San Diego Gem: Walk to Bay, Beaches & Boardwalk

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a plant.
A modern house with a patio, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a sofa, a recliner, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a couch, a coffee table, and a dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • 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
  • Street parking available
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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Living area
Steps to the water on both sides!!
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  • Microwave
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Steps to the water on both sides!!

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 Westfield UTC. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Frostie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vallarta Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Desserts By Clément - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego Gem: Walk to Bay, Beaches & Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Diego Gem: Walk to Bay, Beaches & Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Diego Gem: Walk to Bay, Beaches & Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Diego Gem: Walk to Bay, Beaches & Boardwalk located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Pier, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches. Mission Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, kitchen had everything we needed. Parking was a struggle - the sports field across the road meant there was no parking near the property until 9.30 or 10pm
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!!

Needed a place for the weekend close to the beach! Perfect spot…. Loved Buddy the dog!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego fun

Very clean and comfortable unit. Parking was difficult at times, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great PB location!

Comfortable, spacious 1BR apartment on quiet street in PB. On-street parking was readily available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

It was a great weekend getaway. We were in town to visit our student at SDSU. We loved being able to walk to restaurants, coffee and shopping. The beach was a 15-20 min walk. The place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sweet little spot in great location

My kids and I stayed here for four days. The neighborhood is really nice and there’s lots of shops within walking distance. The parking wasn’t great so we parked and used Uber so we didn’t lose our spot. The beach is about a 20 minute walk, and the walk is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 1 bedroom

Very clean and had every thing you could need for a comfortable stay. A quiet neighborhood and an easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, grocery store and more. One of the nicest and most complete rentals for a home away from home. I would definitely rent it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break in Pacific Beach

Really enjoyed my stay. The local area is great, with the beach and stores, restaurants, etc. in walking distance. Public transportation is convenient for exploring further away. The apartment was very nice and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good stay overall but be aware that the mini split is connected to a wifi controller and gets shut off at the owner’s discretion. It is the Cielo device mounted to the right of the TV. After a long day at the beach we got back to the apartment and it was 88 degrees inside and turned on the mini split and it was turned off 45 minutes later. This constantly happened through out our stay. It was so warm we were not able to sleep in the bedroom. The location great and plenty of street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the great location and convenient street parking. We're sorry the warm temperatures impacted your comfort and ability to sleep during your stay. While A/C is not listed as an amenity, the property description also notes that the apartment does not offer A/C so guests have this information when considering the home. We appreciate your feedback regarding the mini split and understand how the indoor temperature affected your experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego Visit

This was a perfect property, just 5 blocks from where my son and his wife live and very private. The place was neat, clean and exactly as the owners represented. My wife and I will be going down to visit at least 2-3 times per year and hope to stay at the same place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy

We love that there is the cutest dog to play with! We love you Buddy 😊 Great stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect !

We have family and friends locally, so just needed a place to lay our head. Super cute casita style. Very clean, everything we needed. We will definitely be back for our next visit! We rented a car but still always found parking within a block m
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place... the bed was a problem

Everything was excellent. the bed was so soft/cheap i had to sleep on the couch
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for all

Nice and quiet.. Manager there if you need him, we didn’t. Everything was clean, and the air conditioning and bedroom fan was real nice. Would like to come back, hope it is still available.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

The place was nice, spacious, fully stocked and clean. Pots and pans were available and extra blankets as well. The manager was available to get in contact with and responded fast. Laundry room was available as well.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect for the two of us.

