San Diego, tucked into a bay just above the U.S.-Mexico border, offers visitors both the excitement of city life along with the tranquility of vacation homes near quiet places of natural beauty. First populated by the Kumeyaay Native American tribe over 10,000 years ago, the city itself was founded in 1602, and named for St. Didacus, whose name the Spanish settlers pronounced as "Diego."

Today, our San Diego vacation rentals offer a wide variety of delights to the vacationer, from pristine beaches perfect for swimming, surfing, and fishing, to the bustling shopping and nightclub districts found downtown. For anyone wishing to explore the outdoors in San Diego, take a trip to the seal cove in La Jolla, or a hike in one of the many nature preserves, many of which contain the rare Torrey Pine that is unique to the area.

There are plenty of family friendly destinations in San Diego as well, such as the world-famous Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and the Balboa Park amusement park, all of which make for entertaining day trips for children and adults alike. The mild climate that prevails in San Diego the entire year round means that just about any time is a great time to relax and unwind in this city of a thousand different activities.