We really enjoyed our stay there. It is not a pretentious place and it's perfectly quirky. Well…read moreequipped, and with awesome staff who are very eager to help. We liked all the games for the kids and the fact that you could step out onto the beach. The cooking area was great for barbecuing and entertaining. We like to tell you could just relax and not feel like you're being watched. We will be back for sure

Wonderful atmosphere and accommodations for respite. Refreshed from this seaside stay.read more

I stay here every single time I visit San Diego. The staff is nice, the rooms are extremely clean,…read moreand it is right on the beach. Almost every single room has a beach view!!

Our stay here was exactly what we needed! Right on the beach, great pool and hot tub, check in and…read moreout was so easy and the office staff were wonderful! We loved that they had some snacks and drinks for late night cravings, we went to try their coffee shop but couldn't handle the wait time and left, room service came a little earlier than we liked and didn't come back after we left but overall we'd happily stay here again!

When me and the lovely Ayesha S. made the decision we needed to get the heck out of town for the…read more4th, I remembered a great trip to Ocean Beach two years back and immediately began looking for accommodations. I wanted something different; no Marriott or stuffy hotel, so I went onto vrbo.com (Vacation Rentals By Owner) and immediately fell in love with The Brighton Beach Bungalows. The reservation process was very easy; email exchange followed by a phone call, and working with Laurie and Ian was incredibly easy. They are a lovely married couple who own the two rental homes, appropriately named the "Sun" and "Surf" bungalows. Upon arrival, we were excited to see that we were about a block off of Ocean Beach, had our own garage (which is very necessary on the busy block), there were 5 or 6 cruisers for us to ride around on, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, a beach blanket... and even a shower outside in the yard area. Once inside, the same attention to detail carried all through the house. Wifi, two TV's, every type of dish or cooking item you could ever need, ample towels, a plush, comfortable couch and incredibly comfortable bed. Everything we needed was right there for us. Even on last minute booking, the bungalows are perfectly reasonable cost wise, and the ability to cook and entertain without having to eat out every meal was fabulous. This was the perfect place to stay, and I will never stay anywhere else in San Diego again!!

What a great little place to stay so close to the beach. We were there four nights, and enjoyed the…read morelocation immensely. You are within a 10 minute walk to everything would need, including bars, restaurants and of course the beach. We will definitely be staying here again and also recommending to all our friends! And if you do want to head downtown its only a $14.00 Uber ride.

Beautiful scenery and very clean and comfortable place to stay…read more Close to so many fun spots and our favorite activity was Baja Border Tours LLC with West. Definitely a great place to stay in San Diego!

Wow what an amazing view and the houses are top notch. Very spacious, priced to sell and great…read morelocation. We walked the sunset cliffs and ended the night with a fire in the yard with the sound of the ocean in the background. I love this place and can't believe it's not anywhere on yelp. Sam the property manager has always been very helpful and makes sure there are no problems ever! Please take a look for Yourself this place is amazing.

Charming B&B! Like stepping back in time, the hotel is filled with antique furniture and historic…read moretouches ( never fear the plumbing is modern!) As noted in other reviews the rooms are small- my husband and I are NOT small, we managed! The tall bed was comfortable and there was a helpful step placed in the closet so I did not have to resort to a high jump to get in. The bed was comfy. Breakfast was ok- I have a food allergy and staff had to scramble to accommodate it. I didn't think of it when we made the reservations, so that is on me. STAFF WAS AMAZING! Warm, friendly and filled with recommendations on where to eat ( dinner- and of course APPLE PIE!) We all agreed (we were traveling with others) that we would like to come and stay again. When you take into account the afternoon tea and a full breakfast, it's downright budget friendly!

My wife and I stayed in the Julian Gold Rush Hotel for two nights few weeks ago. Here are some pros…read moreand cons: Pros: Price, our room was $155 / night. That would probably pay for parking in San Diego hotels. This is a historic building and an interesting attraction in its own right. Breakfast is included and it was terrific. Food is expensive in Julian. A similar breakfast at a local restaurant would be $20. The staff are great. I met several day managers and the night security guy. They are all terrific people. It is really like staying in someone's home rather than a hotel. These is no TV. I think that belongs with the pros. The location is great. Right in the middle of town. Cons: Our room was tiny. Really tiny. Use the drawers and closets for your stuff so you don't trip over it. A side effect of the smallness of the room is that the heater/ac struggles to control the temperature . The design of any heater/ac unit presumes a room volume. The room is so tiny, the heater's built in control parameters are way off. Parking, parking is "street parking" and on a weekend, it's every man for himself. You may have to drag your bags a block or two. ---------------------- So would we stay there again? Absolutely. I would probably spend a bit more and get one of the small number of larger rooms, if available. If you want to relax and read, I cannot think of a better place. One thing I should mention, if you attempt to make reservations on line, there are half a dozen fake web sites imitating the hotel. They are put up by a dodgy travel company. They are really good imitations. I even an experienced computer user could be fooled. It is best just to call them.