Close to where we needed to be. Liked a separate bedroom. Spider webs in bathroom and not so clean rug in front of the tub. Rug in the living room needs a good vacuum ing. Mattress pad on the bed. Other areas were spotless and neatly organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was very dusty Manager not very welcoming Room did suit our needs but it appears there has been no maintenance or cleaning There is a chair that needs to be replaced and a blue quilt that is full of cigarette burns
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Author on 13 Feb, 2024
Hi Dave, we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your recent stay. Your feedback is essential to us, and we've relayed your comments to the homeowner, who would like to address the following:-Our cleaning service is typically very thorough, but we understand that occasional discrepancies may arise. In the event that a guest is dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the apartment, our cleaning service is more than willing to return to rectify any issues, provided the guest reports the matter to us. However, in this particular case, the guest did not inform us of any concerns regarding cleanliness.-Additionally, we want to assure you that we have replacement items such as furniture and quilts readily available, and we would have been happy to replace any damaged items had we been made aware of the issue. Regrettably, the guest did not bring any such issues to our attention. Nevertheless, we will promptly replace these items to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of our future guests.Our commitment to providing the best possible experience for all our guests is evident in the satisfaction of numerous others who have stayed with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute apartment. Only 5 units. It’s walkable to beaches but not recommended after a long day in the sun. It would be up hill with all your belongings. Accommodations were average. Thin pillows. No sheets for the hide-a-bed. Very little cookware if you planned on making meals. Plenty of towels but a little too much bleach. Lots of shops (grocery too), restaurants, and tattoo shops around. Awesome little ice cream place around the corner. Street parking wasn’t bad. Mostly quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Everything great! Except…

The bed, the single most important part of a unit. Unfortunately there is no place to upload a picture. The mattress has a piece of foam rubber on top. Clearly that is done to make an uncomfortable mattress more comfortable. It failed. Terrible mattress=poor sleep. Not good. Otherwise this is a great place. Location is excellent, clean and comfortable and easy access.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Did not even stay there.

This place looked cozy and cute but was not. First, I had to walk 2 blocks with my suitcase because there was very little to no street parking available. Getting in wasn’t a problem but, when I got in, there was a crummy couch and a smallish tv in the living room. There was a security screen door with a lock, but the front door had none. I just did not feel safe thee so I left and found a hotel. Expensive mistake!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Sue, we're sorry to hear that your stay fell flat of your expectations. This is the first time the homeowner has received this type of feedback from a guest. The owner wants to note that steel framed security doors with deadbolt locks are not just screen doors, and they are installed in this unit because they provide much more security than a typical wood framed door. However, we apologize that you felt differently. The owner strives to provide excellent guest experiences, and we're confident this condo will continue to host many satisfied guests! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best location, not super clean

It did was it was supposed to but there were old contact lenses left all over the house and none of us wear contacts, lots of spider webs, dust and dirt. It was fine because we were never there and the location was great but we never felt clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Sister Retreat!

The apartment was exactly as described - perfect size for 2 people. Easy to find parking on quiet street and so nice to walk into the private courtyard to the apt - gave a great feeling of privacy as well. The apt was clean and included all the basics needed for the weekend, living room furniture may need a little updating soon, but the bed was super comfortable! Open both doors for cross-breeze, and close bed door w/air conditioning for max comfort! Grocery stories walking distance, and a great bike rental as well. 10 min walk to either ocean or bayside. Will definitely return to this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Convenient and easy street parking.

The place met most of our needs. I recommend cover on sofa bed mattress be replaced. It was very dirty with large sweat stains. Also upgrade bath towels. They are old and not of good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

First time in San Diego.

Found ourselves centralized for any entertainment that we could imagine. From the zoo to some of the best chicken wings ever and then shopping in Coronado. Coming back to the comfort of our apt.was a great . our vacation was more than we expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

If it was nearer the beach I would stay here again

I had issues with the screen door lock although eventually realised there was nothing wrong with it and was very secure. Totally disagree with another review that said she went to a hotel because of the door. I was on my own and felt totally safe. Didn't hear from the property manager until late that evening and I think that was only because I was sat outside when he came home. But Mike the owner got back to me straight away and explained the door issue. I would certainly recommend staying here, very clean, quiet safe neighborhood, and all in all I had a fantastic week. Could have been more sun but don't suppose I can blame a human for that!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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