Pet-Friendly Blanca Bungalow Artist Retreat in sunny San Diego

Pet-friendly family-owned bungalow in the coolest location in historic South Park. One block from excellent restaurants, pubs, and shops, (even a mini-Target). A mix of old & new, the Blanca Bungalow is a cozy 600+ sqft with outdoor spaces to make the most of your San Diego stay. High-quality linens, high-speed fiber wireless internet, well-stocked kitchen, and even art supplies to spark your creativity. Centrally located, 5-min drive to downtown, Balboa Park, Golf, and Zoo. South Park is Pup paradise: HUGE local off-leash dog park & many restaurants have dog-friendly patios.

The Blanca Bungalow is a cozy, well-stocked recently updated 1920s California Craftsman centrally located in South Park, an idyllic San Diego neighborhood, combining historic homes, a relaxed vibe, and excellent dining and shopping.

**Important to note that it has fans, but does not have AC.**

The Blanca Bungalow takes full advantage of the San Diego weather with front and back outdoor living spaces for long conversations or a long afternoon snooze on the shaded back porch under the overhead fan.

It sleeps 4 comfortably, two queens with high-quality linens. The kitchen is fully-stocked with everything you could possibly need during your stay, you just add the groceries, which you can find one block up at the mini-Target. There is also a full-sized washer and dryer, a tankless water heater, and filtered water from the kitchen sink. And for fun we provide board games, puzzles, art supplies, Roku to stream your apps, and high-speed fiber wireless internet.

PETS ARE WELCOME
South Park is DOG FRIENDLY and The Blanca Bungalow honors this by welcoming your well-mannered fuzzy friends – dog bowls, chewy toys and poo bags provided. Most shops and restaurants in South Park allow well-behaved dogs.

South Park is exceptionally walkable so neighbors are always out and about, saying hello and friendly. Neighbors on all sides of the Bungalow are world travelers and welcoming.

Start your day at one of several charming coffee spots - check out Communal Coffee's vintage trailer and vibrant patio, Dark Horse Coffee Roasters' salted maple latte, or Seven Seas Roasting Co. for direct-trade coffee. Don't miss Secret Sister's renowned sourdough everything—breads, donuts, and pastries made from a 150-year-old starter—or Café Madeleine's authentic French pastries and crêpes. If you grab brunch at Matteo don’t leave without a loaf of freshly baked bread!

Between sips and bites, browse The Book Catapult for literary treasures and staff recommendations.​​​​​​​​​ Ask about visiting authors and special events.

For lunch, enjoy the renowned Shawarma Guys (named the top food truck in the country), Italian fare at Buona Forchetta (named best pizza in San Diego) or plant-based dishes at Kindred (named one of the best restaurants in San Diego).

Explore South Park boutiques like Native Poppy for flowers and gifts, browse records at Vinyl Junkie Record Shack, or find vintage treasures at Bad Madge & Co. Take your pup to the five-acre Grape Street Dog Park, stroll through the neighborhood during quarterly Walkabouts, or visit Cobalt Gallery for local art.

End your day with space-themed drinks at Mothership, followed by charcoal-grilled specialties at Carbón or cozy Italian at Il Posto or Piacere Mio. Then slide into our neighborhood dive for live music or DJ-driven dance parties.