to be recently updated. The sunset views were spectacular! We even loved sitting in the living room at night with a glass of wine and watching the sea world fireworks. We`ll be back!
This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
Karri ..
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