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Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Solana Beach, CA
  • Solana Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Belly Up
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach

Experience Solana Beach while overlooking the ocean and enjoy falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves. The balcony and living room are focused on a full-frontal view of the ocean without looking over other buildings. This unit offers incredible sunsets and when nature smiles upon you, the special treat of viewing porpoises and whales swimming by. Vaulted ceiling in the living room and master bedroom add to the sense of openness.
This unit has brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and upgraded granite countertops. Whether it’s breakfast or cocktails on the balcony, this top floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium has incredible ocean views for you to enjoy.
The unit is a great remote workspace with 500mb WiFi. Living room and both bedrooms have smart TV’s. The chef(s) in the family will enjoy that the kitchen is well equipped and the front balcony includes a barbecue. Full size washer/dryer and vacuum are in unit.
Solana Beach and Tennis Club is a gated, oceanfront community on the bluffs of Solana Beach with beautiful landscaping. It features a community pool, two spas and four tennis courts. The clubhouse has a game room including ping pong and billiards. Bring your paddles, pool cues and rackets for the tennis courts. There is a view area to catch those iconic Southern California sunsets, but you have the best view right from this condo. Stair access to the beach is located just south of the complex.
With only 3.5 square miles, Solana Beach has everything within reach. Walking distance to many amazing restaurants, shopping at the famous Cedros Design District with cafes, furniture, local breweries and famous Belly Up Tavern for concerts and great music. Visit the farmer’s market on Sundays for fresh produce. Centrally located in San Diego County, you are just 30 minutes to all major attractions.
The Solana Beach & Tennis Club is a non-smoking complex. Gated garage with 2 reserved parking spaces.
In accordance with Solana Beach regulations, this property has a 6 night minimum. This unit is not air conditioned.
Our properties are cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Managed by Stubbs Vacation Rentals, the premier company for short term rentals in coastal north county San Diego since 1976.

Property manager

Stubbs Real Estate, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Solana Beach

Located in Solana Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Solana Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Solana Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Belly Up - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alce 101 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon a Tide - Amazing Ocean Views, Pool, Spa, Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Solana Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Solana Beach and Del Mar Beach. Fletcher Cove Beach Park and Cedros Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Solana Beach Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once Upon a Tide
We loved the property. Super spacious and clean. Nothing beats the view and location. My family had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous view
Comfortable condo. Parking was close by and covered. Loved the many trails to walk and restaurants in the area. Quite a few steps down to the beach, but very worth it. You could also walk to city park for access.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
golf vacation
a little cold in the morning and evening, but the golf courses were great.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Perfect beach location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely location, well equipped condo with beautiful views and nice grounds. Very comfortable and extremely clean.We found even though it’s dates part of the charm. The only down side, no beach chairs and the gates did not work consistently for entry.
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6/10 Okay

Patrick L.

Dated but doable
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo is nicely situated in the Solana Beach area near restaurants and shopping but the unit is dated. The Tennis Club provided amenities but the hot tub was in need of cleaning and at least one of the tennis courts should be converted to pickleball courts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two Weeks at Solana Beach
We had a wonderful time. Although we did run into some obstacles. 1. We had ants. 2. Closet door was off the track, a repair man did come and fix it. 3. The place need a face lift. It's pretty run down.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We loved this condo - awesome location. Plenty of places to walk to for food, sunrises, or nature. Nice to have two parking spaces so you don’t have to worry about parking. Property mgr was on top of it when we had a minor issue. Kitchen fully equipped, and two full bathrooms. We recommend, and we would definitely book again! 🙌
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Paradise at the beach
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Completely unwind and relax at the beachfront while unceasingly watching the waves ebb and flow night and day!!!! Do this at a comfortable, third floor condo inside or outside on the deck!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional experience/stay!
The view alone, was worth every penny! We saw so many dolphins it was ridiculous, in the best possible way! The condo was exceptionally clean/comfortable and spacious! There was nothing missing, amenity-wise, that we could find. The Stubbs staff were wonderful to work with, we could not have asked for a better experience!! We highly recommend this property and the Stubbs group. Thank you to all and Happy New Year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Eyal M.

great time
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, although not updated unit in an amazing location. grteat porch for sunsets and sunrises. amazing realty company

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Business travel done right
This property provided a perfect location while on an extended work trip. When away from work the quick access to the beach, shops and restaurants was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great view, easy check in and check out process. Not the fanciest place, but we were there for the ocean view and it does not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
My first time to San Diego and my first time to CA. The view was beautiful, especially along the cliff line.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William T.

