Amazing B&B and the hosts are truly amazing! Attentive, pays attention to details, amenities are…read moreamazing and the rooms are beautiful! The outside fire pit is gorgeous! Salt water Pool is not heated, however very refreshing in the summer. Steps to the beach. Gem of a B&B!! Must is the Fish Shop oh my gosh I could eat there everyday and I'm not into seafood! This place is amazing and very dog friendly! Must try. The burger restaurant is amazing too. Such a fun vibe atmosphere and delicious food and great beers on tap! Georges for fine dinning. Enjoy your stay we sure did!

An amazing location, but the owner is not. I wanted to love this place, but the passive anger and…read moredislike of animals, although owning property Southern California, is incredibly odd. Witnessing the angry conversations outside the front yard when people are simply walking their dogs, was really upsetting. Especially for a Vet, but regardless, upsetting likely for anyone. Not the welcoming vibe my husband I were hoping. I will sadly not return.

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.

I needed a quick place to stay near the beach to run my 5K and grabbed a room here at California…read moreDreams. I don't mind staying in hostels and was able to get one of their private rooms. There are also dorm rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. The common area is nice with a large couch, a kitchen for cooking and storing food and a TV. Pacific Beach is a few steps away with plenty of dining options around. I had a nice time here. You can't beat the price to stay so close to the ocean. The staff was great and gave me a tour of the facility when I arrived. You can rent equipment like surfboards, bikes, skateboards, beach towels, etc from the front office. California Dreams has everything you need to make your beach experience fun. They also run a coffee shop outside in the mornings.

I arrived with an 11pm checkin. I left with an 8am checkout. I just wanted somewhere safe and cheap…read moreto stay at during comic con. Everything went beyond smoothly. The room was very quiet. I was first in bathroom when I woke up, so no issues using the bathroom. I slept very well. Woke up twice in the middle of the night, but I'm a light sleeper. Heard light snoring in middle of night. The staff was very friendly. Asked purpose of visit. Fully explained all amenities. Gave complimentary ear plugs. I was a little worried about finding parking at 11pm. But there were a ton of spaces everywhere. I would definitely come back here again.

Vibes here are absolutely immaculate. I did not expect to enjoy this place as much as I did…read more I've only stayed in one other hostel before--a hostel in Zurich, Switzerland--so it was hard not to compare the two experiences. This hostel sits right on the beach and boardwalk and is known for its lively, social atmosphere. I was originally hoping for something a bit more peaceful and restful, but I ended up loving the energy. In terms of cleanliness, it doesn't quite measure up to my experience in Zurich. However, that shortcoming is easily overshadowed by the incredible ambiance and stunning location. The sound of the ocean waves alone is enough to melt away stress. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly faces. The hostel feels like one giant living room filled with friends from all over the world. Conversations happen naturally, and everyone seems relaxed, welcoming, and carefree. It's genuinely amazing how easy it is to connect with people despite language barriers or age differences. The accommodations themselves are simple--basic bunk beds and shared bathrooms--but comfortable and clean enough. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up to a cool ocean breeze was pure bliss. If you're looking for luxury, this probably isn't the place. But if you're looking for atmosphere, community, and an unbeatable beachfront experience, it's hard to beat.

Sergio, Stephanie , Sami and Victor had the best hospitality ever and made my San Diego trip epic!…read moreI will definitely come back again. I travel a lot, and this is by far the best hostel I've ever stayed at!

Had the best stay here. Cozy and -so- beautiful. We joked that the front yard was a botanical…read moregarden. Mike & Larry are truly amazing artists and this home is a treasure.

When the Mr and I travel to San Diego we will not stay anywhere else but Mike's. This is one of the…read morebest guest houses we've ever had the luxury to stay. Ultra romantic and cozy, private entrance, outdoor shower.. the amenities are many. Plus Mike and Larry are a couple of the sweetest men you've ever met. Beautiful as it is comfortable, you cant go wrong!

Amazing customer service! The team at Surfer Beach Hotel was incredibly professional, responsive,…read moreand genuinely helpful throughout my experience. A special thank you to the manager, Tressa, who went above and beyond -- her kindness and attention really stood out. It's rare to come across this level of service these days. I truly appreciate it and will definitely be booking here in the future!

I loved staying here! It's right on the beach! Staff were…read morefriendly and helpful. Our only problem was with the toilet, and they took care of that promptly. The price was very reasonable compared to other hotels near the beach. There is an additional fee ($37.50, I think) for using the private parking lot. We did pay that for the first couple days; we arrived on the weekend and the free public parking area was packed. On weekdays it wasn't difficult to find free parking nearby so we did not need to park in the private lot. The staff are totally understanding about this. During a more busy time of year it might be worth it to pay for the parking though. They do not serve breakfast there. They do have a nice coffee and hot drink dispenser in the lobby, it's free for guests. My husband is still talking about how he misses this a week after our stay. There are restaurants immediately next to the hotel, just a short stroll from your room. Our room was pretty small, but it was clean and comfortable. I did not like how loud the air conditioner was. It was cool enough that we could just leave our balcony door open. If we had had to have it on all night it would not have been good. I don't know if that is a problem in other rooms. I definitely would stay here again if we come back to San Diego. And I hope we do!

This is a great place to stay. My family and I had a great time staying here this past summer. The…read moreproperty manager was very friendly and helped us out so much and made us feel right at home. If you are looking for a great vacation getaway and place to stay on the beach this is the place to go.

We stayed at Villa Italia Labor Day week and we also had a toddler with us and we never had any…read moreproblems with the owner. My friend who went with us had a conversation with her and she was very polite to her and never once did we ever see her watching us. Shirl who came by and show us around the house was very polite,kind and very helpful with the surrounding of the area. We will go back again and stay there. If you are looking for a place like home and closer to the bay and beach this is the place to stay at.