Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views

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9.0Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
"It's a perfect beach spot. In addition to being close to the beach it has a lot of other great features. It has an outdoor shower, backyard, patio, beach chairs and toys."
Matthew K.
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(26 Ratings)

Apartment in Pacific Beach, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this apartment rental

Welcome to ABOVE THE BEACH! The top floor of a duplex in beautiful Pacific Beach.
Just steps from Above The Beach is Palisades Park Beach, one of San Diego's best surfing spots and family beaches.

Early mornings, you will have the opportunity to rise with the locals and bring your coffee cup over to the cliffs to watch early morning surfers. If early mornings are not your thing, blend with the locals and join the yogis who practice yoga on the cliffs around 9:30 and again late afternoons.

The lessons are on a donation basis and are designed for beginners as well as super experts. Afternoons, on windy days, you will see the colorful kite surfers who maneuver their boards and kites with extreme dexterity. Nightly, on the cliffs of Palisades Park, you will watch the stunning sunsets with other locals who gather as the sun goes down.

The “Boardwalk” begins here at Palisades Park and extends for over three miles down to the jetty.

Action on the Boardwalk begins in the early morning with walkers, runners, cyclists with their beach cruisers, and skate boarders getting their morning exercise. Others, just wanting the serenity of watching the ocean are found sitting on the many benches overlooking the ocean. Coffee shops, bars and restaurants dot the Boardwalk and fill up fast particularly on holidays or during football season.

The Boardwalk also is home to Crystal Pier where fishing poles and bait are ready for all (no license required).
Those “Home Bodies” who prefer to hang out “At The Beach” while sipping coffee/wine on their own private patio, can enjoy the patio bar overlooking the animated street and ocean views: From the privacy of your own residence, you will see the animation of North Pacific Beach: neighbors, surfers, cyclists, daring skate boarders, dog walkers and beach goers all pass by bringing a slice of life to this constantly changing video.

And for those family members who seriously need a retreat, Above The Beach offers a spacious patio with BBQ, outdoor seating and dining table and fabulous ocean views.

If you are in the mood for shopping, Garnet Ave is where you will go. The stores are more geared to the younger crowd and contemporary fun clothing, costume jewelry, shoes, etc, not to say that those over 60 cannot find a frill or two. Garnet is also home to ice cream shops, bars and tattoo businesses that Pacific Beach (PB) is known for. The most frequented store by far is Pangaea
Outpost where locals rent spaces and sell a variety of entertaining gifts and wear. Just off Garnet (near Pangaea) on Tuesdays is the PB Farmers Market from 2-6:30.

Throughout Pacific Beach, on the Boardwalk and dotted throughout the community and on into Mission Beach, you will find surfing schools as well as aquatic centers which offer daily and weekly courses for all ages. These schools have excellent programs/camps for children. Enroll early!

Bayside offers additional water related activities (paddle boarding/kayaking/jet packing) at or near the Catamaran. Moms and Dads will find Fanuel Park a great place to take their youngsters who will enjoy the swinging on the swings, climbing the jungle-gyms, and riding the cement dolphins as well as playing in the calm of the Bayside waters. Bayside is also a great place for families to bike ride since the crowds are a bit less than on the Boardwalk.

Golfers will find their paradise in the nearby golf courses: Mission Beach Municipal Golf Course (by the I-5) as well as Torrey Pines public course. For those wanting a challenging course, Balboa Golf Course, adjacent to Balboa Park is another fine option.
North Pacific Beach and particularly Above The Beach offers a low-density area with tranquil, spacious outdoor living and the amenities of your own home, all while being planted in a vibrant, hip area of San Diego.

North Pacific Beach borders La Jolla (Birdrock) on the North and Mission Beach on the South.

Our neighborhood is inhabited primarily by locals and has only a few vacation rentals. The neighbors are respectful and friendly and appreciate having neighbors who enjoy the low density and lack of nighttime noise, reserving the evening for rest and relaxation. We ask that those staying at Above The Beach respect the neighbors and evening curfews.

