Originally named East Monterey, the city of Seaside, California is a fast-growing area that attracts tourists who want to enjoy an affordable vacation in the summer. The area around the city has long stretches of beach where vacationers can spend time on hand-gliders, go swimming in the ocean, or just enjoy a spot of surfing. The city also has plenty of things to do and experience including concerts which are routinely held in the World Theatre. Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course and Frog Pond Wetland Preserve are other areas of interest around the city. Seaside is a city that beckons vacationers during the summer. Those visiting can take advantage of vacation rentals to create a unique trip in the area and even head to Monterey. To find which top Airbnb vacation rentals in Seaside, California made their way in our list, continue reading.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Cottage with excellent views of the sea (from USD 99)
At this cottage, guests can relax in a space that is ideally suited for two people. The cottage has a queen bed and a travel cot while the carpet gives it a comfortable look and feel. The neighborhood is located close to the beach and there are several stores in the vicinity which stock groceries. Many restaurants and Walgreens are also in the area. The amenities in the cottage include WiFi and a television with access to Apple TV. In the kitchen that is equipped with a stove, oven, coffee maker and refrigerator, guests can easily cook their meals.
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ashley's cottage was super cozy and one of the most functional air b & bs we've stayed inextra benefit there were breakfast items in the fridge to have with the coffee supplies in the kitchencozy cottage in the perfect locationthere's easy parking lots of space in the little house and the bed was super comfortablei loved this little cottage cozy and quietCleanliness:
the place was clean and as describedquiet clean and comfortablethe place was homely and cleanashley’s place was cozy clean and comfortableadorable clean cozy cottage next best thing to being at homeHost:
ashley was a wonderful hostashley is also a lovely hostashley and jeremiah were amazing hostsashley is an amazing host and is very attentivevery friendly host and really helpful and thoughtful peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and very close to monterreysuch a cute quiet comfortable place to stay near everythingreally good location close to monterey without the high price of staying right in the citysuper close to all the attractions and downtownvery comfy - great for a getaway close to town
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2. Guesthouse that boasts a prime location (from USD 191)
This guesthouse is located a short distance from the beach, while the neighborhood is quiet and allows guests to relax while on holiday. There are several restaurants, stores, and fast food options near this house and it is about a 10-minute drive from Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. The house can accommodate up to five guests and it has one king bed, a sofa bed that is queen-sized, and a foldable rollaway style bed. There are two televisions for guests to use and the kitchen includes a stove, coffee maker, microwave, and oven.
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the pull out sofa bed was perfect for our toddlerwifi every cooking utensil you can imagine beautiful bathroom washer dryerthe king bed was incredibly comfortable and all the extra touches are so well thought outit was cold in january in monterey but the place was nicely heated and comfortablecomfortable place for our small family (3 of us) to stayCleanliness:
very clean and convenientsuper clean and quieta clean place to staysparkling clean and well-decoratedeverything was clean and extremely functionalHost:
excellent host who went out of her waythe hosts are super communicative and accommodatinglinda and cookie were amazing hosts and went above and beyond leading up to and throughout our stayby the way linda is a very very kind and responsiveour hosts were a pleasure responsive to our needsRead more reviewsLocation:
place was very well located as wellgreat stay a wonderful location and close to so many things both driving and via the running/bike trailit is a great location close to attractions in monterey and carmelgreat location would book againlocation was fantastic - super close to the pier and the beaches
3. House with striking ocean views (from USD 194)
In this comfortable house which has modern furnishing, guests can relax when on vacation and view the ocean from the front porch. The house accommodates up to six guests and there are two bedrooms one of which has two airbeds. There are several attractions situated around the house, including Cannery Row and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Guests can also walk to the beach or ride bikes on the path nearby and check the neighborhood. The amenities in the house include a washer, dryer while the kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and basics for cooking are provided.
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fast wifi and easy parkingreally liked tv & small ‘fireplace’-like heater in my bedroomthe amenities available made our stay easy and comfortablei enjoyed the coffee and my husband appreciated all the tv channels that were offeredgreat amenities and comfy couches/bedsCleanliness:
clean and lots of spaceclean comfy & convenientkit’s place was clean and comfortablethe house was clean and comfortablevery clean and cozy homeHost:
kit (the host) also provides great recommendations for things to do locally and is extremely responsivegreat hosts to work with would recommendkit and annette were awesome hosts - great communication and were there if we had questionsvery nice and hospitablegreat house and hosts just as advertisedRead more reviewsLocation:
close to local attractionsgreat house and wonderful locationgood location--close to the airport area attractions beachesperfect location no matter what brings you to montereylocation was great short distance to fisherman’s wharf and the aquarium
4. Private room with views of sea (from USD 75)
This private room is part of a larger house and it has one queen bed and a private bathroom. The room is ideal for a single person or a couple on a holiday. Guests can check themselves in using the keypad and access the room whenever they need to. A television with Netflix/Amazon Prime connections is provided and there is free WiFi. The other amenities include a small-sized refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave which are available within the room.
