Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in San Diego, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in San Diego, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

San Diego Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
9,343 74% $281 $79,348

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full San Diego Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in San Diego

Ranked by Listing Score among the 9,343 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in San Diego. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Charming cottage near Sunset Cliffs
2 BR · Entire cottage · San Diego
4.8
646 reviews
85–100% $213 $70,387 View listing
#2 90
Swanky Casa Ocean Beach 1 Blk to Beach w A/C
2 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
563 reviews
85–100% $349 $95,293 View listing
#3 90
Ocean Beach Jewel - Steps to Beach
1 BR · Entire guest suite · San Diego
5.0
509 reviews
81% $128 $36,921 View listing
#4 90
3b/3b Beach Living-1/2blk to Ocean!
3 BR · Entire townhouse · San Diego
5.0
481 reviews
79% $337 $91,447 View listing
#5 90
Sunset Cliffs/Ocean Beach Modern Luxury with AC
2 BR · Entire guest suite · San Diego
5.0
370 reviews
81% $281 $88,867 View listing
#6 90
Ocean Beach Lighthouse -Steps to Beach
1 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
369 reviews
85% $231 $74,405 View listing
#7 90
Sunset Cliffs Ocean View Oasis
3 BR · Entire townhouse · San Diego
5.0
322 reviews
85% $322 $84,888 View listing
#8 90 5.0
302 reviews
85% $127 $33,843 View listing
#9 90
Mid-Century Bungalow Block to Beach & Downtown OB
2 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
300 reviews
81% $318 $97,786 View listing
#10 90
Beach Bijou 2 BD| walk to beach | Parking | WD
2 BR · Entire condo · San Diego
5.0
297 reviews
85–100% $233 $80,488 View listing
#11 90
Ocean, Ocean, Ocean! Sunset Cliffs Spectacular!
2 BR · Entire condo · San Diego
4.9
290 reviews
85–100% $450 $104,746 View listing
#12 90
Classic 3/1 beach house, half block to beach
3 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.9
283 reviews
84% $244 $62,729 View listing
#13 90 5.0
266 reviews
85–100% $253 $55,295 View listing
#14 90
Walk to Beach/Sunset Cliffs: 1 Bedroom Unit
1 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.8
257 reviews
85–100% $196 $52,391 View listing
#15 90
Ocean Beach Captain’s Quarters -Steps to Beach
1 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
251 reviews
80% $183 $57,047 View listing
#16 90
𖤓 OB Bungalow - Studio Close to all the Action!
Studio BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
218 reviews
85–100% $182 $68,754 View listing
#17 90
𖤓 OB Tropics - 2 Br Close to all the Action!
2 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.9
214 reviews
85–100% $249 $80,238 View listing
#18 90
New Remodel 2BR Cottage Walk to Beach/Sunset Cliff
2 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.9
193 reviews
85–100% $382 $65,906 View listing
#19 90
Sunset Cliffs Garden Studio
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · San Diego
4.9
173 reviews
85–100% $193 $62,246 View listing
#20 90
𖤓 OB Palms - 1 Br Close to all the Action!
1 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
159 reviews
85–100% $198 $25,049 View listing
#21 90
3 BR Oceanfront w/ Deck for Sunsets + fire pit
3 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.8
158 reviews
85–100% $350 $101,355 View listing
#22 90
Walk Everywhere! Boho Luxe Retreat w/ Patio
1 BR · Entire rental unit · San Diego
4.9
143 reviews
85–100% $283 $85,975 View listing
#23 90
New! Stunning Retreat Steps from Sunset Cliffs
3 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
135 reviews
80% $653 $182,799 View listing
#24 90 5.0
129 reviews
85% $143 $46,186 View listing
#25 90
Stunning Ocean-view Oasis w/ Pool, Spa & Patio
5 BR · Entire home · San Diego
4.9
120 reviews
79% $965 $244,365 View listing
#26 90
Sunset View home 2 min walk to beach parking
3 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
115 reviews
82% $524 $162,914 View listing
#27 90 5.0
111 reviews
79% $142 $42,610 View listing
#28 90
New Luxury Condo on Ocean Cliff, 2 Bedroom Suites
2 BR · Entire condo · San Diego
5.0
104 reviews
85–100% $447 $77,494 View listing
#29 90
Ocean Beach · Walk To Flat Sandy Beach · BBQ
2 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
100 reviews
85–100% $305 $92,234 View listing
#30 90
Amazing Backyard | AC | Spa | Outdoor Kitchen
4 BR · Entire home · San Diego
5.0
96 reviews
80% $665 $185,392 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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San Diego Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in San Diego?

    Charming cottage near Sunset Cliffs ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 646 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $25,049 to $244,365, with a median of $78,866, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across San Diego.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 74% across San Diego during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in San Diego →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.