Beach house vacation rentals in Northern California

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Top-rated beach house rentals in Northern California

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Home in Crescent City

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews

Surfers Cove!

New ocean front vacation home, finished January 2018! Unbeatable, MULTIPLE ocean front views. Watch surfers, migrating whales spouting, ocean kayakers and boats sailing by as you relax on your front porch or inside from your choice of premiere ocean views. This upscale home is located near stairs that lead you to mile of sandy ocean beaches. You can walk along the beach collecting agates, fly a kite or just relax while listening to the waves crash on the beach, a place to build your memories.

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Home in La Selva Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views

Located at desirable Sand Dollar Beach; away from the bar scene. Perfect for families & peaceful seaside enjoyment. Less than 200 paces to sand down our paved community beach access footpath. Remodeled in 2018 and located 6 houses from sand and surf. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, 2,100 square feet of living space. You'll love how bright and airy this home is with large open spaces and secluded nooks to curl up with a book. 10 min to Santa Cruz, 20 min to Monterey, 5 min to Seascape Resort

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Home in Capitola

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Brand New Luxury Home - Steps from Capitola Beach!

Brand new luxury home in the heart of Capitola Village, just a 2 minute walk to Capitola beach and downtown, home to some of the most charming restaurants, bars and shops! This features high-end appliances and designer touches throughout. Best of all, this house comes with a 3 car garage!! All rooms comes with a desk and chair, and strong Wifi! Come relax with your friends and family in this stunning modern beach house just steps away from the beach! Ask me about longer term rentals rate

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Home in Bodega Bay

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Panoramic Ocean views, Walk to Beach & hot tub

STUNNING panoramic views & 5 min walk to Portuguese Beach! Home sits on 1 Acre of land & full of wildlife. You will find a cozy open floor plan, gas fireplace, bright, light, & colorful beach decor! Newly UPDATED & features waterproof flooring, New kitchen & bath cabinets, QUARTZ countertops, Stainless steel appliances, viewing decks & Hot tub. Whether you're enjoying a sunset, reading a book, soaking in the hot tub or out for a beach walk you will fall in LOVE with it's charm! Lic#25-0166

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Home in Santa Cruz

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 471 reviews

Kid-friendly Beach House; 5 minute walk to Beach

This charming beach bungalow is only ~500 steps from Twin Lakes/Black’s beach & a short walk to the SC harbor & Sunny Cove beach. Close to amazing SURFING breaks, including shortboarding down the block, & longboarding in Pleasure Point. Short drive to Beach Boardwalk and other beaches. Kids games, books and more. The home is newly remodeled & features new cabinets, counters, wood floors & stainless steel appliances. Fully fenced yard- perfect for families. Washer & Dryer in the garage.

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Home in Manchester

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 390 reviews

Paradise Found :EV Charger,ONLY ONE PET allowed.

Our beautiful beach home sits perched 150 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a private 1/2 acre with sweeping whitewater views of the ocean & the Point Arena Lighthouse from almost every window! Enjoy beautiful sunsets on our expansive deck. Lounge in the private hot tub under the stars. This is truly a classic beach home with vaulted ceilings and many windows. We also provide high-speed wireless Internet access. Beautiful Private Beach: The beach is a 5 min drive. Tesla Charger available.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

Entire house：Steps to beach and ample space

Give your family best summer memories at this 4 BRs 3.5 BAs well decorated house. Just 2 mins walk/one block to ocean front, restaurant and art galleries, everything. Best house for a multi-generation family vacation at beach! The house is ideal for family gathering with 3 queen, 1 full, 2 single beds. One sofa bed, floor mattress and roll away bed are available upon request. Please read full description before booking. It's in a quiet residential area. No event or wild party allowed.

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Home in Aptos

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

500 feet from the ocean/Rio del Mar

Permit #201264 The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a short 2 minute walk to the beach providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz. We're two minutes from a deli, restaurant, coffee shop, and corner store. Only a little bit further you can find many more restaurants, a grocery store, and Aptos Village. We're also very close to Nisene Marks and other wonderful hikes.

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Home in Aptos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Rio Del Mar Beach House.

Oceanfront Beach House with views from every room! Steps from the beach. Gorgeous sunsets on the spacious deck with views of Santa Cruz coastline. Close to wine tasting, vineyards and breweries. Prime location, Rio-del-Mar beach, walking distance to coffee shop, restaurants, store and State Park. Perfect for a Romantic get away or family vacation! No more than 6 guests. Includes Outdoor shower, Boogie boards (2), sand toys, Beach chairs Beach towels, Wetsuits

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Home in Santa Cruz

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 485 reviews

Wave House by the Beach for Two!