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wifi and huge tv in the room with netflix etc that was fantastic and much appreciatedthe bedroom and bathroom were clean and all amenities i needed were available (coffee/tea towels wifi)bathroom next door was easywe had fresh towels toiletry and all the amenities to make us comfortablethe bed was very cozy and we enjoyed the big-screen tvCleanliness:
very clean bedroom and bathvery clean and thoughtfulthe place is very clean and organizedthe place is clean and as picturedgreat place very clean and very responsiveHost:
the host is very nice tomark is great hosthost is very friendly and accommodatingmark was a great hostfriendly and kept to himselfRead more reviewsLocation:
bed was comfy and location was good to be close to montereyvery comfortable room in a quiet location within walking distance of restaurantsmarks place was cute and cozycozy room in a nice locationmark was very helpful and recommended point lobos to us it was an amazing park
5. Bungalow with beautiful mermaid-inspired style (from USD 214)
At this house that was built in the 1930s, you can enjoy striking décor and unique details that give it a “mermaid” vibe. Guests can check in easily and the house has one bedroom. Up to two guests can be accommodated in the house and the amenities provided include tableware for children, a high chair, a bath suitable for a baby, and a travel cot. There is also a washer and dryer available for guests to use while the kitchen is fully equipped for making meals and has a dishwasher.
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the chairs match the fan which matches the perfectly designed 1930s inspired kitchen (the refrigerator was so cute )good bed wifi bluetooth box washing machine and laundrybed is ridiculously comfortable and the bathroom and kitchen were stocked with great amenitieswe had plenty of room to relax in the cozy well appointed cottagethis quintisential beach cottage is packed with charm and well equipped loved the attention to detail in the kitchenCleanliness:
a very clean placeeverything was clean and comfortablevery nicely decorated and cleanthis bungalow is sparkling clean and thoughtfully decoratedour stay was terrific the place was clean and nicely decoratedHost:
super friendly and helpful ownerhe was super responsivebrendan and greta were amazing hosts the mermaid bungalow was by far the coolest airbnb i have stayed inthe owners were very nice and went above and beyond when a need/issue arosethe stay was wonderful and cozy brendan was a wonderful host easy to communicate with and very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
good food within walking distance or short drivereally nice bungalow close to parks and well locatedsuper close to restaurants and shopsa walk around laguna grande park i recommendcozy little place in the perfect location
6. Tastefully outfitted room with private bath (from USD 64)
This private room is within a house and can be easily accessed through a door that leads to it through the kitchen. The room has one bed which is a queen-size and there is a private bathroom for guests to use. Amenities in the room include a television, WiFi, and free parking. Guests can also opt to use the microwave in the kitchen. Within the room, there is a dinette and a mini-refrigerator that the owner stocks with water and coffee, which can be used to operate the coffee maker.
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the amenities are perfect and the bed is super comfortablethe bed has a softer mattress that is very comfortablethoughtful touches with breakfast coffee & aquarium passes cheersgood shower with shampoo conditioner and bath gelthe bedroom had a comfortable bed mini fridge and mini bar with granola bars/cereal/fruit/coffee/water and a private bathroomCleanliness:
extremely clean and quietclean stylish and comfortable placecomfortable bed and lovely clean bathroomamazing hostess the room was clean with lots of great touchesdina’s place is clean very private and prettyHost:
dina is a wonderful hostdina was a wonderful hostdina is a wonderful hostdina was a great hostdina was a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in a great locationnice place within a 10 minute drive to montereyvery good place for explorin the region of monterey und carmel by the seadina’s place worked perfectly for our trip down the west coast easy to access monterey & carmel via carreally nice place to stay in a lovely neighbourhood
7. Sun-filled house situated in a prime location (from USD 146)
At this home which is located in a secluded neighborhood, guests can enjoy their vacation and quickly access the beach. The house is built on a sunny lot which is located on a street corner and it has two bedrooms. There are three beds provided and up to four guests can be accommodated in the house. There is a washer and dryer for guests to use and the garage also has gym equipment. The home is situated close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) away from stores. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking meals and pots/pans are provided.
