SAN DIEGO & JULIAN
San Diego vacation rentals and Julian cabins
Explore a curated collection of coastal homes, mountain cabins and large-group stays across San Diego County and Julian. Search live availability and book directly with our local hospitality team for our best available rate, with no third-party service fees.
From the coast to the mountains, find your place.
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Ocean Beach vacation rentals
Stay in a one bedroom studio, a townhome, a three bedroom house, or take the whole eight bedroom compound. Newport Avenue, the pier and the dog beach are all walkable, and every unit at Seaside Square has its own parking.
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Seaside Square Compound
All four units and the shared courtyard booked together, two blocks from the beach.
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The Villa at Seaside Square
The largest of the four units, with three bedrooms, its own patio and parking, two blocks from the sand.
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The East Cove at Seaside Square
A two bedroom townhome with a private garage, two blocks from the beach and the Newport Avenue restaurants.
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The West Cove at Seaside Square
A two bedroom townhome with a private garage, in the best position on the block for walking to the water.
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The Sandbar at Seaside Square
A one bedroom studio with a private garage, the smallest and simplest way into Ocean Beach.
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OB Surfer's Paradise
A dog friendly Ocean Beach home with a private sauna, fenced yard, bikes and beach gear, a fifteen minute walk from dog beach.
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Designer homes a short walk from both the ocean and Mission Bay, made for families who want the sand in the morning and calm water in the afternoon.
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Velvet Surf
A bright, family friendly Pacific Beach townhome with a dedicated kids' bunk room and an easy walk to both the bay and the beach.
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Coastal Palm
A bright Pacific Beach retreat within walking distance of the ocean and bay, with two large balconies, a fire pit and outdoor dining.
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A beach cottage in Bird Rock, minutes from Windansea and the La Jolla coast path.
North Park vacation rentals near Balboa Park
A historic six bedroom home near Balboa Park with three kitchens, a hot tub and a game room, built for wedding weekends, reunions and groups who want to stay under one roof.
Carlsbad vacation rentals
A four bedroom family house with a private pool and a hot tub, opened for the summer season.
Oceanside vacation rentals
The Swell is a small boutique surf lodge near the beach, with a shared patio, hot tub, fire table and BBQ. Unit One takes short stays, Units Two and Three are set up for monthly stays and remote work.
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The Swell, Unit One
Two bedrooms, one bath, 692 square feet, with a spa bathroom that includes a rain shower and a bath tub.
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The Swell, Unit Two
One bedroom, one bath, 474 square feet, with a fully stocked kitchen and a desk for remote work. Monthly stays.
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The Swell, Unit Three
One bedroom, one bath, 550 square feet on the second floor, with ocean views, a king bed and light all day. Monthly stays.
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Design forward cabins in the mountains about an hour from the coast, both with cedar hot tubs, both dog friendly, in a certified International Dark Sky Community where the stargazing is the point.
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Dark Moon Chalet
A dog friendly luxury A-frame near Julian with Lake Cuyamaca views, a cedar hot tub, wraparound deck, wood burning fireplace and pool table.
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Wild Moon Ranch
A private two acre mountain retreat near Julian with panoramic views, a pickleball court, cedar hot tub, game room and stargazing deck.
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Vacation rentals for large groups
Two of our homes are built for everyone staying under one roof. Seaside Square in Ocean Beach is a four unit compound around a shared courtyard that sleeps nineteen across eight bedrooms, and you can book the whole thing or any single unit. Palm Parkside near Balboa Park is a historic six bedroom house that sleeps fifteen, with three kitchens, a hot tub and a game room. Both are regularly taken for wedding weekends, family reunions and milestone birthdays.
Pet friendly vacation rentals in San Diego
Most of our homes welcome dogs, which in San Diego matters more than it does almost anywhere else. Ocean Beach has one of the few off leash dog beaches in the county, and OB Surfer's Paradise is a fifteen minute walk from it with a fully fenced yard. Both Julian cabins take dogs too, with room to run and a hot tub to come back to. Pet fees and limits vary by home, so check the property page before you book.
