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Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

4.0 star property
Ocean views complement the private cabanas at this welcoming bed & breakfast, where guests can sip wine from the attached winery and enjoy the coastal setting

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Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast sits oceanside, offering a continental breakfast, rooftop terrace, and firepit for evening relaxation. Guests appreciate the spa tub for unwinding after a day exploring the nearby wineries that dot the coastal landscape.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • City view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Exclusive Room, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Executive Level

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Resort view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in San Marcos, Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast is in the city centre and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are popular area attractions. Alta Vista Gardens and California Fruit Wine are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and winery tours. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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2278 Sunshine Mountain Rd, San Marcos, CA, 92069

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hollandia Dog Park
    8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Palomar College
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • California State University San Marcos
    10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre
    13 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center
    22 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marvin's Italian Pizza & Mexican Food
    7 min drive
  • Los Junior's Mexican Food
    7 min drive
  • Sunshine Mountain Vineyard
    1 min walk
  • Palomar Food Court
    10 min drive
  • Tacos Alex
    7 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Upscale bed & breakfast by the ocean
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an attached winery and a poolside bar at Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a firepit.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, 2 meeting rooms and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as Hot tubs and private pools, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and premium bedding.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and hydromassage showers
  • 65-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 30.0 per accommodation, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to midnight
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to midnight.

Is Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast located?

Located in the heart of San Marcos, this bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Twin Oaks Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hollandia Dog Park and Palomar College. California State University San Marcos and Moonlight Ampitheatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast Reviews

5.8

6.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host and amazing views, will recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

It was over booked and our room was cancelled hours before we arrived we never stayed there. Have not received a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was being remodeled. I got there and was told, after calling the owner a couple of times before getting a return call, that the reservation was made in error. It was a busy holiday weekend. I had to find another place to stay which I did but it was farther from where I wanted to be and with no view or ambience at a higher rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

This place is in remodeling and they don't aware their customers not happy i drove there and this happens
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

This was an awful experience for me and my children!!! Upon arrival we were told we needed to leave and it was a scam. The current owners said they have had a few people show up unexpectedly. They said this place is no longer a bed and breakfast, and it is their home. I only talked to one person on the phone that said we were at the wrong place. He also said the water at the place was not working, so he was going to find a place to relocate us! This is all just crazy. I spoke with someone online from Expedia after that. This place needs to be off your listings!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome, very quiet, peaceful, and beautiful, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived several hours after check-in only to find a horrible smell in the room. Previous guests had left old food and melted ice cream in mini fridge. Couldn't unpack until sometime cleaned up. Finally made it to the poolbut haff ro wait for 2 guys ro finish cleaning it. Owner made us aware of a party to take place on property, but we wouldn't hear anything. Woke up to a party in the house @2am outside our door. Owner did not answer phone till 3am when he ended the party. One thing after another! We left next morning and owner prednisone a complete refund. This was 2 months ago and after 10 phone calls and many promises, we have not received a refund!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

The location of this property is good near a vineyard with good views of the valley and vineyard but it stops there. The room had no privacy with a shower facing 2 large windows with a walkway adjacent outside and curtains that would not close. The water pressure was so bad that the bathroom was difficult to use. Bed and furniture was very old and on their last leg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a beautiful mansion on the hill that you can visit, the owner will be your host and your stay will be surrounded by grapes and wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the large rooms and full beds that we were able to use for our family. Very nice location and Milton the host was very nice. The only issue we had was figuring out how to actually get to the property. Google maps led us to a gate that no one would answer. After calling and talking to the host we figured that out. I would recommend some kind of sign to the location to avoid this and talk to Milton before driving there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay. Dirty property, was booked for a 6 person room that wasn't ready upon arrival...I'm pretty sure the owner just went in and made the bed and didn't clean anything else. To make things worse, the room didn't sleep 6! We were given a closet for other guests to sleep in with a wall that overlooked another guests living quarters. So bizarre, would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Fabulous B&B, loved everything about it. Unbelievably gorgeous house. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is dirty..!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stormy Mountain

Not the Bed and Breakfast experience I wanted or paid for. My room was given to another guest. I paid for that particular room and, meals, and welcome drinks. We got none of the above. The house is beautiful and we did enjoy the pool and jacuzzi by ourselves for awhile. Poor water pressure and raw meat left on stove most of the day. There are neat restaurants to eat at in Old California Restaurant Row and the Winery across the road was great. The host needs to follow through with what the guests paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Relaxing

Great hospitality, Humble, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved my stay!