What we love?
Location, Location, Location!
Outdoor Living at its best, including super large patio.
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home.
Parking: one driveway space: Worth its weight in gold being so close to the beach, parking is difficult.
Contemporary new kitchen.
Spacious rooms
Quiet Neighborhood

PET CONSIDERED
Pets may be allowed if the pet has been approved by Management and a nonrefundable Pet Fee has been paid. Fee will be added to reservation total before confirming. Pet Fee: $40/Night, $250/Wk or $300/Month (Per Pet).


THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

This is a NON SMOKING home. No smoking allowed inside or outside the home

Due to the moderate coastal climate, this property (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.

This home is not equipped with Forced Air or Heat. You will be provided space heaters in the winter and fans in the summer.

This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced.

​​​​​​​For homes that allow pets there are certain rules that always apply. Pets are never to be left alone in the homes uncrated if they are prone to check, bark or are not house broken. If you plan on spending time away from your pets please find a doggy day care or crate your pet. Any damage caused by your pet is not covered under your damage insurance. You can call our office for recommendations or check the Welcome Book.

Pet Fee: $40/Night, $250/Wk or $300/Month (Per Pet).

This home has a maximum occupancy of 6 people. You may not exceed that at any time. Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced.

Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with La Jolla Vacation Rentals.

Amenities at Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(26 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
It's a perfect beach spot. In addition to being close to the beach it has a lot of other great features. It has an outdoor shower, backyard, patio, beach chairs and toys.
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed the Law and Tourmaline beaches visible from the deck and the roar of the ocean waves at night. We could walk to the beach and watch the abundance of surfers. The property was perfect for our family--comfy beds and everything we needed to cook a light breakfast and snacks. We loved the artist vibes!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay.
4.0 / 10.0
The property was exactly as it was described on the website. We loved the spacious rooms and the balcony was absolutely amazing: we spent many hours talking, eating, reading and napping under the California sun. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Unfortunately, pots, pans, dishes and glasses needed to be washed before using them as we found remnants of food in most of them. We were grateful for the functioning dishwasher. It was also nice to have washing machine and dryer even though we had to use a wrench to turn the former on (tiny inconvenience). Overall, we loved it. Even our senior pups were impressed.
10.0 / 10.0
This home was everything that was promised and more. It was a perfect vacation. We will definitely be booking another trip to visit San Diego in 2023! Thank you for making this possible for myself and my family!
8.0 / 10.0
We wouldn't change anything about this home other than not wasn't quite as clean as it should be. Overall, it was , but windowsills, deck, windows all need a good scrubbing. However. The beds are very comfortable and the sheets are a good quality. The views are magnificent. Neighborhood is very quaint close to everything and a half a block from the beach. We will go back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
This home is all about location as it's an easy 5 minute walk to a very swimmable beach and only 5-8 minute drive time to tons of restaurants and bars. Everything about the home was as advertised and it's very comfortable for medium size family. A couple of quibbles...1) There is no AC or fans in the home so it got very warm in the back bedroom even with us opening windows and doors to let cool evening sea breeze in. A portable fan or 2 would help circulate air better. 2) They supply the worlds thinnest paper towels so you end up using a ton of them. I can't imagine that a slightly better brand would negatively impact their monthly profit margin. 3)We couldn't find any "beach" towels so we used some of the bath towels which worked OK but we felt bad using them. Otherwise, really nice place and we'd stay here again in a minute
6.0 / 10.0
Pros: -Location - great location in Pacific Beach - about a 10 minute walk along the board walk to the main strip with restaurants, shops -Ocean View from the deck is excellent -Nice living room and kitchen -General space is great for 4-5 adults. -Nice supply of towels. Cons: -Cleanliness - the place seemed like it hadn’t been vacuumed or dusted in weeks, if not months. Floors were dirty. -Bathroom in the hallway only has a tub - no shower. This was not clear by the listing. -Bathroom shower in the master bedroom - slow drain which causes inches of standing water while you are showering. We let the property management know of this on our 2nd day, and asked if they could send maintenance out - they said someone would, but no one ever came and they never communicated with us again. -Washing machine has a broken knob. -While there is no AC which is clearly listed, they should provide more than one fan. At minimum, one fan per bedroom. We stayed at the property during a hotter week in August and had to buy our own fans just to sleep at night.

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views. 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 Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Above the Beach - Steps to the beautiful San Diego Beaches with Ocean Views?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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