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Guesthouse in Mission Hills
5 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsSantorini-Inspired Cottage #1 w/ Hot Tub + Views
Vacation home in Ocean Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviewsBright Studio in Ocean Beach | Short Walk to Beach
Home in Mission Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsBeautiful 2BR Mission Beach Cottage w/ parking &AC
Townhouse in Mission Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsSand, Sea, & Serenity: Your 5-Star Coastal Haven!
Guest suite in Point Loma Peninsula
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 600 reviewsPrivate Hideaway, Shelter Island, Beach & Bay
Condo in Mission Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 459 reviewsGood Vibes Only
Guest suite in Ocean Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 426 reviewsOcean Beach Jewel - Steps to Beach
Guest suite in Ocean Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 625 reviewsPlace to Stay with Private Entrance near Beach
Beach house rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego
Home in La Jolla
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviewsBLUE DOOR COTTAGE BY THE SEA WALK TO BEACH/COAST
Home in La Jolla
4.63 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviewsLa Jolla Cottage - Cute cottage at Windansea Beach
Home in La Jolla
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviewsMay/June specials! Oceanvu Loft Windnsea La Jolla
Home in National City
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviewsNEW HOME MINS TO DOWNTOWN, BEACHES, ZOO & MORE
Home in La Jolla
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsB5118 Casa de las Olas
Home in Chula Vista
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsModern 1BD Home in Chula Vista With Relaxing Yard
Home in Del Mar Heights
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviewsDel Mar Terrace Home W/ Ocean View From Every Room
Home in La Jolla
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsWhere style meets sea: picture perfect beach house
Mission Beach, San Diego house rentals
Home in Mission Beach
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsOcean Front Home Sleeps 10+ Dream Beach Vacation
Home in Ocean Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews𖤓 OB Palms - 1 Br Close to all the Action!
Home in Mission Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews65 Steps to the Sand - Kid-Friendly, Garage, A/C!
Home in Mission Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviewsRooftop w Panoramic Views, Fire Pit, Sauna, KING
Home in Mission Beach
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews3 BD Bohemian Beach Bungalow w/ AC
Home in Mission Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviewsChic 1-Bedroom | Ocean Views | Steps to the Beach
Home in Mission Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsBeach & Bay | Boho Cottage
Home in Mission Beach
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsModern Oceanview Penthouse
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego
Total rentals
1.7K properties
Nightly prices starting at
$40 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
103K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
1.2K properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
430 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
60 properties have a pool
Your guide to Mission Beach, San Diego
All About Mission Beach
The Mission Beach neighborhood of San Diego, spanning just two miles of oceanfront, is a laid-back waterfront playground whose very history is grounded in fun. In 1925, an entrepreneur — credited with building San Diego into the bustling beach city it is today — decided an amusement park was just the thing to lure people to the Mission Bay area. Belmont Park featured thrill rides alongside a 60-foot saltwater swimming pool where famous celebrities swam. The park has changed significantly since then, but still draws crowds today. But wait, there’s more: The neighborhood is also home to a popular beach and Mission Bay Aquatic Center, the largest manmade aquatic park in the nation. The fun continues into the night, as revelers flock to local bars to partake in the neighborhood’s thriving nightlife.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mission Beach, San Diego
In general, you can expect warm, sunny weather in the 60s and 70 degrees Fahrenheit nearly year round. However, from May to August it’s not unusual to experience marine layer — gray clouds, especially in the morning, which locals call June Gloom. From September through February you may experience Santa Anas, warm winds that can gust up to 100 miles per hour. Pack a sweater or light jacket to guard against winds or cooler evenings.
Top things to do in Mission Beach, San Diego
Belmont Park
Belmont Park has been modernized over the years, but rightly retains the vintage charms of a classic oceanfront theme park. Its crowning glory is a wooden roller coaster 75 feet tall at its highest peak that rockets screaming patrons at 48 miles per hour. Built in 1925, the coaster underwent an extensive upgrade in the 1990s and has since landed a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The park also boasts modern thrill rides, as well as a carousel, bumper cars, an arcade, and midway games.
Mission Beach
Flanked by a two-mile boardwalk populated by joggers, inline skaters, and cyclists, and set against the backdrop of Belmont Park, vibrant Mission Beach attracts surfers and loungers in equal share. Nearby South Mission Beach offers volleyball courts as well as courts for a quirky sport that is sort of like softball on the beach, played with teams of three, and Mission Bay hosts a world championship every year.
Mission Bay Aquatic Park
Carved out of wetlands and marsh, the 4,235-acre manmade Mission Bay Aquatic Park accommodates just about every water activity there is. Surfing, paddleboarding, waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and wakeboarding are all offered here, with equipment available to rent. Let your dog run free at an off-leash dog park on sand dune-covered Fiesta Island, where you can also find bonfire pits and picnic tables. If you’re not feeling sporty, tap into your inner mermaid and take a lazy dip in one of the designated swimming areas with alluring names like Enchanted Cove and Leisure Lagoon.
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