Peaceful, great views, Milton is so accommodating and absolutely some of the best meals I’ve had! Would come back any chance I get!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to attend a wedding in a venue less than 1 mile away. We loved the place and will likely return for a weekend trip. The host was very attentive and friendly; the room (the master bedroom) was huge and had a jacuzzi. Breakfast was delicious and snacks, water and drinks were included. Highly recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is someone’s house which needs to be a lot better kept, it dirty inside the room. No towels or toilet paper, the heater they brought us because it was cold was an air purifier not a heater. Tv didn’t work there was one channel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Bad comms

I was unable to reach the owners to gain access to the hotel so I didn't get to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must in San Marcos

Best place to stay the weekend for a staycation. Vineyard is very close and the host at the property is amazing. Looking forears to staying a third night soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

I didn’t stay Becouse they didn’t have a room for me
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The description of the room I booked was "Entire first floor. Two king size beds. What I got was a room with a queen size bed & a cot that was shorter than my son, who had to sleep on it. The door HAD NO LOCK! We only stayed the first night because it was dark & raining and we had nowhere else to go. I have photos of the kitchen, which was filthy. We had booked 2 nights, but checked out after the first night. Orbitz refused to credit my payment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+ Review

Although the room was cancelled, Mr Milton was helpful to get another room close by. I would love to stay at his bed and breakfast when my wife and I are in town. Mr. Milton is a class-act & and I thank him wholeheartedly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed in such a beautiful place

The house is gorgeous. The area of town is gorgeous. The vineyard in close proximity is beautiful. It has such potential, but I was disappointed in the care of the house. Maybe it's just not really family oriented. It started the day prior, I received a call that there was an issue and that for our first day we'd be moved to the upper floor, a smaller room. I really didn't mind, as long as we could all sleep. Once we arrived, which was late in the afternoon after check-in time, we were asked to go to the vineyard and have a few drinks so the room could be finished. After about an hour I called back and he asked us to head over in 15 minutes. When we got there, the house was beautiful, but the kitchen was messy, there was a ton of glass by the pool, and the spa wasn't full with water or running. The manager stated that the dishwasher was broken, hence the ton of dirty dishes. We were shown our smaller one king bed bedroom. I had reserved the full floor with 2 king beds. I have a family of 5 and one King was not good enough. He gave us a cot for my oldest child, but I had to sleep at the foot of the bed so my kids could sleep with my wife. I have one requirement when I travel., good coffee in the morning. The manager was supposed to have breakfast he said by 8, although the reservation said by 8:30. We left at 8:20 and hadn't seen the manager yet. There was coffee, but no clean cups to drink from. We ran out of toilet paper and asked the manager for some, it was a few hours before we received any. I had to grab some from the common bathroom. I couldn't adjust the water temperature in the shower. It was too hot for the kids. The second head in there didn't work. Then no breakfast the second day was my breaking point. We were traveling to LEGOland with the family and had to leave by 8:30. We cut ourselves some fruit and did have some coffee. My guess is there was a huge party the day before we arrived and the manager was probably hung over and just having a rough weekend. I was very disappointed and upset about no breakfast and being charged 2 rooms when I get one. Maybe they should just call this "Bed" and skip the "& Breakfast". My guess is if you wanna party and wake up late, this place is perfect. It was not perfect for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT GO TO SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN

DO NOT GO to Sunshine Mountain!! Milton, the owner is a dishonest businessman. We paid in advanced for our stay. We showed up and Milton greeted us with these words, "We have a problem" He said he had been overbooked and would need all the rooms for an incoming party of 5. We could stay one night of our two night reservation but would have to leave in the morning. He said he could give us a refund. He said it would take 7-10 days for the refund. We choose to take the refund and find other accommodations. This was on July 2nd!! It is now August 18 and no refund. I have contacted Hotels.com three times via phone. They have called Milton. The first two times he said the refund was processing. The third time, he didn't answer the phone. I emailed the billing department at Hotets.com as directed by the agent on Aug 5, and have not received any response and still no refund. We paid $407 to stand in his living room! SAVE YOURSELF!! DO NOT BOOK ON HOTELS.COM AND DO NOT STAY AT SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN WINERY! I am very disappointed with Hotels.com for not standing up for their customers and not vetting the venues that book through their website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019