Private sea gate with direct beach access from the yard! Playa Vista is a rare oceanfront home on the beach with a private swimming pool and spa. HIGHLIGHTS • Oceanfront with stunning views • Private sea gate to the beach • Interior courtyard with pool and spa • All bedrooms have en suite baths • Oceanfront dining and lounges SUITABILITY • Sleeps up to 12 • No cable, Streaming services only • Indoor fireplaces are not for use • Pets and smoking are not permitted • All guest ages 25+ unless family groups • Equipped with decibel meters - No parties • ID and credit card verification required DESCRIPTION This vacation rental is a rare oceanfront home in La Jolla with a private swimming pool, spa and direct access to the sand. Playa Vista is a Santa Barbara-style home, sited on the westernmost piece of beachfront land at the dividing point between Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach. This exceptional coastal home features ocean-view decks, spacious patios, and a grass yard, all set against the backdrop of the blue Pacific Ocean. When staying at this oceanfront estate home, you won’t need to search for parking or have to walk to a public beach – your backyard leads to a private locked gate offering direct access to two of the best local beaches in San Diego. Playa Vista Beachfront is gated and located in the exclusive Lower Hermosa neighborhood and on a quiet cul-de-sac. Enter the property and be greeted by a sunny interior courtyard with a swimming pool, spa, and lounges. There is a built-in outdoor grill for cooking your favorite meals and a dining table for poolside lunches. From the courtyard, you will enter the home through a foyer and into the great room with a 15′ open-beamed ceiling. Saltillo tile flooring and tasteful furnishings create a wonderful space to gather and spend time together. and you’ll find your eyes drawn to the large bay windows that frame the spectacular and expansive views of the ocean and coastline. Step outside onto the oceanfront patio and gaze north towards Marine Street Beach, a body surfer’s and sunbather’s paradise. To the south is Windansea Beach, an incredibly picturesque beach featuring one of the most famous surf breaks in California and the setting and inspiration for Tom Wolfe’s novel, The Pump House Gang. Step down from the patio onto the grass lawn where you can lounge, or walk out the sea gate and put your toes in beach sand. There's nothing like taking your morning stroll along the beach and seeing dolphins play among the surfers just outside your door. Besides the incomparable setting, Playa Vista Beachfront has a rich heritage and notable history. Because of its special location, this property was originally purchased as a summer home by a founding member of one of Hollywood’s most famous movie studios. Over the years, Playa Vista Beachfront has hosted major stars, political figures, and behind-the-scenes movers and shakers. Now you have the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind vacation rental and discover why this is one of the most coveted pieces of property in Southern California. We invite you to call and learn more and make this your own private retreat! This home is professionally managed by Bluewater Vacation Homes. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in providing unique spaces for our guests to make lifelong memories. Once you arrive, our office is nearby so we can quickly respond to any needs to ensure you have a 5-star stay. MAIN-LEVEL • Interior courtyard with built-in BBQ • Pool and spa (pool heat is extra) • Foyer with sofa sleeper (sleeps up to 2) • Great room with sofa and seating • Dining area with seating for 8 • Full kitchen and breakfast bar • Laundry room • Oceanfront patio, dining and lounge • Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds (sleeps 4), TV • En suite bathroom • Access to oceanfront patio LOWER LEVEL • Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2), TV • En suite bathroom • Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds (sleeps 2) • En suite bathroom • Oceanfront patio and backyard UPPER LEVEL • Bedroom 1: King bed (sleeps 2), TV • En suite bathroom • Wrap-around balcony • Bedroom 5: twin/full bunk (sleeps 3), TV • En suite bathroom NEIGHBORHOOD OF LA JOLLA La Jolla – known as “the Jewel of San Diego” – is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in Southern California. Featuring a mild climate, breathtaking coastline, and spectacular scenery, it’s well-known for oceanfront restaurants, boutique shopping and popular family beaches perfect for a relaxing vacation. NEARBY SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS • Airport - San Diego International: 10.8 mi. • Balboa Park and Museums: 14 mi. • Belmont Park: 5 mi. • Gaslamp/Downtown San Diego: 14 mi. • La Jolla Cove: 2 mi. • Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial: 3 mi. • Old Town San Diego State Park: 10 mi. • San Diego Zoo: 15 mi. • SeaWorld San Diego: 7 mi. • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: 7 mi. • USS Midway / Seaport Village: 14 mi. Guests will have access to all features of the home including driveway parking, backyard, spa, Private deck and pool, although pool heat is an additional charge. Directions and check-in instructions along with a mobile guest guide will be sent to you in advance of your arrival. Bluewater Vacation Homes is locally based and available to answer any questions before and during your stay. This Santa Barbara-style home is sited on the westernmost piece of beachfront property at the exact dividing point between Windansea Beach and Marine Street Beach in prestigious Lower Hermosa. Secure and gated, Playa Vista is located in a very exclusive La Jolla neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac with an unassuming street presence. Nearby Amenities and popular San Diego attractions (approximate driving times): Windansea Beach: Walk Marine Street Beach: Walk La Jolla Tidepools: Walk The Village of La Jolla: 5 Minutes Shops and restaurants of Bird Rock: 5 Minutes Seaworld:20 minutes Belmont Park: 20 minutes Mission Beach: 15 minutes Pacific Beach: 10 minutes La Jolla Cove: 5-10 minutes Mt. Soledad Memorial Park: 10 minutes La Jolla Shores: 10-15 minutes Torrey Pines State Park: 15-20 minutes Old Town State Park: 20 minutes Downtown San Diego / Gaslamp: 25 minutes San Diego Zoo: 25 minutes Balboa Park: 25 minutes Legoland: 30-40 minutes Safari Park: 40 minutes There are two parking spaces in the garage, and room for two cars in the driveway as well. There is a garage door opener on the kitchen counter. Please be mindful of street parking regulations. The City of San Diego's Short-Term Rental Ordinance is strictly enforced. Parties and/or noise disturbances will result in a minimum $1,000 fine and eviction with no refunds. Guests must sign a separate e-sign agreement with important terms and conditions and ID and credit card verification is required to complete the booking process. Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. To properly clean, sanitize and maintain the home, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or check-outs if another guest is arriving or departing that day. Furnishings and amenities are subject to change. No refunds are given for any reason unless the home is uninhabitable. Guest ages and plans for use of the home must be approved, and reservations may be declined or canceled at management’s discretion.