We (family of 6, kids ages range 11-17) just returned from this cross country trip to SoCal , and stayed at this great place in Mission Beach for 4 days before heading up to the LA area for 3 days. The house was perfect, large enough that everyone could sleep comfortably, plus it has the additional rooftop area if you just wanted to sit and watch the sunset without even leaving your house.
To get to the beach you walk out of the front gate and you are on the beach in less than 75 steps. If you want incredible proximity to the beach life this place is it. Just hop one of the bikes in the garage and you can be biking the path that goes a few miles in either direction enjoying the SD weather or stop in for a drink right on the path down in Pacific Beach at a beachfront establishment.
When it’s time to eat, just walk up the block to any of the casual restaurants a couple of blocks away in either direction. There are plenty of dining options, and our girls loved the Acai bowls from Café NoW for breakfast.
Great easy day trips to La Jolla, Old San Diego, the Gaslamp District, Cabrillo Monument, and the SD Zoo and more options are usually about 15-20 minutes away, and SD traffic is nothing like getting around LA. Belmont Amusement Park is literally right there if that is what your group is looking for anytime as well if you just want to walk there for some fun.
Communication was quick and easy, check-in was simple and if we had a question we would get an answer right away. Overall we highly recommend this location and wish we could have stayed longer!