Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool

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A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean and beach, featuring multiple stories, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A pool area with a circular pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a tiled roof.
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and umbrellas, overlooking a coastal view.
A pathway leading to a beach with a clear view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Windansea Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

La Jolla

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
Map
La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cuvier Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Shack Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool on 9 May 2027 start from NZ$17,895, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playa Vista La Jolla | Private Beach Access + Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beach Barber Tract holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Windansea Beach, La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really incredible stay ! So cozy and clean. Absolutely beautiful, breathtaking property. Very responsive host, had every amenity you could ever imagine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Courtney! We’re delighted you loved the cozy, clean Playa Vista La Jolla vacation home and its beautiful setting. It’s great to hear our that our team at Bluewater was responsive and that you had everything you needed. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay right on the ocean. I hope we can come back sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Chet! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay right on the ocean. At Playa Vista La Jolla, we strive to provide a top-notch, 5-star experience with a prime location, spotless accommodations, and attentive service. We'd be delighted to host you again, your perfect beach retreat is just a return visit away. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you, James! We're glad you had a great stay. If you need anything else or plan to return, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us. If you visit San Diego again in the future, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall, we had a good experience and were pleased with Blue Water’s attentiveness and willingness to address our needs throughout our stay.There are, however, a couple of areas that could be improved.First, we were disappointed that there was no notification about the complete renovation/construction taking place directly adjacent to the property. The associated noise was significant during the day and we feel this should have been communicated to us in advance so we could have made an informed decision about our stay or pricing adjustments due to the situation Second, early check-in was discussed as a potential option, with the understanding that we would be notified if it became available. Unfortunately, this did not transpire. The house had not been previously rented and appeared to be unoccupied from approximately noon until 4:00 PM. We checked with both the house and Blue Water during that time, but early access was not accommodated. This was a disappointing start to our stay, particularly given that the property appeared to be available.Overall, we appreciated Blue Water’s responsiveness during the stay, but better communication regarding construction and a more proactive approach to the early check-in request would have significantly improved our experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on the beach.

We had a wonderful family vacation here. Great house, location… everything! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us. If you visit San Diego again in the future, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat in La Jolla

Awesome time, great house, excellent layout, amenities, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the property. It's our priority to ensure that all of our guests have an enjoyable experience, and we're thrilled that this was the case for you! We hope you will come back soon and visit us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family vacation

Wonderful home in a beautiful location. Property management was great. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! We are so happy you had an amazing vacation for you!! Thank you for choosing Bluewater as your first choice for you vacation getaway! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on earth!

Beautiful home and steps away from the ocean. Everyone loved our time together. Can’t wait for our next visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience, Rhonda! It’s wonderful to hear that everyone had such a great time enjoying the beautiful home and its proximity to the ocean. We can’t wait to host you again for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location

Thanks so much we had an incredible stay. The house was more then we could have asked for. Perfect for a multi family group. Location was incredible close to everything with just a scooter ride away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review, it was our pleasure hosting you. If you visit San Diego again in the future, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future! Every review helps our small business, now more than ever! Regardless, we truly enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you back soon! We know you have a busy schedule, but we would really appreciate if you can submit your review on any of these platforms: https://birdeye.com/bluewater-vacation-homes-148477708963378/review-us?dashboard=1
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoya La Jolla

This was an amazing property. Everything we could have hoped for. The beach access made it so nice. Made many great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2024
We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time and made wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing your kind words—it's always great to know when a stay is everything you hoped for!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice home. Could use some refreshing as many fixtures such as faucets, light fixtures, screen doors badly rusted and in need of replacement. Overall, a very nice experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you very much again for choosing our vacation home for your stay in San Diego! We appreciate your suggestions for updates and will look into refreshing the fixtures to enhance future stays. We're glad you had a nice time and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

We went to La Jolla for a family reunion over Thanksgiving. It was a fabulous home with an amazing location right on the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2023
Thank you so much again for having chosen our vacation home for celebrating Thanksgiving this year! It was truly a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachfront

This is the perfect property. The location, the pool, the house…. I love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, Marla. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have you as our guests the next time you are in San Diego!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

The house is well stocked & the view is spectacular! The management implant was very responsive & had excellent customer service. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! We are so happy you had an amazing vacation for you!! Thank you for choosing Bluewater as your first choice for you vacation getaway! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

House was very clean upon arrival, and contained all the amenities we needed for an extended stay. Jacuzzi was hot, pool was refreshing, and the beach location was absolutely perfect. We saw seals and dolphins, sunsets and stars. Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review, it was our pleasure hosting you. If you visit San Diego again in the future, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most incredible house you could ever hope to score in san diego. Absolutely dreamy. Cozy. Huge.

