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The California Mission

Vacation home near Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach

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Smart TV
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Long Beach, CA
  • Place, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarium of the Pacific
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Long Beach

Alamitos Beach stay.Your stay at this Alamitos Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and RMS Queen Mary are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shoreline Village - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • RMS Queen Mary - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • 1st Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Commerce Station - 24 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gaucho Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Cocktail Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Super Mex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kimu Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Water Saloon - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The California Mission

One of Long Beach's iconic properties has been brought to vrbo to share in the beauty of the Esser House!

Long Beach Historic Landmark:
This Home is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, it was completed in 1929 just prior to the Great Depression. The architecture evokes the romance of the Mediterranean and of Spanish California during the housing boom of the prosperous 1920's. Please note this is an historic building and much we tak great pride in maintaining the original character of the home!

An oasis in a vibrant city with a spacious layout and incredible privacy.

PHOTOSHOOTS AND FILMING REQUESTS please contact the hosts.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours 9pm-8:30am Noise to a minimum after 9pm No smoking inside home.
If you open it, close it If you borrow it, return it If you use it, take care of it If you make a mess, clean it up If you move it, put it back
Street sweeping is on Monday morning (so please ensure your car is not parked in the assigned spot that day)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number NRP22-00778

Property is also known as

Classic California
The California Mission Long
The California Mission Long Beach
The California Mission Private vacation home
The California Mission Private vacation home Long Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is The California Mission to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The California Mission have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The California Mission to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from City Beach and 3 mi (13-min drive) from Rosie's Dog Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The California Mission offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The California Mission?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Crystal Casino (14-min drive) and Hawaiian Gardens Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The California Mission?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The California Mission?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The California Mission have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The California Mission have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The California Mission to downtown Long Beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Long Beach.

The California Mission Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
No coffee but otherwise ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convient location, great for our trip the following day on Carnival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, offers lots of space for everyone to have their own room, eat and play games together at the table, and relax in the living room. We also enjoyed being close to many attractions including the aquarium, whale watching tours, shoreline village, Queen Mary and USS Iowa, short walk to the beach, and much more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel S.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and the house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2 most important criteria are comfy beds and cleanliness! 5 stars for both!! This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Esther P.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F., Greeley, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place!!

Perfect place for a group. Walking distance to a ton of fun stuff to do and close to Marina Green Park. We will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SavannahJan_

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!!

Very quaint and charming home. Great location close to the beach, activities, and restaurants! The only con is that parking is EXTREMELY limited, especially at night. There is one parking spot for the unit, the rest is first come, first serve street parking and I circled for about 30 mins at night before getting lucky with someone pulling out of a spot finally.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Beach PreCruise VRBO

This was a quaint historic property in great condition. Very clean and the flexible with check in. The location was walking distance to a Mexican restaurant and a short walk to the beach. It was a great overnight before getting to our cruise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Great location, old-house quirks

I rented this property because I wanted to be close to Shoreline Drive. It's a great location - easy to get around by car or on foot.The unit is one of three in the building, which wasn't entirely clear in the listing. The other two units are apartments.The bathrooms and kitchen have been recently renovated and it's clear that the whole house has had a once-over, but it does look, feel, and smell like an old house. Nothing wrong with it - it doesn't smell bad, just to be clear - just old. Light sleepers should be aware that the floors are pretty but very, very creaky. Plan to bring your own toiletries as none were out for us. Parking is a little weird - you park halfway in the driveway, halfway in the street. This means that the longer your car, the more you risk either getting a ticket by blocking the sidewalk or getting hit by a passing car by being too far in the street. Again, not wrong, just weird.If you want an old, big house with a great location, this is a great choice. There are a few details and upgrades that would bring this up to five stars, but it's perfectly good as it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay - close proximity for the cruise port

The host was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family

We felt so comfortable and everything was so clean and neat my kids loved it thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The house was beautiful and clean. We were able to walk to the Aquarium of the Pacific, in less than 30 minutes. There are some homeless in the area, but felt safe in the day, we didn't really go out at night. There was 1 parking space. During the day parking is easy, but later it gets hard to find a spot. I saw an earlier review that mentioned a shortage of silverware and only 1 dishtowel. There are 6 forks, 1 large spoon, one small spoon and 1 dishtowel and 1 washcloth. There are 3 plastic wine glasses. So, other than being short on some items, it was a very nice stay. There is a Mexican restaraunt a couple blocks away that is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ysa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Beach

Wonderful property. Comfortable for all. Only suggestion would be adding dish towels for the dishes and more silverware. Would definitely stay again and recommend to a friend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Beach

Good location a few blocks from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremias G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

The house was a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Times

Great location and friendly neighborhood! The house is cozy and a great escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

Beautiful place with plenty of room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The property is located within 10 mins of great restaurants and bars and it comes with its own parking spot. We were there for a work conference at the Convention Center which was a short walk from the house. Check in was easy and check out was even easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waves

Great location, roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024