Condominium - Rating 5 (28)

Once Upon A Tide - SBTC312


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 4 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Location: Solana Beach
  • View: Oceanfront

Location Location

Description Description
Once Upon A Tide is a top - floor oceanfront vacation rental in Solana Beach, offering sweeping Pacific views and modern coastal style. Updated in May 2025 with elevated finishes and fresh décor, this spacious condo is the perfect Southern California getaway for families or couples. (6-night minimum stay required by Solana Beach regulations.)

Property Highlights

- Refreshed in May 2025 with:

- New couches, 55" Smart TV, windows, floors, and décor

- Vaulted ceilings in living room and primary bedroom for added light and openness

- 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, ideal for families or couples

- King bed in the primary bedroom

- Two Single beds in the second bedroom

- Stunning full-frontal ocean view from the balcony and living room, no buildings in the way

-Watch porpoises, whales, and unforgettable sunsets right from home

- Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout + granite countertops

- Fully stocked kitchen with quality appliances

- High-speed fiber WiFi for seamless streaming and remote work

- Three Smart TVs including brand new 55" TV in the living room

- In-unit washer/dryer and vacuum for convenience

Location Perks

- Gated garage with 2 reserved parking spaces

- Situated in Solana Beach & Tennis Club, a gated oceanfront complex with lush landscaping

- Heated swimming pool, two spas, and four tennis courts

- Clubhouse with ping pong and billiards (bring your own gear!)

- Private beach stair access just south of the complex

- Walk to the Cedros Design District, featuring 85+ boutique shops, galleries, and cafés

- Local favorites like Belly Up Tavern and top-rated restaurants

- Solana Beach Train Station, only 2 blocks away

- Easy access to San Diego's coastal gems:

- Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and more

- Close to top attractions like Legoland, SeaWorld, Petco Park, and the San Diego Zoo

Additional Info

- No air conditioning—tempered by ocean breezes and ceiling fans

- Non-smoking unit and community

Professionally managed by Stubbs Vacation Rentals, trusted in North County San Diego since 1976


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Bedding Bedding
1 King
2 Twin


Amenities 36 Amenities
  • Area Fitness Center
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Beach
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Boogie Boarding
  • Ceiling fans
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Coffee Maker
  • coin laundry
  • combination tub/shower
  • Community Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
  • Community Swimming Pool
  • Community Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Deck / Patio
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Linens Provided
  • Near Beach
  • Near The Ocean
  • non smoking only
  • Ocean View
  • Oceanfront
  • Outdoor Grill
  • pets not allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Stairs to Front Door - 10+
  • Tennis courts
  • Towels and bedding washed in water that\'s at least 60sC/140sF
  • Washer & Dryer in Unit
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Reviews Rating 5 (28) Reviews
Rating 5
Another great week in Solana Beach
A winter stay overlooking the water in SBTC met all our needs and expectations. Reasonable non-summer price plus usual top notch professional Stubbs service
Eric S. from Tucson - Posted: 1/12/2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad your winter stay at Once Upon A Tide provided everything you were hoping for. It’s wonderful to hear that our team’s service made a difference as well. We appreciate you choosing Stubbs and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Stubbs Real Estate and Vacation Rentals staff
Rating 5
Relaxing
Great spot !! Nice and clean !
Anonymous from cave creek - Posted: 11/16/2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It means a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon!
Stubbs Real Estate and Vacation Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great Stay at Once Upon a Tide
Another great stay in Solana Beach. We appreciated the upgrades made to SBTC312, new windows, flooring and furniture were great! Stubbs was great to work with as always and we had fabulous weather to top it off!
Jean D. from Prescott - Posted: 10/2/2025
Rating 5
Title
Fun and relaxing
William T. from Napa - Posted: 8/15/2025
Rating 5
Decent rental with million dollar view
We were staying a few days on spring break and this unit was very reasonably priced. The complex is well cared for, however it could use some better wayfarer signage. I thought it was difficult to find the unit at 3 am when we wearily arrived from a full day of travel in the middle of the night. The building has a different number on the exterior, so that was super confusing to us.

