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La Jolla Shores Bungalow

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to La Jolla Beach

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Living room
Dining
Front Courtyard
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Shores Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Birch Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

La Jolla Shores Bungalow

This charming cottage is just steps to the beach, shops, restaurants and everything that La Jolla Shores has to offer. You will enjoy a private enclosed courtyard as well as a private deck area off the master bedroom. The home is nicely updated and well appointed. The living room is open to dining and flows into the kitchen area. The master has a king bed and the secondary bedroom offers twin beds. This property has great outdoor space to enjoy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet residential neighborhood. Have a wonderful time but be respectful of the neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-01823L, 644835

About the area

La Jolla

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in La Jolla Shores, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Waterfront Park and USS Midway Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of California, San Diego - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea & Sky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brockton Villa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Marine Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Seaside Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Jolla Shores Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Jolla Shores Bungalow ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Jolla Shores Bungalow ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Jolla Shores Bungalow ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Jolla Shores Bungalow located?

Located in La Jolla Shores, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego. La Jolla Shores Park and La Jolla Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location and set up to enjoy La Jolla and get our daughter settled in to college. We especially appreciated the responsiveness and flexibility of the host of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vrbo

Great property-great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Jolla cottage, right around the corner from restaurants and a great beach!

Fun and well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay/location!

Just a 3 day weekend for my son to learn to surf. This was an ideal location with the Surf Diva Surf School just a couple minutes walk away. Restaurants, shops all right there. This is a perfect location! The place was exactly as pictured/described. It has a little wear and tear but perfectly clean and a lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location / Clean

Loved our stay. Great location, very clean. Would return in future visits to San Diego
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Location and comfort can't be beat. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The check in was easy and painless. Location was perfect. Walking distance to beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location!

We had an awesome time staying in this cute bungalow. The location couldn’t be better- close to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean, comfortable, and John was attentive and communicative. The tandem parking works fine by just communicating with the other renters.We stayed 2 months and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great location. Thank you for letting us check in early!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

blair J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool pad in La Jolla shores

We had another good stay at John's place in La Jolla shores. We love the location a few blocks from the beach and surf. The place is comfortable for our family and the outdoor patio is a great place to hang out and eat meals.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean, private duplex in a quiet neighborhood walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The outside spaces are very well maintained and extremely private. This was our second time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La holla

Great place! Very convenient able to walk to everything. Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janhawi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Spent a long weekend here to escape New England winter. The location was perfect with easy beach access, and just minutes from La Jolla Village and Torrey Pines trails by car. The apartment was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee R., Maplewood, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great experience in all manners. Perfect place for my family.

This was the perfect stay for our family. We could do an easy walk to the beach. We had everything we needed for cooking meals and we had the right amount of space. The patio is fantastic. John was great, checking in a few times to make sure all was good and was generous in accommodating our arrival and departure times.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay.

We were very happy with all aspects of our stay. John was great in contacting me with all the info. The house was very nice with everything you would need. I loved the succulents and the little patio area. It was close to everything what more could you want. We parked the car in the garage and left it there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Five minute walk to beach and just a few doors down from all the beach restaurants and shops. Very convenient. Was stocked with many necessities. Garage parking. Overall very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raquel V., Kensington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We had a wonderful stay as we moved our daughter to UCSD. It was relaxing and we especially loved the patio area and proximity to great restaurants and the beach ! Thankful we found this wonderful property. John was helpful and flexible when we asked to check out late after kayaking ... Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy surprises!

I was continually delighted to see that these hosts prepared for our stay as if we were long time friends staying in their home. More than the basics, anything we could have needed was provided! From beach towels, umbrellas, boogie boards and chairs, to a VERY well equipped kitchen. We even found a set of chopsticks to go with our sushi! And high quality and pretty things, like cups, plates and wine glasses. I was very appreciative of it all. Just a lovely home away from home in a fun and beautiful spot. I really can’t say enough. I just wished we had stayed longer; I really wanted to test out that grill!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle B., PUNTA GORDA, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient to beach, restaurants, coast walk

Wonderful relaxing breakfasts on the porch w 10 foot hedges, lots of privacy. Beautiful succulents to look at. Fully equipped kitchen. Short walk to beach and restaurants. Lovely area. Relaxing. We walked on Torrey Pines Road and discovered the coast walk which has the towering cliffs and sea lions and the roaring Pacific Ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, responsive owner, and air conditioning

There are many property choices in La Jolla Shores. My family and I have repeatedly chosen this one due to the location (quiet, but immediately around the corner from great food and shops and ~5 minute walk to the beach), the responsive owner (John responds quickly), and the air conditioning (despite other owners suggesting that A/C is rarely needed in La Jolla, that's simply not the case anymore). We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

I generally stay in La Jolla 3-4x a year to get away from the Texas heat. This was my first time at this particular location and I will definitely be back! You simply can’t beat the location! It’s located in a really cute neighborhood with lots or privacy around the front and back patio. It’s in walking distance to the water and great restaurants! The house comes with everything you need, including comfy beds a washer/dryer and an assigned parking spot. John was responsive within a matter of minutes when I had a question. #biggestbangforyourbuck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice we've stayed there twice

Stayed here in September, and enjoyed it so much we stayed again in November. It has enough space for the 4 of us, is nicely furnished (photos don't do it justice), and clean. Kitchen is nicely equipped. The reserved garaged space is a huge plus bc on-street parking can be difficult to find at busy times. The location fits us as well - it's less than a block to several restaurants and shops, and down the street from the beach and a large park. We prefer the more small-town vibe of La Jolla Shores to the more commercial feel of La Jolla Village. John is a great host who gave us helpful recommendations and always replied quickly to questions. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish I could stay longer

We have been visiting La Jolla for 17 years. It’s our go to family spot. La Jolla shores has kayaking, snorkeling, surfing and beach activities galore. Usually we stay in a hotel, but wanted to try VRBO this trip. The host, John, was great. Very responsive. The property is cute, clean and close to everything. It’s just what you need while staying in La Jolla Shores. We love the restaurants in town. All offering outside dining, due to the current state regulations. They closed down the street, so dining is outside with an ocean breeze. When we visit, we park the car and don’t use it again until we leave for home. The beach and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. La Jolla Shores has my heart! Can’t wait to return. Thanks John for letting us use your property! Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Bungalow is in a great neighbor just blocks from the beach. Very convenient for exploring La Jolla and San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet location

Very much enjoyed our stay. Amazing neighborhood and clean home. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by John

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My wife and I have lived in La Jolla Shores for about 25 years. I am a retired banker and my wife Laleh is a realtor with Coldwell Banker in La Jolla.

Why they chose this property

Great location, steps to the beach, shops and wonderful restaurants. Quiet yet in the middle of everything. you will love the location and everything it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Combine with VRBO 966491 for 2 unit compound
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