The Blue Whale

About

Located in Oceanside, California, The Blue Whale offers quaint studio, one-, and two-bedroom accommodations. Each unit has a unique layout, a kitchen with full-size appliances, and Wi-Fi. This beachfront property was once a retreat for Henry Ford and famous race car driver Barney Oldfield, and is central to Southern California's major attractions. With consistent mild temperatures, the area boasts an ideal climate for year-round outdoor activities, including fishing, golfing, sailing, and scuba diving. The resort is less than a one-hour drive from San Diego International Airport

What the units actually give you

Interval's amenity list only says "Cooking Facilities (In Units)" and "Laundry Facilities", which leaves the two most practical questions open. The answers below are read from the wording of the source shown, quoted so you can judge it yourself.

What is actually within reach

Grocery

387 m — at the door
Pappy's Market

Pharmacy

6.0 km

Beach

554 m — walkable

Straight-line distance from the resort to the nearest one mapped, so the walk or drive is longer. Interval says only whether a grocery is "nearby"; this says how near. Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Airports

Interval names SAN, which is 55.0 km away in a straight line. CLD is closer at 12.8 km.

Also in range: SAN 55.0 km · SNA 69.2 km · TIJ 83.0 km · ONT 97.2 km · LGB 98.4 km. Scheduled-service airports only, largest first. From OurAirports (public domain).

Kitchen

Full kitchen from resort site
“…fully equipped kitchens…” — http://www.thebluewhale.info

Laundry

No laundry noted

Unit configurations

Amenities

On site

• Beach
• Cooking Facilities (In Units)
• DVD or VCR (In Units)
• Wi-Fi Access

Nearby

• Bar/Cocktail Lounge
• Bicycle Trails
• Boat Marina/Launching
• Car Rentals
• Exercise Room, Equipped
• Fishing
• Golf
• Grocery/Convenience Store
• Restaurant
• Sailing/Rentals
• Scuba Diving

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