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The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach

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Beach
Property grounds
Bathroom
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 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 Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach

Take in the view of the ocean from your private patio space. This two-bedroom, one bath San Diego vacation rental located on Law St. in Pacific Beach is just a rocks throw away from the beach.  

Located just steps away from Pacific Beach and a few minutes' drive from La Jolla, this cozy Pacific Beach vacation rental sleeps 4 in beds but can accommodate 5. There's something for the whole family, including SeaWorld San Diego just a 12 minute drive away - you could practically bike there! Crystal Pier is just a 5 minute walk on the boardwalk, or continue the walk down to Mission Beach and Belmont Park. There are plenty of restaurants and shops to check out along the way if you choose.

Enjoy watching the sunsets from your private patio after a long day at the beach.  The living room has large windows to really bring in the natural light and make it nice and bright inside. Relax on the leather couch and/or loveseat while watching your show of choice on the 50" TV, or stream a movie on Netflix using your own private wifi network. 

The kitchen has nice granite countertops, gas stove, dishwasher and all the other appliances you need to cook from home. The kitchen also has dishes, pots, pans, utensils etc. If you don't have something you need, just ask us about it. 

Both bedrooms have a queen-size bed so four people can comfortably stay here. Each room has two windows that let in plenty of sunlight during the day, and one has a small flatscreen TV.

The bathroom has a matching granite countertop and tub/shower combo where you can wash off all the sand after a long day of surfing, swimming, or playing. This home also has a garage to park your smaller size rental car (full size SUV's will not fit inside the garage - dimensions are 93 inches wide, 15.5 feet long, 83 inches tall). You will also find boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, and wagon to use during your time at the beach.  

There's a grill and extra seating in the front shared patio space.

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
Ocean 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 519704, STR-02258L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield UTC and Seaport Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪City Tacos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Backyard Kitchen & Tap - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this condo 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 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robin N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall, our stay was pleasant. The apartment is located in a beautiful location. We did have some issues with the electrical which caused our power to be out overnight into the next afternoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

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

What a view!

Excellent vacation and view! Nice and bright space. Super clean! Excellent communication with management. Can’t beat the location. The outside private patio area was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

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

Great spot!

The Whale Ocean View was perfect for our needs - great location with a balcony overlooking the beach with fantastic sunset views!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karley S.

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

Great location

Perfect location with beautiful views. The unit is dated but met our needs and we were able to fit our rental in the garage when street parking wasn’t available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great View

Property is perfect as we come to San Diego to experience the city and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beach get-a-way

The property manager was great to work with. Had some snags in my reservation (my fault) and she worked it out so my vacation was not ruined. The only issue I had was parking. The garage does NOT fit any car so you have to depend on street parking and with all the beach goers that is hard to find unless it is after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marika K.

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

Super cute and great location!

If anything, it was even cuter than the pictures! Location amazing and loved that it was quiet (not in party central).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Great location

We love coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

heidi w.

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

Great location

place was a little dated. Heating unit had to be repaired 2 days into stay. You could walk to everything and the view was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Location, Location, Location!!

Located in a neighborhood just steps from the beach with great views of the ocean and very walkable to many restaurants and stores. Front "deck" counter is a very relaxing spot to watch the ocean waves and sunsets or drink your morning coffee! Comfy beds and couches. Felt very safe at this location.It needs a little TLC, they are replacing the heater so we used a space heater and gas fireplace which worked just fine. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Sunny San Diego

The Whale was perfect for our San Diego stay! Property was clean and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele M.

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

Makeover Needed…..

I chose the Whale based on the high ratings it received and ocean view. Unfortunately, the pictures looked much better than the actual unit. The Whale was more than just outdated, it was in great need of basic general maintenance. Window treatments were missing panels and slats, heat did not work. Portable heaters were found in the closets, but the outlet did not work where they were to be plugged in. Hardware was missing from cabinets. The granite countertop in the bathroom had a large crack across it. Rugs could have used a deep cleaning or replacement. Pots and pans were greasy and non stick surfaces all scratched and worn. Also, all the garages did not work initially. I will say, after calling Megan and sending her pictures of all the issues, she did move me to another unit and garage doors were repaired by the second day. The Marlin was in better condition, but could also use new window treatments and hardware replaced. No water view from unit. The positives were the great location, comfortable beds, and Megan’s prompt resolution to the problem. The units really need attention. I truly hope this property is restored to the beautiful place it once was.did
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great location

Had a question shortly after settling down, immediate response from Meghan. Property was 1 min walk to beach, comfortable beds, and walking distance to restaurants, etc. Very pleased with the accommodations, and would recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Codrae B.

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

Nice place but the pictures are a little deceptive

Overall we had an amazing time and the location was perfect. Only bad part was the garage door didn't lock and it was way smaller than it appeared to be in the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

San Diego

We loved our stay, but condo needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

The Whale House

We love this place. This is our third time here and will come back next year. This is our beach throughout the year so living here for a week is a treat for the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah P.

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

Great location

We stayed for over a week. Loved drinking our morning coffee looking and listening to the waves. Easy walk to the beach, our girls learned to surf which was awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great view and location

Perfect spot quiet yet a few min walk to beach and restaurants thank you owner!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Beautiful view with great location

The host promptly responded to housekeeping issue. I have stayed at this property several times and it has been a pleasant experience every time. This place is peaceful and and steps away from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

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

Heaven on Earth

We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing at The Whale. The location can't be beat, and Megan was so helpful with anything that needed attention. We loved grilling on the property and dining at the outside tables that provided a gorgeous view of the sunset. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Lovely beach 2 BDRM

Great location and view. We were comfortable and things went smoothly. We would totally stay here again if just my husband and I but with just one bathroom and four people I'd go bigger next time but great people to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamika M.

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

Perfect Location!

My family and I were very pleased with our accommodations at the The Whale property. The size was perfect for our family of four. The best part of the property was its location and proximity to the beach and city attractions. The only issue with the property is that you can tell that it's really old, and some updating and ventilation maintenance could really improve the property. All in all, it was a great stay, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JimBob D.

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

Great Location on Pacific Beach

It is an excellent location near the beach, and the shops and restaurants in the area. It was pretty quiet as well. The property manager communicated quickly on any questions that we had. The rental rate was reasonable for the area it is located in. The laundry is a separate area / room and is quite small. It wasn't all that clean, but it was functional. The apartment is older, and the lighting was a little dim. The heating is electric. We spent most of our time sightseeing. Uber and Lyft rides would usually arrive within 4-5 minutes. We did use ride services quite a bit. The airport is just about 20 minutes away. Ride services to downtown San Diego can be a little pricey. We did go to Balboa Park, and to Coronado - maybe 1/2 each hour from Law Street. The only complaint was the entertainment system. It was a little cumbersome to operate, and required a passcode every time we chose a new movie or internet service to watch. It could have been our lack of understanding. Overall, we would stay at the Whale again - especially now that we know our way around the area. Lots of great dining and activities nearby. It's a wonderful place to hang out along the beach, and to watch the waves and surfers. There is a lot to see along the beach. The view from the upstairs patio is really nice. We saw some really great sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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