San Francisco vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in San Francisco

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Superhost

Apartment in Pacifica

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 669 reviews

Luxury Beach View Apartment

Just a short stroll from beautiful LindaMar Beach, this large private spacious studio is perfect for your next beach getaway. It has a breathtaking unobstructed ocean view which can be seen from anywhere in the unit, including the bathroom and shower. Surfboard rental is included with your stay offering a bonus activity for your trip! There is a huge private deck with a wraparound bench, lounge chairs, and a sunbed for your enjoyment while starring at one of the nicest ocean views in California

Feb 10 – 17

$142 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews

Cozy SF Coastal Abode

Immerse yourself in our cozy guest suite in the Outer Richmond. A spot just 10 blocks from Ocean Beach, three to Scenic Land's End (views of the GG bridge), historic Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights park along with Golden Gate Park 3 blocks down the hill. A block and half to restaurants and bars, etc. Surfboard/bike-storage friendly private room with free street parking. Please note this is not an apartment, so it has no proper kitchen. It is a downstairs room in our home with a private entrance.

Nov 16 – 23

$103 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

New Bernal Heights studio w/ Private Outdoor Space

Welcome to my modern studio with private entrance, walk-in closet, bathroom, kitchenette, and peaceful outdoor space with outdoor dining set, grill, and lounge chairs I am located on a quiet street in the Bernal Heights area and a 5min walk to Bernal Hill outdoor space, 20min walk to the shops, bars/restaurants on Cortland Avenue, 10min walk from Precita Park with local cafes, grocery store, & beautiful Park. It’s HILLY Note. kitchenette is outside the unit in private closed-off space in garage

Sep 11 – 18

$98 per night

Popular amenities for San Francisco vacation rentals

Stay near San Francisco's top sights

Union Square817 locals recommend
Pier 39416 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf713 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts463 locals recommend
Chinatown551 locals recommend
Painted Ladies300 locals recommend

Private San Francisco vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Charming Garden-Apartment near Dolores Park

Nov 2 – 9

$110 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Ocean Beach Guest Suite

May 15 – 22

$107 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Audrey & Nick's Place

Jul 30 – Aug 6

$109 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Ocean Beach San Francisco Private Entrance Parking

Apr 21 – 28

$114 per night
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Guest suite in Daly City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Luxury Studio Near SFO, SFSU ,BART, Walk to shops!

Jul 11 – 18

$110 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 714 reviews

KT Home with Garage Parking

Jun 3 – 10

$115 per night
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Home in Muir Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace

Mar 14 – 21

$409 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 378 reviews

Classic Studio Lower Pac Height - No Cleaning fee

Aug 1 – 8

$118 per night
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Tiny home in San Francisco

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Tiny House Spa/Jacuzzi, Glen Park SF

Feb 7 – 14

$144 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Great Highway Oceanfront studio and backyard oasis

Oct 13 – 20

$120 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Private Studio by Golden Gate Park

Nov 13 – 20

$123 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 327 reviews

Northslope Studio in Bernal Heights with a Zen, Leafy Patio

Nov 21 – 28

$127 per night

San Francisco home rentals

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Home in Muir Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Ocean views from every room!

Nov 2 – 9

$342 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 481 reviews

Garden Retreat steps from Haight St

Mar 11 – 18

$191 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 807 reviews

Cozy Garden Studio - Private Entry

Aug 19 – 26

$155 per night
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Home in Oakland

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 528 reviews

Private Casita with Stunning View

Dec 3 – 10

$71 per night
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Home in Montara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

A private beachy pad in Montara

Jun 14 – 21

$135 per night
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Home in Sausalito

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews

Floating Guest Cottage (houseboat)

Nov 13 – 20

$256 per night
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Home in Muir Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

Muir Beach's Haiku House with Dramatic Ocean Views

Feb 17 – 24

$375 per night
Superhost

Home in San Francisco

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Sunset Ocean Studio

Jul 21 – 28

$108 per night
Guest favorite

Home in San Francisco

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Alice & Michael's Airbnb 1-Bedroom Suite

Feb 22 – Mar 1

$138 per night
Guest favorite

Home in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Walk to Golden Gate Park from a Radiant Home

Sep 4 – 11

$470 per night
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Home in Livermore

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

The French Door

Jun 17 – 24

$57 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

2br Victorian House with Breathtaking views

Nov 13 – 20

$353 per night

San Francisco apartment rentals

Guest favorite

Apartment in San Francisco

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews

Star Studio in the Outer Sunset

Nov 16 – 23

$135 per night
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Apartment in Richmond

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Point Richmond Top Floor Studio with Bay views

Oct 5 – 12

$124 per night
Superhost

Apartment in San Francisco

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Studio on Sunny Side of Bernal - Decklounge Views

Jun 4 – 11

$95 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Immaculate Garden Apartment Near Presidio & GGPark

Jul 11 – 18

$153 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 545 reviews

Grand and Cozy 1920's SF Studio

Jul 21 – 28

$127 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

The Serenity Suite-Clean & Light, near Presidio

Feb 17 – 24

$170 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Park Place North | Inner Richmond

Sep 8 – 15

$137 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Adorable private "in-law" for two

Jul 4 – 11

$125 per night
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Apartment in San Rafael

