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The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach

Condo near Mission Beach in San Diego

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Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Pacific Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Pacific Beach condo, you'll find Mission and Pacific Beaches and Crystal Pier. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Barista Botanist - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kono's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪City Tacos - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 519704, STR-02258L

Property is also known as

The Whale Ocean Pacific Diego
The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach Condo
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach San Diego
The Whale - Ocean View - Pacific Beach Condo San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach to the airport?

This condo is 10.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach to the beach?

This condo is a short 2-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches and 2-minute walk from Pacific Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach to downtown San Diego?

This condo is 8.2 mi away from San Diego.

The Whale Ocean View Pacific Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Clean, convenient, and walkable to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay and place. Super quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property is the best. And being upstairs you catch the breeze off the ocean, and the view at sunset is beautiful. Second time I vactioned at this address and there'll be a third.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay near our favorite beach. A few items we wanted in the kitchen weren't available and the host was extremely responsive and brought it to us the next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Love how close the property is to the beach. Nice large barbecue area for our family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved everything about The Whale. The hosts were super accommodating and kept me informed of any going ons. I highly recommend the BBQ area for a sunset dinner. Definitely 5 stars!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Nice place

Close to the beach and lots of restaurants and bars…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the perfect view from our balcony and the perfect location of our very comfortable condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect views from outside patio. Best beds ever!!!! Easy access to Law street beach access and close to PB restaurant without the noise . Would highly recommend The Whale for ur next stay. The garage was a huge bonus !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in the Marlin last year, and decided to try the Whale because of the balcony view of Law Street Beach. We really enjoyed our stay! Took several meals on the balcony. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

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

Great location!

Good stay at a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Great Stay

Fun location, convenient to beach, shops and restaurants in PB.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Fun stay close to Pacific Beach

Enjoyed our stay here on a sister trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a last minute booking and we could not have been happier with our accommodations. The place was immaculate- a rare find at the beach! The views of the surf from our private deck were just what we hoped for. The host was responsive to our questions and we encountered no problems during our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

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

Always love this spot

This is the second time to stay here. It is best spot for a morning coffee or an evening stroll on the beach. Very quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lillian B.

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

beach views

Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay! The unit is a short distance from the beach- a very short walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fam beach vacation

Wonderful location!! Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet Y.

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

Great location, not fancy.

Great location, not fancy but everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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