Right on a super secluded beach. Surf spot right put front. We cooked all meals there and got fish from peacador up the street. Place is a 10/10. It was the nicest location any of us had ever stayed in. Perfect for large group or 3-4 families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi Chris! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed the stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

This property is truly special. Unbelievable ocean views, and sounds of crashing waves. The pool was great for the children. We found the kitchen very well stocked with plenty of utensils, dishes and pots and pans. We all agreed that we would love to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! We are so happy you had an amazing vacation for you!! Thank you for choosing Bluewater as your first choice for you vacation getaway! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

This was such an enjoyable experience! The house is amazing, the views are just stunning from every room except one. It is stocked with just the right amount of amenities and starter supplies. I have zero complaints. The property managers were responsive, warm and welcoming. I would 100% recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in La Jolla.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi Jim, Thank you for the feedback, we love hearing what our guests have to say. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and I am glad that we were able to accommodate your group for your wife's birthday. Cordially, Van & the Bluewater Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice beach house

The home was larger and nicer than the pictures. The views from the home are incredible. It is located on a dead end street but very close to everything. You have to walk over the rocks to get to the beach, but the beach and the tide pools are very nice. The heated pool was also a great feature. The home is very comfortable and roomy. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi Patrick, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time here with us, and the beautiful home! The location of this home is spectacular (and so nice to be right on the beach), and I'm glad it worked out so well for your whole family! We really appreciate the feedback, and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm Regards, Allie & The Bluewater Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the photos!

Excellent property, loaded with amenities, and. perfect location. Bonus? Hotel style white bedding and super comfortable mattresses. Pool has child fencing if necessary. Path to beach is also childproof. Furnishings are comfortable as well as stylish. Easy to care for kitchen with 2 dishwashers and three trash receptacles. 48 in fridge holds everything plus a wine fridge. Could not be better managed as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review, it was our pleasure hosting you. If you visit San Diego again in the future, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Property is fabulous. Property listing stated heated pool but did not clarify a fee of $100 a day and minimun of 3 days. We did call on 2nd day with issue of one TV and call wasn’t retuned until 1 1/2 days later. Issue with Code to open door but a tech responded pretty quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi James and Diane! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed the stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

not good

we were never told the beach had washed away and we also had some one from the management co enter our rental with out telling us bad
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hello Thomas, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.California has had a series of winter storms this year and the beach sand gets washed in and out periodically and it is unpredictable. Unless it's stormy or times of high surf/tides, the sand is usually there. There are photos on the listing that show the beach at different stages but we will add language to the listing so it is more clear for future guests. We do not allow employee access during guest stays unless it's an emergency or requested service by the guest. Our automated lock system keeps a log of entries into the home and we don't have a record of any unauthorized entry during your stay. Could it have possibly been the tech servicing the pool and spa in the courtyard? The guest information binder does notate that they come once a week for regular service. This concern wasn't mentioned to us during your pre-departure call so if you would be so kind as to message us with details, that would be most helpful. We truly try to make sure all of our guests have a wonderful experience so we do hope you will plan a return visit sometime. Thank you, Stephanie and the Team at Bluewater
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Location, Location, Location!

This house is better looking in person if you can believe that. The very nice reps met us at the house and walked us through. They assured us if there were any problems to give them a call. This was a great experience and we plan on coming back. They gave us the names of rental companies they work with and they had some surf boards and SUP on site when we arrived. The only work I had to do was cook, because I didn't ask for a chef. The beach was basically all ours, and it was memorial weekend! Kids loved the critters in the rocks and playing in the sandy surf beach. We left the back door open in the master up stairs at night so we could listen to the crashing waves and feel the cool breeze. All the basics were supplied just like a resort. Cant wait to use this company again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! We are so happy you had an amazing vacation with us!! Thank you for choosing Bluewater as your first choice for you vacation getaway! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!! :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vista de la Playa

There were 3 major drawbacks to this property. The beach access was treacherous…very disappointing since that was the principal reason I choose this house. There are ONLY 2 parking spaces . We were told to park blocks away for our other vehicles. There is a steep cement ramp without any handrails. This is the ONLY entrance to the house. At a minimum this should be disclosed. A handrail is a much needed addition.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review, it was our pleasure hosting you. If you visit San Diego again in the future, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future!
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