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

Modern, comfortable Apartment, in a great location

Jul 21 – 28

$103 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 572 reviews

Relaxed Apartment with a Patio in The Castro

Nov 7 – 14

$232 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in San Francisco

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

★New Modern 1BR apt 1 min Walk to Golden Gate Park

Apr 19 – 26

$137 per night
Superhost

Apartment in San Francisco

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Sparkling Sunset Studio: Beach/Park/Wi-Fi/Train

May 8 – 15

$122 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in San Francisco

Total rentals

8.9K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

5.3K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

330 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

1.7K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

2.7K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

391K reviews

Your guide to San Francisco

All About San Francisco

Surrounded on three sides by glittering water, punctuated by comically high hills, festooned with verdant public parks, and alternately enshrouded in mysterious fog and blazing sunshine, San Francisco is one of the prettiest places on earth. The city has long attracted iconoclasts and fortune seekers, in the shape of Gold Rush hopefuls, immigrants who fought to build thriving communities, and queer people seeking a home and civil rights. It’s a city of glorious contrasts: storybook Victorians and soaring skyscrapers; the bright, pinging amusements of Fisherman’s Wharf and the austere beauty of Ocean Beach. Like the rest of the Bay Area — which includes Oakland to the east, Marin to the north, and San Jose to the south — San Francisco continues to transform. But its scruffy, proudly independent roots are never far from the surface.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in San Francisco

San Francisco has a legendarily capricious climate — hot, sunny days can turn chilly on a dime, so no matter what time of year it is, pack layers. March through June typically ushers in temperatures in the low-to-mid-60 degrees Fahrenheit. July through October is generally warmer, with temperatures in the high 60s or low 70s. Fall is often considered this city’s summer. November through February is brisk, with temperatures dipping into the 50s. Expect some fog and wind year round.


Top things to do in San Francisco

Golden Gate Park

Opened in 1870, this park’s 1,017 acres are the undisputed jewel of the park system (and that’s saying a lot). Visit close to 2,000 species of rare, tropical, and aquatic plants inside the stately Conservatory of Flowers. Explore an indoor rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, and surround yourself with world-class art at the de Young Museum. Ride a carousel, paddle a boat around Stow Lake, or stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden. Just don’t expect to do it all in one day.

Alcatraz

This tiny island in the bay, now a National Park, has a complicated and fascinating history. Best known as the home of an (almost) inescapable federal prison populated by notorious criminals, Alcatraz is also the site of a historically significant protest led by Native American activists, who occupied the island for nineteen months starting in 1969 to protest the US government's failure to surrender federal land owed to the tribes who once lived there. A trip to Alcatraz to learn about its many lives is well worth it. Tickets go fast, so plan ahead and book your voyage early.

Golden Gate Bridge

Completed in 1937, this gorgeous 1.7-mile-long Art Deco wonder is renowned for its hue — a color so distinct it has its own name: International Orange. Walking, biking, or driving are all wonderful ways to experience this architectural marvel, and on the Marin side you’ll find a rest stop with bathrooms and breathtaking views of the bridge and bay. One thing to note: If you walk or bike, wear layers, as it can get very windy crossing the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in San Francisco?

    San Francisco has a mild, temperate maritime climate. Summers are often cool and foggy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C), while winters are rainy with temperatures around 50°F (10°C). Layered clothing is often recommended due to the city's microclimates.

  • What are some of the best things to do in San Francisco?

    Popular activities in San Francisco include walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring the vibrant murals in the Mission District, taking a cable car ride, and engaging in ecological volunteer activities at the Presidio.

  • What is the best time of year to visit San Francisco?

    San Francisco is most frequently visited during summer and fall, from June to October. Notable events include the Pride Parade in June, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August, and the Fleet Week airshow in October.

  • What are the best places to stay in San Francisco?

    Popular areas to stay in San Francisco include bustling Union Square for shopping enthusiasts, Fisherman's Wharf for waterfront views, the Mission District for a vibrant food scene, and Pacific Heights for its historic charm.

  • What are the best places to visit in San Francisco?

    Popular places to visit in San Francisco include the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island with its historically rich prison, Fisherman's Wharf for a taste of local seafood, and Chinatown, the oldest one in North America.

  • What are some hiking trails in San Francisco?

    San Francisco has a variety of hiking trails for all levels. Consider exploring the Lands End Trail for stunning coastal views, the Mount Sutro Loop for a stroll in a eucalyptus forest, or the Presidio's Ecology Trail for an enriching educational experience.

  • What are some family activities to do in San Francisco?

    Families visiting San Francisco often enjoy exploring the California Academy of Sciences, taking a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the interactive Exploratorium museum, or spending a day at the San Francisco Zoo.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in San Francisco?

    For day trips, consider exploring the scenic Marin Headlands, tasting your way through Napa Valley's vineyards, immersing in the quaint charm of Sausalito, or discovering the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Monument.

  • Are there vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions?

    You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions. We offer over 16,820 vacation rentals near Sheraton Fisherman''s Wharf Hotel, over 32,870 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge Tours, over 21,920 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge, over 33,680 vacation rentals near Fisherman''s Wharf, and over 32,680 vacation rentals near Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass, and so much more! Experience the best of San Francisco right on your doorstep.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in San Francisco?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in San Francisco. From over 1,180 condo rentals, over 2,940 apartment rentals to over 2,260 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

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