Perfect Summer Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Delightful, was the third year in a row for our family vacation at this spot😁🏖️

4/10 Poor

Jeff L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Updates needed and quickly
Despite what looks to be new flooring, this unit is in desperate need of critical updates. The fridge was old and leaked when you turned the ice maker on.(so we didn't have an ice maker for the stay). The washer and dryer are ancient, easily 20-30 years old. We just couldn't get anything clean in them and had to ask the property manager for an alternative unit nearby to do laundry. Positives--the view is special and the access to the one of the best beaches in the world is worth the price of admission. The unit is nice sized and is a part of a very desirable complex in Solana Beach--walking distance to almost everything worthwhile in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carina B.

Perfect family rental!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit had all of the amenities needed, comfortable beds and couches and a beautiful view of the beach and coastline. The property managers are very courteous and professional. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic base for exploring the San Diego Area
What a great place! We stayed for a week using it as a base for exploring San Diego, Tijuana, Temecula, La Jolla, and Carlsbad. Great living room space, excellent Wi-Fi, the kitchen is easy to cook in, and the king-size bed was amazingly comfortable. You just can't beat the view, and the sunsets were phenomenal. We loved watching the surfers and the pelicans. The steps down to the beach are manageable and you can go for quite a beautiful walk along the cliffs. The complex is secure and charming, and parking is just steps away. We feel very fortunate to have been able to stay here. A word of caution - if you need things to be fancy-pants perfect, go stay at the Hotel Del Coronado. There is a small bit of wear and tear in a few spots - for example the constant access to salt water means things tend to rust, the dishwasher works best if you rinse the dishes first - but these are very minor issues compared to all this condo has to offer. We recommend it without reservation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Winter Escape
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time staying at Once Upon A Tide. It was a great location for us. We loved exploring the local restaurants, walking every day, and the view was wonderful. The unit was set up great for remote working.

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and relaxation
Location is amazing. The view was spectacular! The listing was right on in the description! Great coffee and restaurants within walking distance. Be aware there are 127 steps down to beach! Once there, the beach is beautiful , the sunsets are amazing. You do need to bring some household supplies like, TP (you get a small supply at check in and we stayed 12 days), paper towels, and garbage bags (there were three upon arrival). The two covered parking spaces were great and right near the apartment! The quiet nature of the complex was relaxing. The patio was great for ocean views all day! If there was an upgrade done, we would recommend upgrading the beds. They are very firm. It was very clean and stocked with cooking pans, cups, etc. Great place to cook for Thanksgiving dinner. You just cannot beat the view, if you love the ocean. Great location for relaxation. Great place for a family of four to stay, plenty of room. Outstanding place to stay!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Federica D.

Lovely stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the condo. The view is amazing and the place has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Watching the sunset from the balcony was amazing. The location is an easy walk to restaurants and shopping. We'll definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Leann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful view! We enjoyed our stay very much.
This was a very nice, safe and friendly neighborhood. Great parking garage, but we could walk to shops and restaurants too. I loved our stay and plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Great Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great stay at 312, we have been coming here for over 25 years and my family members have stayed here in the past. It was great this year as always.
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8/10 Good

Joan E.

#312
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice unit. Clean. Twin beds not good. Need new mattress. We liked the location

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful neighborhood north of San Diego.
This property has an ocean view with access to the beach via a gate in a secure condominium. So peaceful to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. It is within walking distance to a small downtown area and some trails. Easy drive to San Diego or north to Oceanside. We would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Rachel R.

Beautiful View
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo itself isn’t all that spectacular. It’s nice. Very well equipped with all you need, just add food! The view was nothing short of spectacular.There were only a few downsides for me.The master bed was way too firm. That’s a matter of choice.The second bedroom was hot. Only way to cool it down was to leave master windows open at let the fresh air flow through. We made the best of it.Electrical needs to be updated. Few outlets available.My only other issue was a text I received stating unit was available an extra day at discounted rate. When I asked for late checkout, the best that could be done was for 2 hours at $50. If the u it was not rented out, didn’t understand why it was so costly to stay an extra 4 hours.Nice place. Close to a lot. View was second to none.

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