Discover Southern California's finest beaches. Vacation rentals San Diego guests can treat themselves with trips to La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shore, North and South Carlsbad beaches, the Pacific beach and Mission Bay Park.

Mix business with pleasure, renting boats off the Mission Bay Park area to enjoy the ocean views or just to water ski. Vacation rentals San Diego guests can picnic in the park, jog along the beachfront, or comb the area for shell collections for their children. A nature reserve rests on the northern end of the Park plays home to a variety of species.

From boardwalks to surfing to snorkeling to beach combing, North Carlsbad Beach and South Carlsbad Beach boast some of the most picturesque locations. Watch the sun set into the sea, sending vibrant reds, oranges and yellows across the horizon.

Many coastal areas are protected by the state, so visitors should be aware before hand. The beaches of southern California offer some of nature's most raw beauty. Body surfing, sand castle building or playing ball in the sand are activities that vacation rentals San Diego guests and families can enjoy together. Mission Bay Park has 27 miles of shoreline and 19 miles of sandy beaches for vacation rentals San Diego guests.

Vacation rentals San Diego guests can frolic on the 2-mile stretch of Pacific beach south of Crystal Pier. Numerous commercial areas lay along the length of the Strand letting visitors mix beach relaxing with shopping at their leisure.