Stay in Mission Beach, CA

Table Of Content

• The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
• An Evening With Marc Shaiman and His Music
• Del Mar Country Club home, San Diego
• The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
• What amenities do San Diego vacation rentals have?
• Inside Bill Gates' real estate portfolio, from a Seattle mansion to houses at some of the US's most exclusive clubs

For those interested in a shorter option, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course. This historic home, built in 1933, is still owned by the original family and is one of the most unique properties in Mission Beach. While most of the boardwalk homes have been replaced with condominium buildings, this home stands alone as reminder of what once was – when San Diego and Mission Beach were much smaller and life was less complicated. Our local San Diego 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.

The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

"My house is being designed and constructed so that it's a bit ahead of its time," Gates wrote in his 1995 book "The Road Ahead." It is made of wood, stone, glass, concrete, and "silicon and software." It was also built to be energy-efficient and technologically advanced, with a heating and cooling system that automatically adjusts to guests' liking and lights that turn on and off automatically as people go from room to room. Over three decades, he and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, spent more than $150 million on their current real estate portfolio. Following their 2021 divorce, a number of the properties were transferred from one trust to another — so it's hard to discern who owns exactly what, as all of their trusts are linked to the same Seattle bank. I first realized this when I took her to walk around Belmont Park and Mission Beach on a February morning in 2018. As we got closer to the sand, she raised her nose, started smelling the beach and was pulling me toward the Pacific Ocean.

An Evening With Marc Shaiman and His Music

Since then, I have taken her to as many beaches as I can in San Diego County. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is conveniently located near the city’s downtown, and its manageable scale makes arriving and departing relatively sane. If you’re coming from elsewhere in California, Amtrak’s Surfliner is one of the country’s most scenic routes. It travels over 350 miles along the coast between San Luis Obispo to the north and San Diego to the south. If you’re arriving by car, the major freeways into the city include the 5, 8, and 15.

Del Mar Country Club home, San Diego

All of our hotel recommendations also align with our T+L Hotel Values. The property is currently undergoing a massive $550 million restoration — a comprehensive five-year project. Among the exciting new additions slated to emerge in 2025 include a Nobu restaurant and the overhauled Victorian building. The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of America's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races.

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

Alesandra Dubin is a travel and lifestyle journalist currently based in and also raised in Southern California. The hotels on this list were chosen based on her expertise and research as well as the firsthand accounts of Travel + Leisure editors and other contributors. Many of these hotels have also been voted into their respective categories in the World’s Best Awards by T+L readers.

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The 5,780-square-foot home has ocean views and an infinity pool. Like the Gates' first home in San Diego county in Rancho Santa Fe — all of 15 minutes away — this one sits on the grounds of a country club. The Santaluz Club features Rees Jones-designed golf course, hiking, and a spa. When you choose to stay with Bluewater in one of our luxury vacation rentals in San Diego, you can rest assured that our number one priority is making sure you enjoy your stay to the fullest. With a nearly century-long history, this recognizable hotel with a signature pink facade and Spanish-tiled tower, remains a landmark in La Jolla. Situated on distinctive Prospect Street, atop the bluffs with views of the ocean and La Jolla Cove, the location is prime for exploring beaches and local businesses.

Their attorneys believe there are more people out there who may have also had their embryos destroyed by Ovation Fertility, which is a national organization. They expect more couples to come forward with similar stories. The couples say Ovation Fertility sent them unsolicited letters offering money and asking that they sign an agreement not to disparage the company. In the lawsuit, the couples accuse Ovation Fertility of wrongly using hydrogen peroxide instead of distilled water in an incubator that killed their embryos. They also allege the lab knowingly had these dead embryos implanted in the women, who underwent implantations of these nonviable embryos between Jan.18 and 30, 2024.

Flames ripped through a now-vacant restaurant building that formerly housed a Ruby’s Diner, sending a large plume of black smoke billowing overhead. Gates purchased the properties over three years for about $35 million, and together, the estate stretches a total of 20 acres. It's part of Gates Nassar's Evergate Stables, a collection of training facilities she and her husband, Nayel Nassar, run throughout the country and in Belgium.

