Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental

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A coastal building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
A coastal building with a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, white furniture, and a view through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Del Mar Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Solana Beach, CA
  • Place, Solana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Solana Beach

Located in Solana Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Westfield UTC and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Solana Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Solana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Del Mar North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belly Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 18 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪17 Hands - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Morgan Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wing Tent - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin’s Drift - Ocean‑View Solana Beach Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Solana Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Solana Beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Beach. Del Mar North Beach and Fletcher Cove Beach Park are also within 15 minutes. Solana Beach Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy access to beach and community.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the great location and the easy access to both the beach and the community. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, comfortable spacious apartment
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was as described. The property is very secure and the beach access is wonderful. The weather was perfect with great restaurants and shopping in walking distance.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 10/10 review. We’re so glad to hear the home was exactly as described and that you enjoyed the secure property and beautiful beach access. It’s great to know the perfect weather, nearby restaurants, and walkable shopping made your stay even better. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy spot near the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit is comfortable and remodeled, so very clean and updated. You can hear the waves at night while you lay in bed, which was fantastic. Kitchen is on the smaller side, but has everything you need. Beds are comfortable Unfortunately, we were here during a heatwave, and this unit gets very warm being on the 3rd floor - fans are provided but there’s not much cross breeze as the unit is between a couple of buildings. And WiFi was not great - in and out during our stay. But proximity to the ocean was fantastic, and community was very quiet and peaceful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

I enjoyed my 3 weeks.
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Hi John, Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin's Drift. Our team works hard to provide a memorable experience, and it's always rewarding to receive positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The Stubbs Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, steps from the beach and you can hear the waves at night from every room.Very well kitted out kitchen. Internet was pretty high speed although cell reception a bit patchy throughout the community. Easy parking in underground parking lot, key collection and return was simple and convenient. We arrived during an abnormally humid heatwave for coastal California and the only thing I would say is that being behind another block of condos, there was not much air flow into the apartment to cool it. The ceiling fans were not particularly powerful but we did manage to improve the sleeping situation by buying inexpensive oscillating fans that sat on the bedside tables. Most of the year excessive heat will not be a problem. Overall the apartment is fabulous, modernly decorated in a beach style theme, would definitely visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your beautiful photos! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the decor, cleanliness, and proximity to the beach, hearing the waves at night truly makes it special. We appreciate your helpful notes about airflow and fans during the heatwave and are glad you found a comfortable solution. It’s great to know you’d visit again, we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment in excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The apartment is in an excellent location - the complex has a nice relaxed feel and the people we met there were very friendly, it felt very secure. The apartment is very well fitted out and equipped and was a very comfortable and pleasant place to spend time. The parking was excellent.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, the friendly atmosphere, and the comfort of the apartment. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Solana Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 4 rental in Solana Beach and our 2nd stay with Stubbs. Perfect for a family of 4-5. Bummed the pool and hot tub were closed during our stay but the beach access was perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you so much for the 5‑star rating, we’re thrilled to know you had a great stay. We truly appreciate you choosing our home for your getaway and hope we have the chance to welcome you back again soon.
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