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Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun

Viva California was designed to be lively, colorful, and inviting, with its own California flavor and is located right in the heart of the super fun neighborhood of Hillcrest/North park. Lots of primary colors and fun patterns in the bedrooms and living area, plus new modern floors and design with lots of space for up to 8 people.

Viva California is walking distance to lots of restaurants, breweries and breakfast places as well as the farmers market and only 3 miles to downtown. to get there you can easily jump on public transport or just Uber it! Its very quick to all the San Diego “must-sees” like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, as well as the sun-drenched beaches that make us famous.

Stay in or head out; eat, drink and play in North Park or downtown in the Gaslamp; relax on the balcony, in front of the fireplace or enjoy the sweeping views. And most importantly - have fun! (And let me know how I can help.)

Bedrooms include 1 with a queen-size bed and the other one with a queen and a pull out twin (makes a king) . The big sofa sleeps 2 more (e.g. Kids) for up to 8 guests total - perfect for multi-family trips and couples getaways. You can pack light: there’s a coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement.

Viva California was designed to be lively, colorful, and inviting, with its own California flavor. Take your morning coffee to the balcony, which has an amazing view of North Park. Gather for a BBQ in the backyard (shared with the other two units) with a BBQ grill, outdoor seating, yard games. Or cook inside: the kitchen is fully equipped and stocked as completely as my own kitchen at home.

Other goodies at the apartment: Free WiFi throughout and a flat-screen TV with Netflix.

My neighborhood, North Park, is one of San Diego’s most historic and funky places to be. It's home to artists, local businesses, a Farmers Market, craft beer, wine bars, sushi spots, handmade ice cream, and your pick of brunch options. Guests love North Park’s neighborhood vibe, even though it’s just 3 miles from downtown and The Gaslamp. Century-old architecture and the ringing of church bells during the day in North Park add to its historic feel. And my house fits right in!

No need to worry about a car. You have your pick of coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques just a few blocks away. Easy public transport is just around the corner, taking you to downtown and all places San Diego. Uber rides are quick and convenient, too, getting you into downtown in less than 5 minutes.

The neighborhood is super walkable with tons of bars and restaurants in walking distance as well as supermarket and public transportation.

if you are bringing a car, there is free street parking in front of the house, it does get a bit tight at night, but you can easily find a spot during the day.

NOTE: North Park is a residential neighborhood and is not appropriate for parties. Small and quiet gatherings are fine; just be sure to let me know in advance if you plan to invite guests who are not included in your reservation and keep the noise down at all times. Security cameras - and our friends/neighbors - will alert us to unauthorized visitors.

Property manager

Doreen
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Russian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 639753, STR-02733L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

North Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pecs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Communal Coffee - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Viva California! Right in the Heart of all the Fun located?

This family-friendly San Diego apartment building is located in North Park, within 2 mi (3 km) of San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum and Old Globe Theater. Balboa Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

narges d.

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

Family trip

Great location. Check in and out were super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardys D.

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

North Park view

This property is on the ridge looking East, a spectacular view! Easy to get to, comfortable, wonderful hostess. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr. Jay C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Some good some very bad

Tone deaf would be my first comment. The good: The kitchen and bath remodels were very nice. The beds were very comfortable. It is a charming property. Probably built in the 1920's. We love old homes. The original door knobs and door hardware is great to see. The disturbing: Automated emails regarding contacting the owners when zero response occurs. Most VRBO's have things like beach chairs, coolers, etc. But this place lists rental charges for a simple fold out beach chair? For $9.00 each? Really? Baby gear? A high chair for $15.00? Among many other listed things. The back yard with propane grills and lawn furniture was absolutely filthy. When they suggested I request 2 hours earlier check in for $15.00, I did so. But, they never responded. When checking out, they asked that we do not leave a review, unless it was 5 star. Well the property and service was not 5 star. I suggested that I would leave no review, but sent them an email suggesting how they could improve. No response except for another automated email asking for a 5 star review and how it would hurt them if I left anything different. Again, it was a 3 star at best. My email to them went like this: "I understand a 4 or 3 star review would hurt. I will not leave any review since we do not wish to cause you a problem. I've owned rentals, long term, since 1980. However, even short term rentals are not all that different as it relates.... Now you shut my comments off? Okay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great Stay

Everything was nicely decorated and comfortable. Would most definitely stay again! Conveniently located, close by to Balboa and other attractions. Great communication with host! Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Snow R.

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

A wonderful month-long San Diego sojourn

We had such a lovely time during our 1 month stay in SD! The place is well situated and fit our remote working needs very nicely. We had our 2 cats with us and they settled right in too and had a comfortable stay. The place is very nicely located to a lot of cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores, and just blocks away from the Sunday Hillcrest farmer's market which was fabulous! The check in process was super smooth, the place is in good condition, and Doreen was super responsive to our questions and minor repairs. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Doreen

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Why they chose this property

Viva California is walking distance to lots of restaurants, breweries and breakfast places as well as the farmers market and only 3 miles to downtown. to get there you can easily jump on public transport or just Uber it! Its very quick to all the San Diego “must-sees” like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, as well as the sun-drenched beaches that make us famous.

Stay in or head out; eat, drink and play in North Park or downtown in the Gaslamp; relax on the balcony, in front of the fireplace or enjoy the sweeping views. And most importantly - have fun! (And let me know how I can help.)

Bedrooms include 1 with a queen-size bed and the other one with a queen and a pull out twin (makes a king) . The big sofa sleeps 2 more (e.g. Kids) for up to 8 guests total - perfect for multi-family trips and couples getaways. You can pack light: there’s a coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement.

Viva California was designed to be lively, colorful, and inviting, with its own California flavor. Take your morning coffee to the balcony, which has an amazing view of North Park. Gather for a BBQ in the backyard (shared with the other two units) with a BBQ grill, outdoor seating, yard games. Or cook inside: the kitchen is fully equipped and stocked as completely as my own kitchen at home.

Other goodies at the apartment: Free WiFi throughout and a flat-screen TV with Netflix.

My neighborhood, North Park, is one of San Diego’s most historic and funky places to be. It's home to artists, local businesses, a Farmers Market, craft beer, wine bars, sushi spots, handmade ice cream, and your pick of brunch options. Guests love North Park’s neighborhood vibe, even though it’s just 3 miles from downtown and The Gaslamp. Century-old architecture and the ringing of church bells during the day in North Park add to its historic feel. And my house fits right in!

No need to worry about a car. You have your pick of coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques just a few blocks away. Easy public

What makes this property unique

Viva California is walking distance to lots of restaurants, breweries and breakfast places as well as the farmers market and only 3 miles to downtown. Its very cental to all the San Diego “must-sees” like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, as well as the sun-drenched beaches that make us famous.

There are 2 bedrooms, one with a queen and the other one with a queen and a twin bed that pulls out into a king. In addition one adult or 2 kids can also sleep on the sofa.

Languages:

English, German, Russian

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