Great place if you have pets - amazing location that is 100% pet friendly! Our 11-month old pups…read moreloved indoor and outdoor space

We were so happy to stay at Blue Heron Cottages January and February of 2025 (our fourth or fifth…read moretime--we've lost count)! As always, we had a wonderful time traveling with our two pups. Austen and Dani were so accommodating and welcoming, and took care of all of our needs quickly and completely. Denise, the owner, is so quick to respond to any email communication, and so very helpful. Ocean Beach, fondly known as "OB" offers so much, from Sunset Cliffs, shopping, easy walking, and such beauty. We love finding dinner at the Wednesday evening Farmers' Market, walking two blocks to the ocean from our cottage, and shopping downtown on Newport Avenue. It's great, not to mention unusual, to have a safe and secure parking spot off street, but BHC offers just that. And 20-30 minutes away by car: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Torrey Pines, Shelter Island, Little Italy, Gaslamp District, and more. We have already booked for next year!

The staff at check-in were friendly and welcoming. There was a very pretty section of the hotel…read morewith a garden area, and we even saw some ducks walking around, which was a nice touch and made the property feel more relaxing. With that being said. The hotel looks much nicer in the photos than it does in person. The rooms themselves were good, they were clean and comfortable enough for our stay. We originally booked a regular 2 queen bedroom and were upgraded to a room with a kitchen and living room, which was a nice surprise and definitely appreciated. One thing we did enjoy was that there were places within walking distance, including a good pizza place and a gelato shop nearby. The biggest downside for us was the beach behind the hotel. When we walked down the beach, there were a lot of young people hanging around and random people camping there, which made the atmosphere less relaxing than expected. We are aware this is out of the hotel's control, but it did make the beach area feel less family friendly than we had hoped.

Came here for July 4, great location. Walking distance from a cute beach bay and amusement park…read more Room smelled of vomit and the staff wouldn't change my room. I found the wet spot of the vomit must have been just cleaned before we checked in but wasn't cleaned enough bc it still smelled so bad - GROSS. Also it was not cheap I spent almost 3k on 2 nights. Also staff seemed under staffed. The pool was so over crowded and too much riff raff- a drunk group was arguing with the pool waitress. Almost broke out into a fist fight/ what's going on Jerry Springer?! The guests were throwing around a football at the pool. Very nerve wracking is the ball going to hit me or one of my kids? It was too chaotic and crowded and unhinged here. It felt like a video game - dodging footballs, fights, vomit- For the price I could have stayed some place nicer, cleaner, quieter and more relaxing. I will NEVER stay here again. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. Over priced and not worth any of the money.

I stayed here with two young families and had such a wonderful time. The house is literally right…read moreon the beach and a short stroll to the store and local bars etc. The inside is really cozy and designed to high standard....it has an awesome beachy feel and the owners went out of their way to make sure we felt like it was our home. They live close by so are available for any questions and can greet you personally...its just great to have an endless supply of towels and they have a stash of boogie boards/umbrella's etc. for the beach which were very handy! Great place for a family get together..looking forward to our next visit already.

We had a great time in this perfectly located home; plenty of space for us 6 women to spread our…read morestuff all over. Very comfy sleeping and living areas, with a killer view of beach and ocean; great people-watching ops, too. Every detail was provided, from body lotions to hair dryers to beach toys, tons of board games, books, you name it. Recently painted and clean, it was the perfect space for my South Dakota relatives to experience 3 days of beautiful beach vibe.

We had a great time at this hotel!! They were so accommodating with kids! They have boogie boards…read moreand bikes! It really was an amazing stay!! We will be back! Thank you!! Sincerely!

We had fabulous service, a nice room, and a full view of the beach and ocean. Highly recommend!read more