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The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Pacific Beach
    3 min walk
  • Pacific Beach Park
    5 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach

The Dolphin is a rocks throw away from Law Street beach located at the north end of Pacific Beach. This is a great beach to learn how to surf or ride the waves on the boogie boards provided. San Diego Surf School gives surf lessons right outside your door. If surfing isn't your thing, there is plenty of sand for you to lay out and get tan. This property has great outdoor space to BBQ and enjoy the southern California sun. Also included in this rental, a small garage for parking, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, cooler and wagon. Garage dimensions are 93 inches wide, 15.5 feet long, 83 inches tall.

In addition to the beach being just steps away, the boardwalk starts at Law St. and takes you 3 miles along the coastline through Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. You can enjoy the view of the homes along the water or stop and do some shopping or eating at one of the many places along the way. Make your way to Belmont Park and ride the roller coaster, or practice catching some waves on the artificial waves at Wavehouse Restaurant and Bar. If you don't want to try it, watch others while you eat some food and enjoy some nice cold beverages. Just 3 miles north is downtown La Jolla where you can kayak in the caves in La Jolla Shores, or check out the seals off Coast Blvd. Seaworld is just minutes away. Head just a few miles south and check out Old Town or just a couple more miles you can explore downtown San Diego. There is a plethora of nightlife, shopping, dining choices and so much more. Attractions in both San Diego and neighboring La Jolla are easily accessible from this Dolphin beach Walk getaway!

As you walk through the gate and up some stairs, there is a large, shared patio area with some tables and chairs as well as 1 BBQ for you to enjoy during your stay. The Dolphin is the first condo right off the patio with the large windows to bring in lots of light. When you enter, you walk into the living room that feels nice and bright with all the windows. There is a leather sofa, matching armchair and a large" flat screen TV.  The living room in open to the kitchen which is fully stocked with everything you need to cook any meal. If you want to eat your food inside, there is a small dining table for two, and/or bar stools you can use to sit at the breakfast bar. Don't forget, you can take your food outside and enjoy the Southern California weather at the patio tables and chairs. If it's too sunny, the umbrellas can provide you with the necessary shade. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, gas stove, built-in microwave, and a small dishwasher (many other small appliances) so you don't have to waste any time doing dishes.

Each bedroom has 1 queen bed, perfect for two couples or a small family. The bedrooms are very similar in size however, one of them has a small TV. A cozy bathroom with granite countertop, and tub/shower combo providing you with just enough space to wash up. 

No smoking is allowed inside any of our properties.

This house (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.

Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Superhog. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Superhog will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.

Property manager

Windansea Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-01018L, 519707

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Pacific 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 9 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 20 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Tacos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Backyard Kitchen & Tap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin - Just Steps from the Beach - Pacific Beach located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
From start to finish, it was a perfect location. Super clean, very comfortable beds and couch, adorable kitchen. All the appliances and plumbing worked great. Nice ceiling fans. Great outdoor patios. Barbecue if we wanted one. We could see the beach from our patio. Nice neighborhood super quiet. And they had a garage for parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
This was the perfect spot for my family of 5. This was a spontaneous trip and it was everything we could've asked for. I was really impressed with all the kitchen ware available. We saved a lot of money by cooking there instead of eating out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable; great location
The property was exactly as described. The place was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had all the necessities, and the patio with view of the ocean was an extra treat! My husband and I ended up ordering take-out dinner from some very good restaurants and ate dinner on the patio while watching the sun set. The garage was tight, but my husband parked our Subaru Outback in there without a hitch. We will definitely seek out The Dolphin again if we return to San Diego and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Location and Stay
The Unit was great. Accommodated a wonderful Mother/Daughter time together. Good neighborhood for safety. Everything we needed and 3 doors down from the beach and sunsets. Will probably stay again. Communication was very nice. I mostly parked on the street along with all the surfers but had no problems. Could make some San Diego information available for future folks. I lived there in the 70's so knew a bit about the area which made it easy regarding shopping/food/restaurants and sites to see. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location
Location was perfect, literally 500 yards from the beach. We could watch the sunset over the ocean from the front patio. As lovely as the location was, the apartment/condo was nice but it could use some updating. Nothing terrible or unacceptable just a few things that need to be replaced or fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

