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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
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 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 Truvi. 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. Truvi 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
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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

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. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, 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 cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

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.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne O.

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

Great place

Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Athena N.

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

Cute Place

This place is in the perfect location! It is really meant for just two people, maybe two with a baby (in my opinion). The bathroom is really small and needs some updating as well as the heater as it makes a loud bang occasionally when the metal expands (old heater) but works just fine. The garage was a plus as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Barbara N.

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

The Dolphin on Law Street

The location was perfect! Near the beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The cottage had everything we needed. The space was occasionally cold - the furnace didn’t always kick in when set. There was usually parking on the street. It was fun to watch the parade of surfers and people going to morning yoga. The sunsets were awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

PACIFIC BEACH

The property was really close to Law Street beach which was were I used to hang as a teenager (meet me at the foot of Law). The property was clean, the check-in easy and the property manager was very responsive to a few minor issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Nov 2024

The stay was great. The property was neat and clean. Location was magnificent. The nights were cool, and the heater worked well. We have stayed in half a dozen properties between OB, MB, and PB. This was the best. JS
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cindra V.

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

Great location

Location was excellent, couldn't ask for better in regards to beach, restaurants & shops. Property was clean, owner responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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