Pacific Beach Vacation Rentals

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Make Pacific Beach your next getaway

With miles of sandy beaches, a popular boardwalk, and a vibrant nightlife, San Diego's hip Pacific Beach is one of the top destinations for a San Diego vacation. Skip the hotels and live like a local in a Pacific Beach vacation rental, where you can experience the laid-back San Diego lifestyle firsthand. 

Top Pacific Beach property types

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House rentals

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Condo rentals

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Apartments

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Popular amenities for Pacific Beach vacation rentals

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Felspar Sanctuary
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Sleeps 4

Felspar Sanctuary - Pacific Beach, CA

$271 avg / night
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.33 (27)
Canyon Palms
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Sleeps 6

Canyon Palms - Pacific Beach, CA

$229 avg / night
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.83 (69)
Mike's Place at the Beach
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | Sleeps 6

Mike's Place at the Beach - Pacific Beach, CA

$157 avg / night
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.23 (182)
Ocean Beach Cliffs Sanctuary
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Sleeps 4

Ocean Beach Cliffs Sanctuary - Pacific Beach, CA

$367 avg / night
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.21 (89)
Santa Barbara Unit #2
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Sleeps 5

Santa Barbara Unit #2 - Pacific Beach, CA

$460 avg / night
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.76 (70)

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Recent Pacific Beach guest reviews

Great rental with easy access to all of SD!
Chris S. | Oct 2025
We really enjoyed being able to walk out front and have the grandkids play in the sand. Being able to walk to the oceanside was also a plus. The condo was very comfortable and having a washer/dryer was a plus. With our group of 6, we had to rent a larger vehicle and parking was very hard to find each night but we knew this ahead of time. All the great attractions were close enough and driving only took about 15 minutes.
Sonia O. | Oct 2025
We loved our week stay at this clean, well appointed, conveniently located condominium overlooking the beach. The views are spectacular and it is directly above the coolest beach in San Diego. You are able to walk to numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Super clean, comfortable beds, and 3 large bedrooms with 2 well equipped bathrooms. There are only 4 units in this secure complex. We loved our stay and highly recommend this wonderful condominium.
Christopher G. | Sep 2025
Pacific Beach vacation rental FAQ

Yes, 6 of our Pacific Beach homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).

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Yes. 54 of our Pacific Beach vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.

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Some of the most popular amenities in our Pacific Beach vacation rentals include:

Our standard check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and the check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Some exceptions apply—after you book, you’ll find the check-in and check-out details in the Vacasa guest app or your Trip Manager.

Absolutely. Our local Pacific Beach team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.

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No problem, plans can change. For more information, please read our cancellation policy. If you have a Vacasa reservation for Pacific Beach, log in to Trip Manager to explore the options available for your specific trip.

Book confidently. Stay comfortably.

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Explore our Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA vacation rentals

The neighborhood, a hotspot for locals and visitors alike, has everything you might need for a relaxing vacation. Plus, the kitschy-cool, historic seaside amusement park Belmont Park is just south of the neighborhood in Mission Beach, and if you'd like to explore San Diego at large, access to others neighborhoods is easy—Pacific Beach is bordered by La Jolla, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, and I-5, and downtown San Diego is less than 10 miles away. Catch a Padres game at the vintage-style, open-air Petco Park.

Lounge along the gorgeous white sand beaches, take on a day of water sports, or take to the town and enjoy cute coffee shops, boutiques, and yoga studios. California has no lack of things to do, so you can enjoy a fun-filled vacation. Whether you're looking for charming Pacific Beach cottages or more luxurious oceanfront villas, you can't go wrong when you book your Southern California vacation rental in Pacific Beach—and get to know the city at its heart, where beach life meets nightlife.

Things to do

Rent a bike and cruise the three-mile boardwalk, fish for halibut off of Crystal Pier, grab a fish taco from one of several beach taco stands, or bring or rent a surfboard and hang ten. When evening comes, if you don't feel like cooking in your Pacific Beach vacation rental, the neighborhood has you covered with its many great restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Make sure to sample the excellent local craft beers—Pacific Beach AleHouse and Amplified Ale Works are two great places to start.