Beachfront holiday rentals in Northern California

Charming cottage in a great location. Easy-to-follow directions to find the place.

We were looking for a special place for our 40th wedding anniversary and this cottage far exceeded our expectations! it was simply beautiful! and our hosts were incredibly helpful. we hope to return again

The River View House was wonderful! Very quiet and peaceful - great for the 7 guests we brought. The river was fun for a quick dip once in a while. The home was clean and spacious. Plenty of linens, towels, and kitchen dishes for us. Nancy was super responsive and helpful. We are planning to come back to the same rental again! We didn’t add on the studio, but likely will next time if we have more guests or more than 2 couples.

The sunsets were beautiful. The spa was hot. And the lake was peaceful. Thank you for sharing your sweet cottage.

It was a very cozy stay, nestled in a serene area right near the ocean. I really appreciated the attention to detail and the individual pieces of consideration, including the lovely music that played as we entered the cottage. It really set the tone for such a nice and peaceful stay.

My husband Josh and I had an unforgettable time at Cindi’s place in Sea Ranch. The home was even more beautiful than the photos—unique architecture, cozy design, and right on the beach. Every evening we watched the waves crash on the rocks just outside the window. It was peaceful, stunning, and truly magical. Cindi was a fantastic host, super helpful and kind. We’re already dreaming of coming back!

The reel em inn was better than expected! Great location, comfortable space, great host. The kitchen was fully stocked to cool your own meals with coffee and breakfast provided. The space was very quiet and comfortable. I loved listening to the sea buoy whistle me to sleep at night. Perfect spot for my dog to go run on the beach in the morning and evenings. Highly recommend the reel em inn!

This place was perfect for my family. It was very clean, and we were very pleasantly surprised by how amazing the view was from the room. The large windows had more than an 180 degree view of the ocean. The sunset from our room was beautiful! The kitchen appliances were great and the room was open and spacious. We would live to come back and stay longer next time.

Lovely house with great amenities in a gorgeous walkable community! Kathy is friendly and easy to communicate with. She went above and beyond with sharing about local events and tips about hikes and bike rides.

Beautiful resort on the ocean cliff. Walkable to the beach, access to their sports club down the street and lots of other amenities. Great place for family vacations or couples getaway. Very peaceful!

Love this place! Will definitely come back!

The decor was delightful! Very well outfitted with everything you need.beds super comfy. Really good size. We had more than enough room. I appreciate that Crystal saw no issue with my service dog joining us. I was a bit disappointed that you had to be on the balcony to see the beach. There was a complex in the front blocking most of the view from indoors. I also had issue with parking. The garage was only for small cars and the street parking was inconsistent and required several steps. My handicapped daughter found it a bit difficult. The area was not easily walked being on a very very steep hill. I wish there were more info in the description. All in all, it was a gorgeous place and really clean, highly recommend for non handicapped folks.

It was beautiful, private, and a hidden gem! We had lots of fun and enjoyed all the views throughout the house. The house is even better than the pictures. We had our 2 boys, had plenty to do between the beach, books, basketball, spa, ping pong, and games! We definitely recommend and would go back! Not to mention I love artichokes and this house is located in artichoke city!! So amazing!! 10/10 you won’t be disappointed!

This place was amazing, we could hear the ocean when going to bed at night. My wife loved it, would definitely come back!

This location is ideal for those who like easy access to hiking, walking, beach, pools etc. Also a short drive to Capitola, and Santa Cruz to the North. Views from the balcony are way better than the pictures. Stay here, you will not be disappointed.

Lakefront location!!! Any closer to the water and you would be getting wet! My wife and I spent a week here and loved it. Constant view of the lake. Great easy parking… a couple steps to the front door. Patio on the lake cannot be beat. We’ll be back.

We had a wonderful stay in Pacifica! The home was exactly as described—clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The location near the beach was perfect, with stunning cliffside views and the relaxing sound of the waves at night. It was such a peaceful getaway, and we truly wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend!

Another great stay at Jo’s house on the beach! We appreciate how easy check in is and how well Jo communicates with her guests. Her home is always spotless and well taken care of. The amenities and her thoughtfulness make it truly feel like a home away from home.

We had an amazing stay here! We visited with our 2 kids over the long weekend and from the moment they woke up, they were mesmerized! From the bikes, toys, kayaks, SUP, row boats and fishing poles/tackle to the thoughtful touches (extra items in the bathroom like makeup wipes, razors, etc) and snacks, we can easily say this has been a top 5 Airbnb stay! Jason and Elaine came out and brought us a clothing steamer as we were getting dressed for a family wedding and they were 10/10 hosts-caring, kind, accommodating. We will definitely be back and if you are hesitating on hitting the “book now” button, don’t hesitate-book your stay asap! You won’t regret it!

Ditto all the other reviews- beautiful place; very clean and had everything we needed.

Incredible spot, truly a perfect North Coast getaway that is even better than the pictures make it out to be. Maria was super sweet and responsive, and the check-in/check-out process was very simple. We will be back.

Our hosts were very responsive and very kind. They covered all the bases — had everything we needed and the space had stylish furniture and chic design. We loved relaxing on the sofa and watching games on the TV or the bed. The swivel stand is great. The bathroom was spacious. I savored my morning coffee with the views out the patio, beautiful. We’re looking forward to returning in the future.

We loved our stay at Joni & Teri's place! It was such a beautiful layout, and we enjoyed the hot tub every night. Teri went above and beyond by meeting us at arrival, providing plenty of local recommendations, and providing farm fresh eggs and snacks! It was also so close to the Redwood Nat'l Parks and lots of coastal hikes. We would love to return some day!

Barbara and Patrick were great hosts! Place felt clean but had amenities enough for anything you wanted to do and feel at home! Amazing view and the patio was great for a peaceful sunset viewing! Wish we could have stayed longer! Highly recommend!!