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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Pacific Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this condo in San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 11 minutes by foot from Mission Beach. .This condo is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mission Bay and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heart of PB steps to beach plus garage parking

Crystal’s See the Sea Condo | 2BR/2BA by Crystal Pier, Boardwalk, Hot Tub & Parking

Welcome to Crystal’s See the Sea Condo, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, just steps from the iconic Crystal Pier. Remodeled in late 2022, this home features refreshed bathrooms, updated kitchen appliances, and new living room furnishings for a comfortable and modern beach stay.

If you want to be a part of all the action in PB, then this is the place to be! This condo is located in the See the Sea oceanfront complex, so nothing separates you from the beach except the boardwalk and soft white sand—putting the ocean, surf, and coastal energy right outside your door.

Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, you’ll be surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shops, and nonstop beach activity. The private balcony (corner view, not directly oceanfront) offers a lively outlook over the boardwalk and ocean—perfect for morning coffee or sunset drinks with built-in entertainment. If you enjoy people watching, then look no further!

>>Please note: This condo is located in a very active area with nearby bars and restaurants, so some nighttime noise should be expected. To help minimize this, the condo is equipped with double-paned windows and doors. On warmer nights, we recommend renting a portable A/C unit to keep the space cool while keeping windows closed; portable fans are also available in the closets for added comfort. We additionally provide white noise machines and earplugs. Due to the potential for nighttime noise, this property may not be ideal for families with young children or light sleepers. Opening the doors and windows allows for a wonderful sea breeze, but noise levels will be noticeably higher when they are open. We encourage guests to review prior guest feedback and reach out with any questions to ensure this property is a good fit for your group.

This first-floor condo sits above the gated parking garage and is accessible by elevator. Inside, the open California-style kitchen includes new appliances, a breakfast bar with seating for four, and flows into the dining and living areas. The dining table seats 4–6 guests and can be moved to allow the Murphy bed to open for additional sleeping space.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary Bedroom: King bed with private ensuite bathroom
• Guest Bedroom: Double bed with pull-out single trundle and private ensuite bathroom
• Living Room: Full-size Murphy bed
• Both bedrooms feature smart TVs with cable, mirrored closets, and remodeled bathrooms.
• Beach gear, portable fans, a heater, iron, and optional portable A/C units (additional fee) are conveniently stored in the guest bedroom closet.

Community Amenities
• Corner oceanview patio with seating
• Community hot tub and separate lounge area with chairs to soak up the sun and expansive beachfront views
• Gated garage with 1 reserved parking space
• Coin-operated washer & dryer just across the hall

Why You’ll Love This Location
Walk everywhere—bike the 3.5-mile boardwalk, fish off Crystal Pier, or grab breakfast at Kono’s Café just across the street. With everything within steps, you can park once and fully enjoy San Diego’s beach lifestyle.

Good to Know
• Non-smoking property
• Portable A/C available for an additional rental fee (by request)
• Starter supply of household essentials provided
• Professionally managed for a seamless stay
Guest has access to lobby, elevators, gated parking garage, condo, communal hot tub, and oceanfront patio with lounge chairs.


Customer service is a high priority to us. We like to make sure you have what you need before you arrive and get settled into our home. We are available whenever you need us, 7 days a week and after hours!

Pacific Beach

Starter Kit Provided
Paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner, soap, linens, towels, dish soap, sponge, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dishwasher soap, trash bags, extra blankets, hair dryer, ironing board, kitchen essentials for maximum occupancy, first aid kit, basic tools, fire extinguisher, smoke/CO detectors.

Why Nancy’s Vacation Rentals? 🌟
We pride ourselves on personalized hospitality, reliability, and quality. Our team is available 7 days a week, 10am–6pm PST, and after hours for emergencies to ensure you feel prepared, informed, and at ease during your stay.