A GLIMPSE OF WHAT AWAITS
This could be your weekend.
From beach cruisers and long lunches to pickleball, cedar soaking and wine beneath the stars. Choose the home. The rest comes easily.
BOOK DIRECT
Why book direct with Salt & Sky
Our best available rate
Book your San Diego or Julian vacation rental directly with Salt & Sky and avoid the guest service fees added by third-party platforms. Same home, our best available direct rate.
You reach us, not a platform
From your first question through checkout, you are speaking directly with our local San Diego hospitality team. No call center, no platform inbox and no being passed between companies.
Same home. More personal.
Every direct reservation includes the same professionally managed home, thoughtful preparation and responsive guest support. The only difference is that you are booking with the people who actually host you.
GUEST REVIEWS
What guests say
Over 800 five star reviews across our homes. Experienced hosts who care.
As hosts, you cannot find better.
I cannot even begin to explain how REMARKABLE this stay was for my family.
It isn't just a place to sleep, it's an experience.
Cozy, rustic mountain vibes with elegant, modern design. Absolutely immaculate, and the beds felt like sleeping on clouds. Mornings with coffee on the deck, evenings playing board games.
The home was identical to the photos, if not better.
It was impeccable, and the beds were super comfortable.
It felt like an incredible oasis.
The house was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated.
The hot tub is a must use.
Everything inside feels nice and new. The location is just a half mile walk to the beach, nestled in a great Oceanside neighbourhood with bars, restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
The kids loved the pickleball court and the game room.
Our family had a great time overlooking Lake Cuyamaca.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about booking
If yours is not here, call or text us at 619.798.4974, or email saltandskylodgingco@gmail.com, and a real person will answer.
Is it cheaper to book directly instead of on Airbnb?
Yes. Booking directly through Salt & Sky avoids the guest service fee that third party platforms add to every reservation. You get our best available rate and the same professionally managed home, with our own San Diego team on the other end of the messages.
Where are your vacation rentals located?
Across San Diego County: Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, North Park near Balboa Park, Oceanside and Carlsbad. We also have two cabins in the mountains near Julian and Lake Cuyamaca.
Which of your rentals are dog friendly?
Most of them. Dark Moon Chalet and Wild Moon Ranch, every unit at Seaside Square, OB Surfer's Paradise, Velvet Surf, WaveHouse at Windansea, Palm Parkside and the Carlsbad family retreat all welcome dogs. Use the dog friendly filter above to see only those. Pet fees and limits vary by property, so check the individual page before you book.
Do any of your rentals have a hot tub or a pool?
Dark Moon Chalet and Wild Moon Ranch both have cedar hot tubs, Palm Parkside has a hot tub in the back garden, The Swell in Oceanside has a shared hot tub on its patio, and the Carlsbad family retreat has a private pool as well as a hot tub. Filter by hot tub or pool above to see them together.
Can you sleep a large group in one place?
Yes. Seaside Square in Ocean Beach is a four unit compound around a shared courtyard that sleeps nineteen across eight bedrooms, and Palm Parkside near Balboa Park sleeps fifteen in six bedrooms with three kitchens. Both are regularly booked for wedding weekends, family reunions and milestone birthdays.
Do you offer monthly rentals?
Units Two and Three at The Swell in Oceanside are set up for monthly stays, with fully stocked kitchens, desks for remote work and on-site laundry. Unit One takes shorter stays. For monthly availability elsewhere, contact us and we will tell you what is open.
How far is Julian from San Diego?
Just over an hour by car from central San Diego, and about ninety minutes from the coast. Both cabins sit near Lake Cuyamaca in a certified International Dark Sky Community, so the drive buys you genuine darkness and quiet.
What happens after I book?
You hear from our team directly with check-in details, local recommendations and anything specific to the home. We look after every property ourselves, so the person answering your message is the person who knows the house.
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