Beachfront vacation rentals in San Mateo County

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Home in Pacifica

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 290 reviews

Oceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳

Remodeled oceanfront home with sweeping Pacific views and whale watching! Ultra clean and comfortable. The perfect cozy boho getaway for couples, families and travelers. 3 bed, 1 bath. • Self check-in🔑 • Directly in front of the ocean with beach access steps away 🌊 • Wonderful restaurants just two blocks away 🥗 • Professionally sanitized✨ • Renovated with smart tech • Fire pit with Adirondack loungers in the front, fire pit with chairs on the back deck • Foosball/Pool/Pac-Man🕹️ • Free Parking

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Rental unit in Pacifica

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 760 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

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviews

* Beachfront Paradise * with Direct Beach Access

This private and magical property has direct beach access! The grounds are gorgeous with lush gardens and an expansive lawn. It's walking distance to restaurants, music venues & galleries. Enjoy ocean views while you relax in the hot tub or snuggle by the fire pit! Surfer's Beach + Princeton Harbor are just to the north. The Coastal Trail passes by and is perfect for biking or walking. Enjoy surfing, golfing, horse back riding, swimming or just relaxing with a cocktail while watching the sunset!

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Home in Pacifica

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

Ocean Front French Cottage in Pacifica, SFO

Welcome to this Luxurious & Cozy Beach home with direct unobstructed Ocean Views -15 Minutes to downtown San Francisco and SFO Airport. Ideal for a relaxing family vacation, romantic or working getaway!! Modern 2 bedroom 2 baths with fully equipped kitchen. Warm and cozy facing the ocean and steps to the Pacifica beach and fishing pier, board walk, Sharp Park and short walk to the historic Sharp Park Golf Course. Plenty of walking trails. Please check out the wonderful reviews from my guests.

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Home in Pacifica

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 453 reviews

Oceanfront Retreat🐬 with Oceanview🪂,15 mins to SF

Our home is a 3 Bedroom and 2 bathroom SFH, which is perfect for family vacations and business trips. • Professionally sanitized with self-check in • Right in front of the beach with beach access and shops/restaurants 0.2 miles away • Fully renovated with smart home technologies • Situated on a corner lot with great privacy • Watch ocean, whales, sunset from our rooms and large deck • Fire table with high chairs in the backyard deck • 10 miles drive to SFO, 13 miles to SF piers • Free Parking

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Condo in Pacifica

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Luxury Beachfront Penthouse near SF (Blue Wave 4)

Leave your worries behind as you step into this exquisite beach-front sanctuary just minutes from San Francisco. This designer penthouse is built around breathtaking panoramic Pacific views via 10' floor to ceiling glass. A gas fireplace and huge terrace ensure your views are always comfortable. Bathroom features extra-deep spa soaking tub. Sleeps up to 4 people on 1 king bed and 1 queen bed Central SF 20 mins, BART 10 mins, I-280 to SV 10 mins Dedicated parking space included.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

Ocean View House Few Steps from Miramar Beach

Beautiful beach house with an ocean view. One block away from Miramar beach, one of the best beaches in Half Moon Bay. Walking distance from the coastal trail, downtown, the marina, and many great restaurants and coffee shops. The house includes an outdoor jacuzzi in the backyard, a dry sauna, and a deck with a spectacular view of the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood — no tolerence to noise and no backyard activities allowed after 10 PM. No smoking on property including backyard.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Luxury Ocean Front & Harbor View Home

Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Princeton by the Sea, just a mile north of Half Moon Bay, this stunning property is the perfect destination for your next coastal retreat. The two-bedroom, three-bathroom beautiful space sleeps up to 6 people and features spectacular views of Pillar Point Harbor and Half Moon Bay throughout the common areas and bedrooms. This is the ultimate in coastal luxury, featuring modern appliances and an open floor plan through all the common areas.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Entire house：Steps to beach and ample space

4 BRs 3.5 BAs well decorated house just 2 mins walk/one block to ocean front, restaurant and art galleries, everything 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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Rental unit in Pacifica

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Cozy 2BR Steps to Pacifica Beach (Surfista 2)

Spacious 2 bedroom ground floor apartment bordering the Sharp Park Golf Course and just steps to the Pacifica Beach! Sleeps up to 4 people on 1 Queen size bed , 2 twin size beds, and 1 sofa bed. Features full kitchen and 1 parking space. Very close to San Francisco! - Colma BART is fast 8 min drive. - Bus direct to Colma BART right next to house - Mission Bay/Dogpatch in SF is 18 min drive. - 15 mins drive to SFO airport

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Home in Moss Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Relaxing Getaway with Breathtaking Ocean Views

Enjoy living in this beautiful coastal neighborhood. This west side Moss Beach (Seal Cove) 2310sqft house has whitewater ocean views from nearly every room and hillside views from the other rooms. Moments away from the coastal trail (toward Mavericks) or Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (toward The Distillery). Centrally located. Ideal for a commuters retreat. 30 minutes from San Francisco, SFO and San Mateo.

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Camper/RV in Half Moon Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

Stunning California Coast Airstream (New Listing)

One of a kind Airstream overlooking a stunning beach, Pacific Ocean and California Coastline, perched high on a cliff to create an unforgettable magical experience of a lifetime. If you can’t find availability for the date you are interested, check out our second newer unit here https://www.airbnb.com/h/luxurycaliforniacoastairstream