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway and garage for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.

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Home in Mendocino

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Mendocino Beach House with Ocean View & Beach Path

One of the oldest homes that is actually in the village of Mendocino and the only house with a path right to the beach. Designed for longer stays. Great for taking classes at the art center, or for an extended stay. Large deck for writing, reading and open yard to the beach. Great ever changing ocean views. Historical home, with a book written about it!

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Home in Aptos

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 357 reviews

Amazing Beach House w/ Jacuzzi and Fire Pit

Experience an amazing California beach vacation at this beautiful house located in the quiet Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos (Permit 201072). The Rio Del Mar Beach House is just a two-minute walk from Rio Del Mar and Seacliff State Beaches featuring 20 miles of walkable sand in both directions (down to Monterey or north to Santa Cruz)!

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Safe, Steps To Beach, Spa, Near Harbor, Pets Okay!

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviewstoday

This is our favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz. There are little markets walking distance, some restaurants but the best part is the ocean is right there 2minute walk! Also, if the ocean is too cold for us adults to get in, the house has a jacuzzi for us to enjoy in the evening. In the mornings, I enjoy sitting on the balcony listening to the birds and smelling the ocean breeze while I enjoy my hot cup of coffee. Great place to take the family. The host is very responsive.

Home in Santa Cruz

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Beach cottage, one block from the beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews2 weeks ago

We had such a wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived, we were wowed by the beautiful front garden. It was so peaceful and calm—like our own little slice of paradise. It really set the tone for a relaxing and happy getaway. The house itself was super charming and gave us that classic, cozy Carmel experience we were hoping for. Every little detail felt thoughtful and welcoming. Inside, everything was spotless and so well taken care of. It felt fresh, tidy, and super comfortable. And the bed—wow! Hands down, the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept in. I slept like a baby every single night and woke up feeling so rested. There was a little construction going on next door, but honestly, we barely even noticed it. It was really quiet and didn’t affect our stay at all. We still felt like we had our own private, peaceful retreat. The host was so kind, easy to communicate with, and very accommodating. It made our stay feel extra smooth and stress-free. We’re already dreaming of coming back!

Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards

5 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews1 week ago

Our family stayed at Evan’s place this past weekend Saturday & Sunday . We had a few questions throughout our stay and Evan was very responsive to our messages . Our 3 daughters ( preteen , teenager and young adult ) and their friend accompanied us. The walking distance to the beach was a huge plus! We enjoyed our stay and having a jacuzzi onsite was a huge bonus! We highly recommend Evan’s place and we hope to be back when we are back in Santa Cruz !

Home in Santa Cruz

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Harris Heights, 5 min walk to beach! New Sauna

5 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews1 month ago

Home was very clean, beds were great, kitchen and bathroom was well stocked. Had great information of house uses and local food and places to explore. There were many extra little things that were thought of and supplied. And the sauna was amazing!!! One of the best Airbnb stays we have had. Our family is musical and we played guitars and sang and enjoyed the great views to boot. The acoustics are amazing! :) Enjoyed the fire pit even when it was poring outside as it was under a covered area. Thank you so much for all the care and thought you have put into this home to make our stay extra special!!! We would love to stay again!

Home in Brookings

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The Seacliff Family Beach House!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews2 days ago

We love this place. They have thought of everything you will need from life vests and beach toys for the kids to parchment paper to cook with. All you need to bring is your own food and clothing and your set. Great location to walk down to the beach or go over to Marriannes for some ice cream. It is clean and cozy and we can't wait to come back.

Home in Aptos

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Dillon Beach Nirvana

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews2 weeks ago

Breathtaking location overlooking Dillon Beach, Tomales Point, and up the rocky coastline to Bodega Bay. Our only problem was deciding where best to sit to take in the spectacular views! The house has end of the road privacy. There are 3 levels of decks to gaze from with no other homes between you and the ocean, just the seabirds gliding over the breakers below. Owners were very responsive. Kitchen was well equipped. Wonderful stay for our family of 5. Already hoping for a return trip.

Home in Dillon Beach

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The Nook, Private Beach House

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews2 weeks ago

Beautifully finished private comfy home with taller ceilings and open floorplan Had all the needed kitchen gadgets including keurig, drip coffee maker, bean grinder, keying pods as well as pod grounds qdapter, tea and creamers New appliances and quality customized layout made home cooked meals on vacation a joy Bathrooms clean and appointed fully with nice towels, showers were enjoyable and large smart television that was easy to use and great to catch up on Netflix series shows around adventures to beach and to town

Home in Fort Bragg