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we appreciated the monopoly deck of cards and smart tv that we could cast tocomfy and cozy house with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stayvery comfortable home with more than adequate linen kitchen supplies and amenitiesthe kitchen was exceptionally well equipped there's a big tv and internetwe appreciated the tv with firestickCleanliness:
clean and efficientvery clean very quietvery clean place to staythe place was clean and homelysuch a lovely clean and niceHost:
thanks to tanya for being a great hosther notebook is helpful for local recommendations and check out proceduresplace has everything you’ll need great host and we’ve had a great staytanya was so helpful and responsivetanya was very communicative and sweet i would stay there againRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for monterey bayconvenient location and great value near montereygreat location just outside of montereygreat location 10 min from downtown monterey cannery rowgreat location close to tourist areas groceries stores and restaurants
8. New unit in a sunlit bungalow (from USD 125)
In this unit that is located within a large bungalow, guests get access to one bedroom and one full bathroom. There are two beds within the home and there is space for up to four guests. This house is located in a neighborhood that is in the middle of the Monterey Peninsula. Guests can quickly access Monterey Bay Aquarium and various restaurants and stores in the area. Parking on the premises is available to guests and there is a fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals.
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and more cozy spot with plenty of natural light and beautiful viewsnew kitchen nice comfy furnishings and sweet outdoor porchesloved the kitchen and the deckthe shower was especially cool- it is very spaciousalmost everything about the apt was greatCleanliness:
everything was very cleanvery clean comfortable and privateit was very clean and very comfortablethe place was clean and well kept upthe space was spotless and invitingHost:
the hosts were caring and offered great recommendationsthe hosts for this unit are amazingour hosts couldn't have been more helpful & welcomingincredible spot the hosts are gracious and go out of their way to make you feel at homemichelle was very kind and wanted to make sure that i had everything i neededRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal to get to montereywe loved this location it was close to everything to do in sea sidethe location is perfect for exploring the monterey peninsulathe location was a quick drive away from the monterey peninsula making it a wonderful place to staygreat place great location would definitely stay here again
9. Room within a house conveniently located near the sea
This private room is located within a house that is about a mile away from the beach and about four miles away from the downtown area of Monterey. The room provides guests with access to WiFi and there is a small-sized refrigerator within for storing food. Guests get access to a bathroom that is within the house while the kitchen is a shared space. Parking is available for guests on the street and highways can be easily accessed.
Seaside, California, United States
6.08 km (3.8 mi) from Monterey Bay AquariumTop guest reviews
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they also offered us dumplings in breakfast which were too yummywe appreciated the homemade dumplings he offered at breakfast which turned the experience into a memorable oneeverything was excellent super breakfast includedour arrival was so easy and i really appreciate the dumplings for breakfastwe had a comfortable stay and enjoyed deliciousdumplingsCleanliness:
the room was clean and comfortablethe room is clean and comfortablethe house is safe and cleanthe place was very clean and exactly as describedroom and bathroom was clean and properly arrangedHost:
jim is a wonderful hostfriendly hosts and very thoughtfuljim is really kindthey were so kind and hospitablejim is a very kind and available hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good location at a great pricegood place near monterey with lots of restaurants nearbyplenty to eat and ideal place for a nice walk to monterey baythe location of the house is very convenient as wellwe felt very welcomethe location was good
10. Studio with striking views
Amid a prime location, this apartment affords stellar views of the surrounding areas. The studio apartment can accommodate up to four guests. It is also close to a deli in the neighborhood and a market that is ideal for buying groceries. The front yard is accessible by guests and it has a fire pit and a small pond. Within the home, the amenities include a full bathroom with a shower while the kitchen is equipped with microwave, oven, stove, coffee maker, refrigerator, and basics for cooking such as oil, salt, and pepper.
Seaside, California, United States
5.97 km (3.8 mi) from Monterey Bay AquariumTop guest reviews
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very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen and great viewsloved the extra big coffee cups we had an enjoyable stay with such comfortable beddingonly issue was the wifi was a bit intermittent at times but when it worked it was greatit is quiet very comfortable lovely furnishingscozy great entry with beautiful flowersCleanliness:
very clean and well maintainedthe place was really clean and nicequiet clean and comfortablethe space was clean and beautifulvery clean and well stocked studio with many nice touchesHost:
wolfgang was more than helpfulwolfgang was also very kind and responsivethe place is perfect wolfgang was a great hostthe host is available and very helpfulwolfy is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for exploring monterey and big surgreat location to be for the entire monterey peninsulashort walk to a small but well stocked marketgood location to visit all the nearby tourist areaslocation is convenient to monterey and surrounding attractions
Launch your vacation adventures to Monterey from Seaside
Seaside as a city continues to attract tourists who want to explore the Monterey region without being tied to a hotel. Taking advantage of a vacation rental in the city, you can fashion a unique vacation for your friends and family and come away with memories to last a lifetime.
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