Located on the west side of Los Angeles in sunny California, Malibu is a picturesque beach city fit for a Hollywood film. With its gorgeous stretch of beaches on its coastline, the cool breeze and plenty of sunset spots, there is no doubt that Malibu makes for a cosy and refreshing hideout. Here, you can see a lively mix of locals, vacationers and surfers basking in the golden sunshine on Malibu’s many beaches. With so many beautiful beaches here like Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, Malibu Beach, Topanga Beach, Point Dume Beach, County Line and Dan Blocker Beach, beach hopping is a popular activity. Back on land, be sure to head over to local attractions like J. Paul Getty Museum, which was inspired by the design of an ancient Roman villa, Malibu Lagoon Museum and Malibu Creek State Park. If you are lucky, you might even spot a celebrity or two on the streets. So book your favourite mansion rental or a room at a hotel, and plan a trip to Malibu. If you’re confused about where to stay, try one of the beach houses from our list of recommendations. Scroll down for the top beach house rentals in Malibu, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Stunningly bright beach house (from USD 1286)
Bright and airy, this beachfront vacation rental in Malibu, California, is a homey place to stay while on vacation. Perfect for couples or small families, the house is meticulously furnished. It has an open-living design with a large kitchen right across the comfy and fully air-conditioned living room. You can find everything you need for your cooking in this kitchen and savour your masterful creations on the breakfast station with bar stools.
The home has a spacious balcony overlooking the ocean. Sit on the chic furniture kept here or lounge on the swing chairs with a glass of wine while enjoying a stunning sunset. When you wish to indulge in water activities, go down to the beach with the water equipment provided here and enjoy activities such as snorkelling, swimming, and making sand castles.
Top guest reviews
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this is a beautiful house right on the beach with comfortable seating amazing views and a wonderful kitchenbeds were comfortable and the overall space had great appeal and flowCleanliness:
the bathrooms were clean and had lovely large towels and amenitiesHost:
clearly the home means a lot to the ownersharone the host was just amazingkind and super helpfulsharone was a great hostsharone was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right on the water in the heart of malibuwonderful location with a fabulous terrace over the sea topped off with great easy access to the beachthis house has a fabulous location--just a few stairs down and you're on a beautiful beachfantastic place for a beach getaway and such a unique opportunity to be right on the beach
2. Gorgeous and pet-friendly beach house (from USD 1850)
You’ll love to stay at this home for rent in Malibu with your family while on vacation. The living room exudes an elegant charm with a soft carpet and plush sofas. Wide glass doors open up the entire space to offer a stunning view of the beach and distant ocean. The gourmet kitchen with all modern appliances is perfect for indulging your inner chef and trying those recipes you’re saving up on YouTube.
Plus, a lush back garden with a hot tub offers a tranquil space to unwind. Whip up delicious snacks and grab a book for a cosy reading session under tree shade, or grab a glass of wine and relax with a sink in the hot tub. With the pet-friendly policy of this beautiful home, your fur-buddies can relax too!
Top guest reviews
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great (huge) master suite with walk in tub facing beach and steam showerCleanliness:
the house is big clean with everything you need but is ready for renovationgreat location very clean master bedroom really niceHost:
our host oskar was very nice and accommodatingwas a great host super responsive before and during our stayfantastic location and the hosts were super responsive leading up to and throughout the visitdolphins everyday prompt replies from host at all hours best house on the beachRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was really amazinggreat location on a fantastic beachbeautiful location on a perfect quiet beachthis house is right on carbon beach in an amazing location in malibuideal location and setup for a family
3. Cozy beachfront house (from USD 468)
Take in the smell of the ocean and the feeling of the cool sea breeze on your skin at this beachfront Airbnb home in Malibu, California, with an open-air living room and kitchen. With a gorgeous chandelier, a tile mosaic backsplash and white quartz countertops and contemporary white cabinets, the interior is undoubtedly as impressive as the views of Santa Monica Bay from the spacious balcony of the house. There is a total of three bedrooms in this property, consisting of a master suite and two other private bedrooms.
Top guest reviews
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the view was fantastic all of the furniture beds and pillows were all very comfortablethe a/c is great on those hot daysmy 2 adult boys decided to sleep on the huge and comfortable couch every nightbeautiful bathrooms - had a wonderful stay herealso the bed is super comfyCleanliness:
clean and very spaciousrooms are clean and spaciousit was clean and the perfect spot for us for our business tripthe bathrooms were also super spacious and cleanvery clean and amazing locationHost:
the host really couldn't be bothered to help ushost is clearly well-organisedari the manager was extremely responsive and made the process a piece of cakeit's a wonderful place and the communication and service with the host were greatcommunication was very easy with the hosts and check-in/check-out was seamlessRead more reviewsLocation:
location is perfectthe location is terrificamazing location right on the waterit was a great location and great pricebeautiful beachside location and place
4. Scenic and cosy beach house (from USD 953)
Situated on Malibu’s coastline and nearby popular beaches like Zuma Beach and Broad Beach, this three-bedroom property provides a relaxing getaway by the beach. Indulge in the spectacular views of the horizon from the large decks jutting out on the beach. You might even chance upon some marine life!
