Steps to the bay and the ocean!!

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8.8Excellent
(60 Ratings)
"Host was great and responsive! a great location and clean place. comfortable with a big TV for a night in or close to everything for a night out. "
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(60 Ratings)

Apartment in Mission Beach, CA

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Very small (under 400 sq ft) & cozy 1 bedroom located in the heart of San Diego's most famous beach community. Just steps to Mission Bay, the beach, the Boardwalk and Belmont Park, Only 1.5 blocks to the beach, and only two doors from the Bay! Only has 1 queen bed and a very small sofa for a small child.

Please note, this is literally the center of MB, less than a block from Belmont, which is great, but expect a lot of people and possibly traffic congestion especially during spring & summer.

While some may compare San Diego's Mission Beach to the East Coast's Atlantic City and Coney Island, there is a unique Southern California vibe you can't find anywhere else here. Nestled between Pacific Beach on the north side, and Belmont Park on its southern side, Mission Beach offers a lively and robust variety of activities in the sun, surf and sand. From hot dog stands to fine dining eateries, hot night clubs to street performers, expect to find all kinds of free-spirited beach goers in a fun, carnival-like atmosphere along the sandy shores.

Photos were taken in 2015. Please expect normal wear and tear over that time period. Furniture and furnishings may be different than pictured as items are replaced and updated.

Amenities at Steps to the bay and the ocean!!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Mission Beach, CA


Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(60 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Host was great and responsive! a great location and clean place. comfortable with a big TV for a night in or close to everything for a night out.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Walking distance to the beach.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
We recently stayed here and while the location was excellent—steps from the beach and close to restaurants—the overall experience was difficult and disappointing.The main issue was the lack of air conditioning during a heat wave (90 degrees). The “solution” offered was a few fans, which did help when the sun went down. I have health conditions, including upcoming sinus surgery and breathing issues, and sleeping in that heat was nearly impossible. Out of desperation, I had to drag the bed into the living room to sleep next to the sliding door, which didn’t even lock securely. For someone with PTSD from years in law enforcement and traumatic experiences with home break ins, being forced to sleep with an open door was extremely stressful. I averaged maybe 3 hours of sleep a night.It was my wife’s and I first vacation as a married couple. We don’t have much money so it’s not like we could just get a hotel room. As mentioned, the location is beautiful but it was not cool in the apartment until the later evening. I don’t want to come across as just hammering the host, because the space itself was a nice little spot in a fantastic location. But the uncomfortable conditions really overshadowed what could have been a great stay. For future guests, I think it’s important to be clear that this rental does not have adequate cooling which needs to be directly presented in the details.
6 / 10Average·Dec 2020
Location was very noisy as it was on the main street. The accommodation was advertised as sleeping 4 adults. One queen size bed up against the wall with a framed sign on the wall telling occupants to "please do not attempt to use, sleeper sofa is inoperable". Couch slanted toward floor, so you rolled off during the night. No drawers anywhere to store clothing, and no hangers in the small closet. The furniture was pictured as white and was all grey (unimportant, but not accurate). 3 towels for 3 people for a 6 night stay. My point, for the most part, is that it should be advertised as a cute, small accommodation for a couple. We made the best of it.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Steps to the bay and the ocean!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Steps to the bay and the ocean!! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Steps to the bay and the ocean!!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.