Just wrapped up another week at Rick & Christine's amazing condo at Del Mar Beach Club (yes, we are repeat guests).
Short-term rental condos in Solana Beach & Del Mar are very limited and ones that are beachfront even more so. If you run searches in VRBO wide open of any date considerations, you'll get less than 5 in Del Mar, and maybe a few more in Solana Beach, but not many. Del Mar Beach Club is really the premium option in my opinion - 3 pools, hot tub, small gym (that is well equipped), tennis courts - all right there steps from the Pacific Ocean.
This unit had direct ocean view with NO obstructions. Can't beat the view while eating a meal, reading a book, or just taking in the sunset. Unit has always been spotless upon check-in, ample bathroom & beach towels, beach chairs & toys, etc. Christine is always very responsive (not that we had any niggles, which we did not). We plan to be back here next summer for another great relaxing vacation.
Last plug - if you are a dog owner, dogs are welcome here and more importantly on the Del Mar beaches. Del Mar is I believe the only city that allows dog access to the vast majority of the beach year-round. Many cities limit the "dog friendly" section to just a small patch of sand.