Title: The California Mission - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The California Mission ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66030000/66020100/66020040/026ceaeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66030000/66020100/66020040/af0ed723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66030000/66020100/66020040/6dacf442.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66030000/66020100/66020040/fc74616d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66030000/66020100/66020040/e7674691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the Esser House, a Long Beach Historic Landmark and iconic Spanish Colonial Revival home. With its spacious layout and incredible privacy, this oasis in the vibrant city is perfect for creating unforgettable memories. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 Pets not 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.76527,-118.17943&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_tbmEl%7ChpU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDOFQDQDOFOFQFMFQFOFOFMHQFMHOHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJMJKJMJKJKLIJIJMLIJGLKJILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELGLENELENGLCNELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLJJFLJJFLHJLJHLJJHJJJLJJJLHJJLJJHLHLHLHLHLHNHLHNFLHPFLFNFNHPDLFPFNDNDPFPDNDRDNBPDPDPBPBPBPBPBPBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPARAPAPARAPARCPAPCPCPCPCRCPCPEPENCRENEPENGRENENGPGNENINGPGLGNINGNINIJININILIJILILKLKLIJKLKJKJKJKHMLKHKJMHKHMHKHMHMHMFMFMHMFMDMFOFMFMDMDODMDOBODMDOBO%40MDO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAMEOAOCMEOEMCOEMEOEMEMGMGOGMEMGMGMIMGMIMGKKMIKIMIKKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIKIMIOIOIKIOGOIOGOGMGQGOGOGOGQEOEOGSEOEOEQCSEOEQCQCQCSCQCQCQAQAQCSAQASAQAQAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=umkR6dBSheXRJFxNF-M8_RuR2is=) Long Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Shoreline Village - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Aquarium of the Pacific - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - RMS Queen Mary - 6 min drive - 4.5 km #### 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 - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Breakfast Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Super Mex - ‬4 min walk - ‪EggBred Long Beach - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The California Mission pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The California Mission? > As of Sept 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California Mission on Sept 21, 2025 start from CA $275.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-California-Mission.h66020040.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The California Mission? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The California Mission? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The California Mission located? > Located in Alamitos Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of City Beach, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and RMS Queen Mary are also within 3 mi (5 km). 1st Street Station is 12 minutes by foot and Downtown Long Beach Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The California Mission Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica F. Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Jessica F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SavannahJan\_ May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### SavannahJan\_ Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yahaira L. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our family We felt so comfortable and everything was so clean and neat my kids loved it thank you ##### Yahaira L. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay! Perfect location, loved the house! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill W. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Beach Good location a few blocks from the beach ##### Bill W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula T. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Times Great location and friendly neighborhood! The house is cozy and a great escape. ##### Paula T. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremias G. Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome The house was a pleasure ##### Jeremias G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ysa B. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Ysa B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber S. Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you! Beautiful place with plenty of room ##### Amber S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark g. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waves Great location, roomy ##### mark g. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcedez P. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place with great location The place was perfect for what we needed and the location was great. Close to the beach! ##### Marcedez P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### beth s. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great walkable location to the convention center Great place to stay for a group of friends who are coworkers. Lots of space, comfortable beds. Charming house. ##### beth s. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose A. Oct 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jose A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal de Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Felt like home ##### Crystal de Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marti S. May 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Location We enjoyed the charm of this historic home. Beds were comfortable and we walked to the convention center, beach and some delicious restaurants. ##### Marti S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SoCal trip Beautiful home and perfect location! ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert K. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy walk to Long Beach Convention Center All we needed was a place to sleep and gather. Comfy beds, clean as expected. ##### Robert K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle b. Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place in Long Beach Gorgeous home. Perfectly located Equipped well. Thank you for the opportunity to Stay in your place ##### michelle b. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peyton M. Jun 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than expected!!! I was so surprised to find that it was WAY closer to the beach than it appeared on a map!!! And the house itself was very comfy cozy. Great place! ##### Peyton M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Spent 5 days in Long Beach for a family wedding. The house was totally comfortable for the six of us. Check in was seamless, close to the beach and lots of food options nearby. We couldn’t have been happier. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally D. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Senior Trip My daughter and her friends wanted a trip to finish their senior year with a bang. Plus wanted to try adulting! 😂This place was perfect. I got my space, they got theirs. Close to lots of places, very quiet and we all loved the mattresses 😉. Best sleep in a long time. Would highly recommend this place. The owner was very easy to work with. They adults very well. ##### Sally D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jodi T. Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication, location #### Family Vacation Rental was as pictured and clean. The check-in process was not met and there was a delay in gaining access to the home. ##### Jodi T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Kristen Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher D. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Christopher D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tonia A. May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### There wasn't no access for a wheelchair We didn't get stay at the property because one of are party had a power chair and we couldn't get him in the house even with the ramp we brought. So we had to get a motel room. Oh there wasn't no parking spots now that was bad. ##### Tonia A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Loews Hollywood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Loews-Hollywood-Hotel.h790158.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Los-Angeles-International-Airport.h15407.Hotel-Information) > > [The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Godfrey-Hotel-Hollywood.h32945867.Hotel-Information) > > [W Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-W-Hollywood.h3084874.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hilton-Santa-Monica-Hotel-Suites.h2944.Hotel-Information) > > [SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-SLS-Hotel.h11751.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. 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