adele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
This rental is in a wonderful location. It is literally one minute from the beach. You can see the ocean if you sit on the couch or outside. A few suggestions: 1. The kitchen is sparsely equipped. I would recommend adding a few salad bowls, oven pans, and pots/pans. 2. Please include a binder with things to do/visit within the unit. It was not obvious that the "village" was next to the beach, in the opposite direction from Mission Blvd. 3. This rental unit traps heat. Even though it cools down if all windows and doors are open, and if all the fans are on, that is not possible at night, when we have to close all the doors. 4. While the property manager was responsive, she did not seem to jump when we reported that the on-property dryer was out of service. I understand that she called a repair person, but we were not informed of that. The dryer is clearly old and in need of replacement. In addition, while the washing machine was new (I was told), it looked like a very old model and did not function properly. When we requested additional towels, the property manager instructed us to get them from the unit next door, which was fine, but we had to contact her multiple times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
We had a wonderful time at your place. It was easy access to everything. The only thing that was missing was the grill. I just wish we had that. I hope we left it the way you wanted thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice & convenient
Owner / company was very easy to work with, property was great and close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend staycation
Location is unbelievable. Steps to the beach. Walk to restaurants , shopping. Planning out next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway Location
Just returned from a long weekend at the Dolphin House. Coming from Buffalo, NY after getting 4 feet of snow, this long weekend was just what we needed. The house was the perfect size for the 3 of us and the location couldn’t be beat. 1 block from the ocean, the perfect location to watch the sun set. The boardwalk was great for morning walks and a scenic way yo get to a good variety of restaurants. One added bonus was the garage parking. It is small but came in handy when we couldn’t find street parking. Definitely hope to go back to the Dolphin House again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Arwen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Great location, affordable, view of the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This was a great option for a friends weekend. Location is great. Hostbwas extremely responsive. Comfy beds. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Beautiful
This is our second time staying at the Dolphin. We love the location! Within walking distance to grocery, restaurants etc. The beach is mere steps away and you can view the ocean from the patio. Only issue we had is the coffee maker quit working, luckily coffee houses were nearby. We will stay here whenever we have a chance to visit San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joeli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joeli McQuaid
Even better than the pictures show! You cannot beat the location, excellent atmosphere and quality furnishings and so forth
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
This property has a great location for access to the beach. Remember- there is no A/C so if that is a concern you have been warned. The ceiling fans helped when the windows are open but a little humidity and it was hard to sleep. We were surprised there was no information notebook with how to operate the three (3) remote controls for the TV. Nothing to provide places to see and places to eat. I had to keep checking my phone for password, contact information, etc. The refrigerator doesn’t have an ice maker but there are some ice trays. No light in the fridge made late night raids a challenge. The vacuum cleaner is there but it appeared full and it didn’t appear to be working. We made due with a broom. I would like to suggest a security door on the front door so it can help with circulation at night. Overall the unit was fine even with the construction next door, which should be done soon. Our SUV did fit in the garage which was a concern. Beach chairs were a plus but no ice chest. Overall, I would stay here again and pack accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt really lucky to get this place
2 minute walk from the beach, clean, good sized bedrooms for such a small place. We were mostly interested in being at the beach so just really needed a clean comfortable place to sleep and shower. This was that! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego Trip
Great house and affordable. Location was excellent with beach access steps away from the house. Easy drive downtown for day activities. Food and shopping all within walking distance. Rental car fit in the garage which was a plus. Street parking was also available at times. Highly recommend, we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We spent spring break using this sweet one to jump off to area attractions and especially the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L., Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Location of the property is really nice - easy walking access to the boardwalk, beach, and Pacific Beach restaurants and scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This is our 5th time staying at this property! We will be back next year! The location to the beach, shopping, and restaurants is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very easy check in process and loved our stay and proximity to the beach. Able to walk all the way to Mission Beach along the ocean and back along the bay for great views. Also 5-10 minute walk to restaurants and bars (try Enoteca Adriano 2 blocks away) so can keep the car parked. Garage was enough for one car but on street parking not too difficult other than mornings when surfers pour in which was fun to watch. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jessie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
This property was perfect for our trip. Easily walkable to the beach and easy to find and get too. Was clean and a great size for our family . It was pretty dated , lots of broken blinds . Could use a facelift in the shower . There was construction next door as listed but they didn’t start until after we woke up so it was never an issue . However, we spent the majority of our time out and about and it suited our needs perfectly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and more
Great location! A 1/2 from beach which we walked the beach and boardwalk every day. Enjoyed watching kids play, dogs and the surfers. This location did not disappoint. Clean, safe, parking in front too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

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