• Booking Process: After booking, you must complete our electronic rental agreement and an identity verification to access your guest portal. Check-in details, including a custom door code and property information, are available in the portal after all requirements are completed.
• Seasonal Policies: We have minimum stay requirements that vary by season.
Summer (Memorial Day–Labor Day): 5 night minimum, no arrivals on July 4th (Independence Day)
Holidays: 5-night minimum. A single reservation cannot span both Christmas and New Year's unless it is 14+ nights. No arrivals/departures on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.
• Check-In/Out: Check-in is 3 p.m. (4 p.m. in summer). Check-out is 11 a.m.
• Property Note: This is a privately owned vacation home. Furnishings and decor may occasionally be updated and differ slightly from the photos.
• Pet Policy: Pets are NOT permitted.
• Rate Policy: Rates fluctuate daily. Pricing at the time of booking is the confirmed rate.
• Age Policy: We typically do not rent to guests under 25 or to large groups. Please contact us prior to booking if your group requires an exception.
• Climate Control: The condo does not have central A/C. It is equipped with electric wall heaters for cooler evenings and enjoys a wonderful ocean breeze. Portable a/c units are available for an additional fee.
• Laundry: Coin-operated laundry machines are conveniently located across the hall from the unit for your use.
• Beach Gear Provided: We provide a variety of beach accessories, including beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and boogie boards!
• Starter Kit: We provide a starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and detergents. All linens, bath towels, and beach towels are also included.
• Traveling with Children: Baby equipment, including a pack ‘n play, high chair, and crib, is available to rent for your convenience. Please inquire for details.

We recommend a car for ease of getting around, but public transportation (city bus) is available nearby.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 958 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave the garage remote and hot tub key on the kitchen counter

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-01723L, 51347

Property is also known as

Crystal's See By The Sea
Crystal's See by the Sea Condo Condo
Beachfront Hot Tub Boardwalk Free Bikes
Crystal's See by the Sea Condo San Diego
Crystal's See by the Sea Condo Condo San Diego
4074167

Heart of PB steps to beach plus garage parking Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay, location was awesome and the place was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only complaint is the front door entrance was very difficult to open after code was entered. Master bathroom door would not latch and bedroom door sticks. The ocean view from the patio was sensational watching the sunset. Property itself does not have an ocean view but is right on the boardwalk steps from the sand. No air conditioning and like so many other reviews the noise from two bars right next to it went on till 2:00 am and prevented us from opening windows at night. Would definitely stay here again. For senior citizens the process to book was a little difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice but the music from the bars across the street was very loud until 2:00 AM And the rooms were very hot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa R., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is not air conditioned. The listing is very misleading. We were charged an additional 500/week to add portable room air conditioners to the bedrooms and the living areas and bathrooms were not air conditioned.The condo and location are great otherwise, but we would not have rented a unit without A/C for a two week stay in August.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good, but…

Really convienent location, but I should have read the listing better. AC is only available for an extra cost and it is to loud to sleep with the windows open.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach trip

The check in process was confusing because I didn’t receive an email with information until I requested it. However, when we did receive it, The email was very thorough and helpful.The location to the beach was nice and they had beach chairs, boogie boards. Beach toys and beach towels for us to use. We also appreciated the hot tub. Being able to park in a gated garage was more worth it than we thought. There is a bar across the street that gets noisy, but the hosts provide ear plugs if needed. We played white noise on our phone and it helped. This was the only negative thing I can think of.We were a family of 7 and used every bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John H.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but expect lots of noise.

This location is amazing as it's basically right on the beach and within walking distance to essentially everything you need. It is extremely noisy at night as both windows face bars that are open until 2 A.M. plus the stragglers after they close. They do warn you about the noise and they are serious. My suggestion would be to pay the extra for the air conditioners to drown out the noise and so you don't have to open the windows. Parking is extremely convenient, and the communication is excellent. Even though it was extremely noisy to all hours of the night, I would stay again and try the air conditioners with the windows closed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2024 stay

Everything as advertised. Central to Crystal pier and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JULIE T., South Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great remodeled unit. Nice location. Just beware unit is right on the end so you get all the noise from the bars and street. Cant leave windows open at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Marie D.

No AC, VERY VERY LOUD - horrible stay

The listing says it has AC but only if you pay extra for plug in units. Since this is an expensive place I was not going to pay extra for AC that they advertised! Thats a bate and switch and is probably illegal. This area is extremely loud- with 2 night clubs one on either side within FEET of our window and blasting music and bass until 1-2am. With no AC. you have to leave all the windows open and this makes the noise impossible to sleep. They also advertise a hot tub which looked like no one had been near it for 10 years - wouldn't set foot in it. False advertising and horrible stay. Families should NOT stay here. The building is run down and not very clean. The condo itself was fine but not worth the money we paid. I would not recommend this place. We could not sleep and that affected the entire trip. VRBO should not work with Nancy's vacation - they lied on the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the center of everything

