Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation house rentals in La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas, all styles and price ranges, and close to the beach.
A vacation rental has lots of advantages for families – a full kitchen and refrigerator, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, room to spread out all your stuff (kids can have a room of their own), cost savings for families, washer and dryer, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
Tip: La Jolla Shores Beach is one of our favorites for families. These vacation rentals are all convenient to this beach and Kellogg Park playground and picnic tables. Avenida de la Playa has restaurants, cafes, ice cream, delis, markets.
"Fully equipped kitchen" includes stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes and utensils.
- La Jolla Shores Home with Ocean View - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, two sets of twin bunk beds (sleep 8); two baths; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; jacuzzi; large covered patios with gas grill and outdoor table; fenced back yard; garage parking; beach is across the street; 2 - 5 nights minimum stay.
- La Jolla Shores BeachHouse - Five bedroom home, king beds in two bedrooms, two bedrooms with queen beds, fifth bedroom with two twin beds (sleep 10); four baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; covered patio with outdoor table, gas grill; washer and dryer; full size crib; air conditioning; ping pong table, enclosed back yard; private parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards, cooler available; four blocks to the beach; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Luxury La Jolla Shores Home - Three bedroom condo, king bed in master bedroom, queen and double beds in second and third bedrooms (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area (dining table seats 6); pack n play, high chair available; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patio with outdoor dining, gas barbeque; beach towels, sand toys; close to beach and playground; garage car parking; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- La Jolla Shores Mid-Century House - Two bedroom house, one bed with king bed, second bedroom with two twin beds (sleep 4); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; patios with outdoor dining and fire pit; fenced front yard; shared garage parking; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards available; three blocks to the beach; 7 nights minimum stay.
- Modern Beach Flat Steps to the Ocean - Second floor condo, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom with two twin beds, rollaway twin bed available upon request (sleep 5); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; pack n play and high chair available upon request; air conditioning; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels available; private parking; two blocks to the beach; 3 - 4 nights minimum stay.
- La Jolla Shores Cape Cod - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, third bedroom has twin and full bunk beds (sleep 7); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; high chair and crib available upon request; washer and dryer; patio with gas grill, outdoor table seats 6; air conditioning; private parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, available; walk to the beach; 3- 7 nights minimum stay.
- La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Two bedroom cottage, king bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has two twins (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; shared garage parking; enclosed yard; walk to the beach; beach chairs and towels, sand toys available; 3 - 4 nights minimum stay.
- Luxury La Jolla Shores Getaway - Three bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom twin and full bunk beds (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area, high chair available; washer and dryer; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; two blocks from the beach beach chairs and towels available; garage parking; 3- 7 nights minimum stay.
Del Mar
- Steps to the Beach - Two story, three bedroom condo, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, kids bedroom with twin, full, bunk beds and crib (sleep 6); three baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; family room; washer and dryer; pack n play, high chair available; air conditioning; covered patio with outdoor table, gas grill; garage parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, cooler available; communal swimming pool, jacuzzi; one block to beach, two blocks to Powerhouse Park with playground; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Charming Del Mar Cottage - Two bedroom cottage, master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom has two sets of twin and full bunk beds (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; washer and dryer; garage parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, wet suits, boogie boards, surfboards, kayak available; one block from the the beach; two story tree house! in enclosed backyard; 5 nights minimum stay.
- Ocean-View Hillside 2 Bedroom Bungalow - Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with queen bed (sleep 4); one bath; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; patio with gas grill, large outdoor table; washer and dryer; private parking; beach chairs and towels available; outdoor shower; 3 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Steps from the Beach - Walk across to the beach; three bedroom townhouse, master bedroom has king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, third bedroom two twin beds, trundle bed (sleep 7); three baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; kids toys, pack n play; washer and dryer; air conditioning; private parking; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; 4 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Breezy Sailboat Villa - Top floor, two bedroom condo, master bedroom king bed, second bedroom has two twin beds, sofa bed in living room (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; high chair, pack n play baby amenities upon request; washer and dryer; gas grill; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards available; outdoor shower; private parking; one block to the beach; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Seahorse Cottage - Two bedroom cottage, one bedroom with queen bed, two twin beds in second bedroom (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; high chair, pack n play, baby amenities available; washer and dryer; patio with charcoal barbeque, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards, cooler, beach wagons available; outdoor shower, enclosed yard; private parking; walk to the beach; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Beach Dreams - Four bedroom cottage, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has twin and full bunk beds, third bedroom with king bed, fourth bedroom has two king beds, one queen bed, (sleep 10); two baths; pack n play available; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; washer and dryer; garage parking; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; 1 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Steps to Sand, Del Mar Colony - Four bedroom cottage, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has full size bunk beds, third bedroom with twin bunk beds, double sofa bed in fourth bedroom/den, sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; air conditioning; private parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; fenced backyard with gas grill, outdoor table, outdoor shower; two blocks to beach; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Our Home at the Beach -Two bedroom home, each bedroom has queen bed (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; washer and dryer; private parking; beach chairs and towels, cooler, boogie boards available; one block to beach; 4 nights minimum stay.
- Beach House in Del Mar - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, third bedroom has queen bed and queen sofa bed (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; game room with ping pong table; washer and dryer;patio with gas grill, outdoor table; garage parking; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards available; outdoor shower; 5 nights minimum stay.
- Across the street from the beach - Three bedroom townhouse, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, third bedroom has twin and full bunk beds, plus twin trundle (sleep 7); two and half baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; patio with gas grill; washer and dryer; garage parking; pack n play and high chair; games and children's books; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; communal swimming pool and jacuzzi; one block to the beach; 4 - 10 nights minimum stay.
- Live the Beach Life - Two bedroom cottage, one bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom has two twin beds (sleep 4); one bath; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; patio with outdoor table; washer and dryer; pack n play, high chair; private parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; enclosed back yard, outdoor shower; walk to the beach; 2 - 4 nights minimum stay.
Encinitas
- Moonlight Beach Getaway - One block to Moonlight Beach; three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom with two twin beds, third bedroom with two twin beds (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area, high chair available; washer and dryer; air conditioning; garage parking; patio with gas grill, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, wet suits, boogie boards available; enclosed backyard with firepit; outdoor shower; 3 - 4 nights minimum stay.
- Sunshine and Sea Breezes - Swimming pool and jacuzzi; four bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom with twin and full bunk beds, fourth bedroom has queen bed (sleep 12); four baths; living and dining area (large dining table), high chair available; fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; portable and full size cribs; air conditioning; private parking; games and children's toys; covered patio with outdoor table; enclosed back yard, gas grill, ping pong table, outdoor fire pit; beach towels and toys, sand toys, children's wet suits, boogie boards, beach wagon available; 1 - 5 nights minimum stay.
- Vintage Bungalow - Walk to Moonlight Beach; three bedroom home, two bedrooms with queen beds, third bedroom has queen sofa bed (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; kids toys and games; high chair, pack n play; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, cooler; sand toys, boogie boards available; enclosed back yard, lawn, gas grill, outdoor shower; street parking; 4 - 5 nights minimum stay.