Dreaming about a trip to San Diego?

Save time on your Airbnb San Diego rental search, including our recommendations for best Airbnb Mission Beach choices.

We searched every San Diego neighborhood for the best Airbnb rentals in San Diego...so you wouldn't have to! In this comprehensive San Diego vacation rentals guide, we only recommend the best Airbnb San Diego California deals.

The properties we show here were selected based on a combination of the following factors: the number of Airbnb reviews of the property itself, the quality of the host, the location, and its relative comparison to other San Diego Airbnb rentals.

If you're looking for La Jolla, we did a separate guide on La Jolla Airbnb suggestions.

Great location in Ocean Beach. This luxury Airbnb features chic interior decorating and modern appliances throughout. Lounge on the private rooftop deck or take a walk down to the beach. A secret loft bed that can only be accessed via ladder will surely be fun for the kids as well.

This small condo feels pretty spacious with the windows and doors open allowing the refreshing sea breeze to drift in. This property is just steps from the water and also centrally located near the best restaurants in Ocean Beach.

This Airbnb property has a modern aesthetic and is located in the heart of hip Pacific Beach. It is just a few blocks away from the beach, and includes a private hot water shower for guests to rinse off after a dip in the ocean.

Gaze out on the rolling waves of the Pacific from your penthouse apartment! 

You can't ask for a better location than this seashore unit in the heart of Mission Beach. 

Urban overnight setting in this Airbnb San Diego studio loft strategically located in Gaslamp district.

Tall 16' ceilings and a shared roof deck give this converted loft an unique vibe. Since parking comes with this unit, staying in Gaslamp to enjoy the nightlife there and touring the rest of San Diego via your car is possible.

When this house was bought and remodeled by an interior decorator, the San Diego Airbnb community scored a big win.

The condo looks like it belongs on the pages of magazines. Downtown location keeps you close to the action. Very near to Petco Park.

You don't give up luxury to have a great San Diego location with this Gaslamp rental. The unit sparkles - it is clean, modern, and ultra comfortable in every way.

Super convenient location because you're in the heart of Gaslamp and just a short walk to San Diego Convention Center.

This Coronado Island Airbnb puts you smack in the middle of a friendly beach town vibe that permeates all of Coronado Island. 

Make this renovated bungalow your base camp to explore the island.

The incredible views from this luxury condo are unparalleled. The glass windows open completely to allow guests to better enjoy the picture-perfect weather of San Diego. Luxury appliances and a TV that raises out of the kitchen island make this one of the most comfortable stays on all of Coronado Island.

This large home is in the ritzy and private neighborhoods on Coronado Island with quick access to great eateries and the beautiful beaches Southern California is known for. This home also features a rooftop deck for guests to lounge on.

In a serene canyon setting, this gorgeous home, brought to you by truly amazing hosts, will separate you from the bustle of the city. Bask in the comfort in the historic Talmadge neighborhood of San Diego.

Look out at the city lights as you and your loved one take a dip in the private hot tub after a day at the beach or out on the town. This guesthouse is perfect for couples trying to escape everyday life.

This dome house was originally built by art students in San Diego in 1967 but has been renovated to have top of the line features and amenities. Spend your vacation in a way that few else get to experience – in a dome house!

Perhaps the most spectacular, high-end vacation rental in San Diego. You just have to see the pictures.

Four minutes to Gaslamp Quarter, five minutes to Balboa Park, and seven minutes to San Diego Zoo.

The Clairemont neighborhood is just north of Mission Bay and this Air bnb San Diego rental is one block from the water in Crown Point. 

Designed by a winner of HGTV "Flipping the Block", this little beach house is also close to Pacific Beach. An all-around gem.

We've included this Air bnb San Diego option for those that like to experience the Pacific Beach side of Mission Bay. Often overlooked as a tourist destination, this part of town gives a great California beach vibe a little removed from the normal tourist spots.

The location is close to many jogging and bike paths, as well as splendid views of the water that are so close.

This Airbnb San Diego gem makes our list because of its idyllic bayside location in the Clairemont area.

The views, the hot tub on the deck, the paddleboards, the stainless gas grill will house up to 10 guests.

An affordable choice for an otherwise pricey Torrey Pines area, the ultra-modern facilities will have you saving money but thinking you're living in luxury.

Enjoy the state of the art kitchen for meals, the comfortable relaxing spaces to wind down at the end of each day, and the free parking to explore Torrey Pines, Del Mar, and the rest of San Diego. Oh yeah, it has a sweet rooftop deck too.

Enjoy the openness of this high-end modern beach house by opening the sliding glass windows all the way. Just a short walk from the charming shops and restaurants along the 101 going up and down the California coast.