I would return but the bedding and decor could use some updating. There were teeny ants that were on the counters and floor of the guest bedroom. The Stubbs office was super friendly to give us a few traps which took care of the ants and some extra beach towels. The area is a great pivot point to see many attractions.
Anonymous from Hamilton - Posted: 4/30/2025
Rating 5
Watch the waves roll in!!!!
Best comment about this unit is the magnificent view!!!! Look forward all year to spending time here in Solana Beach!!!! Only wish I could stay longer!!!! Best therapy is watching the waves roll in!!!
Anonymous from Roseland - Posted: 3/17/2025
Rating 5
Perfect beach location
Lovely location, well equipped condo with beautiful views and nice grounds. Very comfortable and extremely clean.We found even though it’s dates part of the charm. The only down side, no beach chairs and the gates did not work consistently for entry.
Lisa T. from Mason - Posted: 10/8/2024
Rating 5
Dated but doable
This condo is nicely situated in the Solana Beach area near restaurants and shopping but the unit is dated. The Tennis Club provided amenities but the hot tub was in need of cleaning and at least one of the tennis courts should be converted to pickleball courts.
Patrick L. from Mechanicsville - Posted: 9/4/2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you liked the location near restaurants and shopping. We appreciate your feedback about the unit and the hot tub; however, please note that the HOA manages the hot tub and tennis courts, so we have no control over those aspects. Your suggestions are valuable, and we hope to welcome you back for an improved experience!
Stubbs Real Estate and Vacation Rentals staff
Rating 5
Paradise at the beach
Completely unwind and relax at the beachfront while unceasingly watching the waves ebb and flow night and day!!!! Do this at a comfortable, third floor condo inside or outside on the deck!!!!
Anonymous from Roseland - Posted: 2/18/2024
Rating 5
great time
Clean, although not updated unit in an amazing location. grteat porch for sunsets and sunrises. amazing realty company
Eyal M. from Bellaire - Posted: 1/3/2024
Rating 5
Perfect Summer Getaway
Delightful, was the third year in a row for our family vacation at this spot����️
William T. from Napa - Posted: 8/31/2023
Rating 5
Beautiful beach view
The rental was clean and well equipped with everything. We absolutely loved the view and proximity to the beach. Property managers were very friendly and responsive! We will definitely use this company again.
Anonymous from Festus - Posted: 6/28/2023
Rating 5
Perfect family rental!
The unit had all of the amenities needed, comfortable beds and couches and a beautiful view of the beach and coastline. The property managers are very courteous and professional. We had a great time!
Anonymous from Festus - Posted: 6/11/2023
Rating 5
Winter Escape
We had a great time staying at Once Upon A Tide. It was a great location for us. We loved exploring the local restaurants, walking every day, and the view was wonderful. The unit was set up great for remote working.
Jim O. from Eagan - Posted: 3/21/2023
Rating 5
Lovely stay
We loved the condo. The view is amazing and the place has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Watching the sunset from the balcony was amazing. The location is an easy walk to restaurants and shopping. We'll definitely be back.
Federica D. from Newton - Posted: 11/28/2022
Rating 5
Great Stay
It was great stay at 312, we have been coming here for over 25 years and my family members have stayed here in the past. It was great this year as always.
Phillip C. from Phoenix - Posted: 7/13/2022
Rating 5
#312
Nice unit. Clean. Twin beds not good. Need new mattress. We liked the location
Anonymous from Vail - Posted: 7/3/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful View
The condo itself isn’t all that spectacular. It’s nice. Very well equipped with all you need, just add food!
The view was nothing short of spectacular.
There were only a few downsides for me.
The master bed was way too firm. That’s a matter of choice.
The second bedroom was hot. Only way to cool it down was to leave master windows open at let the fresh air flow through. We made the best of it.
Electrical needs to be updated. Few outlets available.
My only other issue was a text I received stating unit was available an extra day at discounted rate. When I asked for late checkout, the best that could be done was for 2 hours at $50. If the u it was not rented out, didn’t understand why it was so costly to stay an extra 4 hours.
Nice place. Close to a lot. View was second to none.
Rachel R. from Coal Valley - Posted: 6/11/2022
Rating 5
Another perfect week inSolana Beach
This is our second stay in the unit and it worked just fine. It perfect home-away-from-home" with all of the kitchen tools if you feel like cooking or not and order from many nearby restaurants. Location is perfect with the amazing views of the beach and ocean.Very comfortable for two couple of a family.
Hoping to came back next year again
Mikhail K. from Stamford - Posted: 5/16/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful Ocean View
Excellent location. Condo well furnished and supplied. Stubbs Property Manager very responsive.
Larry C. from Forest - Posted: 4/27/2022
Rating 5
We had a wonderful time with with our stay at 312 Solana Beach
Watched all of the sunsets from our balcony which became a daily event. The condo was very comfortable and easy to keep it clean and neat.
Love to return next year.
William
William P. - Posted: 2/6/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful oceanfront location
We had a very nice week in the unit in Mid-October. Unit location is perfect, and it is exactly as described on the site. Checking in and out was very easy and fast. Kitchen is fully equipped, and you have anything you may need to cook a large meal or a quick snack. Does have some basic supplies to start.
It was clean and ready, and we had no issues with that part of the rental. Please note that it is an older complex and its age can be noticed in the appliances and bathroom fixtures, but everything worked fine.
Really appreciated STUBBS response to a plumbing problem we had in the kitchen – it was resolved very quickly and to our complete satisfaction.
Looking forward to a future stays
Mikhail K. from Stamford - Posted: 11/1/2021
Rating 5
Heaven
This rental is in an idea location. Views are fantastic. We're from Arizona so the weather was wonderful.
Laura W. from Scottsdale - Posted: 8/31/2021
Rating 5
Another lovely beach vacation
Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Solana Beach and Tennis Club. You certainly cannot beat the location. The condo was lovely and it is such a treat to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. We love to boogie board at the beach, walk to the gym and stores and restaurants, and enjoy the pool too!
Dana B. from Campbell - Posted: 8/11/2021
Rating 5
SBTC #312
Reasonably priced. When booked thought it was a bargain for beachfront but when we saw the state of disrepair we thought it appropriately priced. Reasons: Ants, slow sink drain in master bath and had to hold toilet handle down. In guest bath the toilet paper holder is hanging out of the wall and the toilet handle sticks in the down position and runs unless pulled up. No battery in the den fan remote so it did not work until we bought a replacement battery. The back door does not lock due to salt air corrosion. Slats on the vertical blinds in the guest bedroom are broken and there is no privacy. Some slats have been reversed and punched. That bedroom is very hot even with fans.
Alan A. from El Paso - Posted: 3/2/2021
Rating 5
Great
Great little spot. We love Solana beach and tennis. The unit is cute and worked great for us! We really appreciate renting thru Stubbs! They make everything easy and great to work with.
Gabriella S. from Cgico - Posted: 11/13/2020
Rating 5
Summer vacation
Excellent been renting each summer for about 20 years
From Dave Stubbs
Susan S. from Eden - Posted: 10/5/2020
Rating 5
Perfect getaway
This was a a great location. Great view. The house is outdated but spotless and everything worked well. Love, love, loved it!
Brigit F. from San Diego - Posted: 6/17/2020
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