Inside Bill Gates' real estate portfolio, from a Seattle mansion to houses at some of the US's most exclusive clubs

On site are the Mediterranean Room ocean-view restaurant as well as the La Sala Lounge and a Peloton-equipped fitness center. It features an adults-only pool and Zybra bikes (including helmets and locks) available to rent for two hours free of charge; the hotel is located in a super bike-friendly part of town, so it's a great way to explore. SpaTerre offers a unique alpha-quartz sand bed, plus a fitness center if you prefer to get your sweat on indoors.

The lot, which sits on 2.76 acres, has the same tax address as Gates' many other properties and was linked to his lawyer and family office. Its assessed market value is $29.4 million — up from $5.8 million in the 2009 county record. At the time he purchased it, Rancho Paseana featured a racetrack, guesthouse, office, veterinarian's suite, olive orchard, and five barns with living quarters attached. It was previously owned by Jenny Craig, the weight loss personality, and was developed by thoroughbred racer Gene Klein and his trainer Wayne Lucas, according to a listing. While the downtown area is very walkable, San Diego is a sprawling and spread-out city where many residents rely on cars.

Complete with bottle service, a hand crafted menu and ideal seating for every occasion. 186 of our San Diego vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip. She didn’t get into the water there, because dogs are only allowed on most San Diego city beaches after 6 p.m. But there is a beach specifically for dogs in Ocean Beach, so we went there. She was crashing into the waves, running where the water meets the sand and swimming near the shore.

Mission Beach is a popular destination just south of Pacific Beach, featuring stretches of flat, sandy beaches, and waterfront boardwalks that extend over two miles between Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Besides fun in the sun, surf and sand, Mission Beach offers plenty of activities including beach shops and rentals, beachfront eateries, and the Famous Belmont Amusement Park and the Wave House. Along the beachfront boardwalk, you will find many Mission Beach Airbnb’s and oceanfront vacation rentals, and along the bay side, there are plenty of bayfront vacation rentals to choose from. This luxury hotel located in the Gaslamp Quarter scored a place on our World’s Best Awards in 2023 and 2021. Situated just blocks away from the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and a variety of restaurants and nightlife, the vibe here is cool and luxurious. There are 317 guest rooms including 36 suites, plus six restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool with private cabanas, a fitness center, and the full-service Spa Pendry.

On Friday evening, fire officials declared the fire under control, meaning that all forward progress on the fire has been stopped. On Friday, Parsons said that 90 percent of the pier appears to have been unimpacted due to the extensive firefighting efforts. Engineers have been brought in to identify what parts of the pier are salvageable or structurally sound.

If you’re looking to go hiking or explore other parts of the county, you may want to have your own car for easier access. Do expect traffic, and build it into your timeline planning. This iconic Spanish Colonial Hacienda-inspired resort property in Rancho Santa Fe is long established and frequently awarded; it’s even ranked on our World’s Best Awards in 2023, 2022, and 2021. Here, there are 49 luxe guest casitas with their own patios and fireplaces, plus three opulent private residences, all situated across 45 acres of verdant gardens and citrus groves. With an impossibly tasty food scene, it’s only a matter of where to start in San Diego.

20 of us showed up looking to eat between soccer games at Robb Field. Most restaurants would be annoyed, especially when the group includes twelve 11 year old girls, but the team at Voltaire was truly exceptional and welcoming... The entrance has the host, and we opted to sit up at the bar which also played out great as they have a ton of TV's all around perfect for NFL playoffs. We got a pitcher of Sangria and an appetizing breakfast.

Hit the Garnet strip for its blend of funky beach boutiques, a wide variety of restaurants, and a great mix of pubs and nightclubs. Ask us and we’ll help you find the perfect Pacific Beach vacation rental to call home base. We also cater to holiday travelers, family reunions and group vacations to San Diego, destination wedding home rentals, beach house and oceanfront vacation rentals, corporate rentals, and temporary housing rentals are available as well. Staycation vacation rentals are also suggested for local San Diego residents that want to have their own beach house. With more daylight now and Memorial Day (the unofficial start to summer) about a month away, it‘s a good time to review local rules and regulations.