See the Sea was a fantastic place. Right on the beach with amazing views and right in the center of all the SD fun. Everything you need is within walking distance. The place was clean and very spacious. Lots of beach toys for every age. The only potential issue that is beyond the capacity of the owners to take care of is because the location is in the heart of it all, it is loud, especially at night. For us it wasn't an issue. We kept the windows closed and the fans on and slept like babies. But for kids or actual babies, the noise might be a bit much. It is very manageable and worth it to be right in the center of it all. We would stay there again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone wanting the full San Diego experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

joel s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

poor

booked last December did not get a ocean front room, got a 1st floor room and the bar across the street was so loud at night hard to sleep. Hot tub was filthy with visible mold
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

I loved this place. The condo was in a great location and was very nice! I loved the tile in the bathroom it was so fun. Everything was clean and it was next to the beach and the condo came stocked with chairs, towels, boogie boards, sand toys, coolers. Everything you need for an awesome day at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location on Pacific Beach

This condo is located right on Pacific Beach, our particular condo unit, was convenient to the elevator and off by itself. Perfect location for breakfast, lunch and dinner spots with lots of variety. Get your walking shoes, skates or sandals on, lots of miles to walk down the beach, boardwalk or street shopping. Easy walk to Mission Beach. Can't wait to stay again, we LOVED it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation dpot

Great location, nice relaxing patio. Perfect for the family. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

stay

good overall experience, especially liked the condo patio where we could catch the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

This is a nice location if you are wanting to get to the beach fast. Very convenient and has beach items if needed. Management was very nice and in contact with us whenever needed. It was a little noisy outside at night but for the most part didn't bother us. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Navee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Perfect location! Right next to the pier and steps to the beach! It was perfect for me and my group of 7!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could not have been better

Our family stayed at the condo for a week. We have a 3 year old and he had the best time. Lots of sand toys, beach chairs, and boogie boards. The condo had plenty of fans the we were able to move around to wherever they were needed. In the cupboards were spices and seasonings. A ton of kids plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. Really all we need to bring was food and sunscreen. The location was just right. Ralphs, CVS, and food was very close. TV's in each room with more than enough to watch and relax after a long day at the beach. We would recommend this condo for families. Parking garage was very convenient for parking and the building was secure and safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good and not so good

Location was great. Communication was rough. Slow to respond and usually required more then one attempt or form (i.e two phone calls or a phone call and email) to get a hold of them. Once we booked we received a number of emails (7-8 which were confusing and not super clear) told us our booking was not confirmed until we did a few verification things. I completed these, but still never received a confirmation after that stating it was confirmed and booked. Had to call a few times to confirm. They are not helpful providing property specific information. Company with lots of properties, they don’t have confirmed details or specifics about the property. Broad answers to questions. For example, I asked if there were sand toys as they mention beach supplies. I was told no, so we purchased some on our way there, turns out there was a ton, which was great, but would have been nice to know, to save us the time and money. We were told there was a grill on the porch so some of the meals were planned had to be adjusted since there was not one there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Celebration

We totally enjoyed ourselves. The condo provided everything we needed to make our daughter's graduation a memorable experience. We totally enjoyed the location and proximity to bars,restaurants shopping and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo, LOUD location

Overall, the property was clean, and as pictured. There was no BBQ grill on the balcony, but other than that, it was as described. Bogie boards and beach chairs were available to use, which was great. Location is steps from the beach--so that part was great! The one thing that I was not expecting was THE NOISE. This is a corner unit on a VERY BUSY CORNER. There was live music until 2 am on one side of the condo, and a busy bar/restaurant on the other side. So it was noisy until after 2 am each day, along with a chorus of emergency vehicle sirens that we heard at least once an hour all during the weekend hours. . Closing the windows helped, but the Condo was HOT. It was nice and cool and breezy outdoors, but in order to enjoy that, you had to put up with the noise. So, it was a trade off! Either hot and quiet, or loud and cool/breezy. Either way, it resulted in sleepless nights. Friday and Saturday nights were the worst, as you might expect, Sunday and Monday nights were quieter. If you have kids that are sensitive to noise--this is not the condo for you. If you want to enjoy the local bars and restaurants until the wee hours, it would be awesome for that!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giora H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Excellent spot. Convenient beach location. Area can be a bit loud at night but sound machines helped. Enjoyed thoroughly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Close to everything in Pacific Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023