5. Dreamy and lovely beachfront house (from USD 1364)
Built in the 1950s and with waves, just a few steps from your front door, the 800 square feet (74 square meters) vintage bungalow is fitted with beautiful french doors and decor that is bound to make you feel good. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in this bungalow, along with a large sundeck. Relax in the deck with a nice cup of coffee, spot some ocean life or take a long stroll along the beach and let the sounds of the crashing waves sing you to sleep at night. Do note that there is no air-conditioning and heating in the house, though portable fans and heating are provided.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
well equipped and cleanthe home was spotless clean fridge kitchen equipment oven and the rooms and deckwe had a wonderful time at this beach house it was clean and quietsimple clean with all you need to get away from it allHost:
very good hostall communications with the owner were easy and promptkathy is a great host and responded almost immediately to our textskathy was so responsive and an amazing hostkathy was very friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the property and it’s location were amazinga fantastic location and the perfect little bungalowvery close to town and lots of great memoriesthe location is fantastic - a beautiful quiet beachhowever ralph's and whole foods are very close as well as any other shopping you might need
6. Spacious property with three levels
This three-level house consists of six bedrooms and can accommodate up to twelve people. Looking out onto Malibu Beach, this modern home is equipped with a fully furnished kitchen and comfortable furniture, designed with the guest’s comfort and convenience in mind. With gorgeous sunsets in the horizon and sweeping waves right below, the calming atmosphere allows for a peaceful getaway. Right across the street from this spacious property is the famous Mediterranean restaurant BeauRivage.
Malibu, CA, US
7. Private and picturesque abode
Inside this three-story house consisting of four decks and three bedrooms, enjoy utmost privacy and comfort in this beachfront property. Recharge and unwind at the outdoor decks, relax in the hot tub and fall asleep to the sounds of the waves. The property is also located a walking distance to plenty of well-known restaurants and bars. Famous spots in Malibu such as Malibu Pier and Santa Monic are also just about a short 10-minute drive away.
Malibu, California, United States
5.4 km (3.4 mi) from The Getty VillaTop guest reviews
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the home features well-maintained high-end furnishings and fixtures with everything you need for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
it's kept very clean and unclutteredyou'll find the beds to very comfortable and the bathrooms spaciousHost:
tristan is a great host he has left detailed instructions and everything worked smoothlytristan was a gracious host - accessible and proactive in our communications both before and after our rental periodtristan was a friendly and competent host with good tips for enjoying our stay in malibui really can't forget this amazing ocean view our host tristan was also nice and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a wonderful place to get away and relaxyet you are seconds away from amazing restaurants and shopsall in all a fun relaxing time with family at a first-rate home in a beautiful location
8. Luxurious condo by the beach
Enjoy the picture-perfect views of the shimmering sea right from this luxurious condo by the beach. Fitted with modern and luxurious decor and full-length windows, this gives the interior a fresh look and plenty of natural light. The condo can accommodate up to four people and includes a king bed along with a sofa bed. When the sun is out, be sure to open up the doors to the balcony and head out to get up close to view of the Pacific Ocean and its sights and sounds. Guests will also get private access to the beach right under their unit. Many attractions are nearby, including Moonshadows Restaurant & Lounge Bar, NOBU Restaurant, The Getty Villa art museum and Malibu Beach.
Malibu, California, United States
19.84 km (12.4 mi) from The Getty VillaTop guest reviews
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the tide pools were outstanding tooample space on outside deck nice table and chairs for meals outside comfortable chairs on deck for relaxingsuper comfortable couch & easy chairscozy and lovely with a fantastic viewcozy place with the beautiful views of the oceanCleanliness:
super clean very well maintainedclean and tidy and was a comfortable staythe place was clean and easy to get tonicely furnished rooms and very cleanplace was very clean was able to find everything i needed for cookingHost:
zara is the perfect hostzara is wonderful host she responds to questions or concerns very promptlyzara is a great host and responds quickly to any questions and/or requestshost had great communication with me and answered all my questions with fast responseseveryone surrounding the property are so friendly and niceRead more reviewsLocation:
great central location in malibulocation location location this was beachfront malibu perfectiongreat location private access to the beach very close to great restaurantsthe location is great right on water and on the main hwy 101her location is great as well
9. Beachfront property with a hot tub
With a size of almost 2000 square feet (18.6 square meters), this large property has hosted celebrities such as Adam Levine and Maroon Five. Located right beside the waters, admire the stunning views of the beach and ocean from the three decks where you can also take a dip in the seven-person Oceanfront Hot Tub. With space to fit up to 10 guests, this is the perfect opportunity to invite your friends and family for an exciting getaway. There are five high definition flat-screen TVs along with a fully furnished living and kitchen area. For those driving, there is parking space for two cars in the driveway. Being right around the corner from the bustling Sunset Blvd, Santa Monica and LAX, there is no doubt why this property is highly sought after.
Malibu, California, United States
5.31 km (3.3 mi) from The Getty VillaAccommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
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absolutely gorgeous views from every roomeverything was great from the comfy beds to the amazing views from both deckslots of free movies and each tv can pick a direct movie internet is alway provided by robertthe house was very comfortable and exactly as described it worked great for my group of friendsthe only comfortable and enjoyable room to sleep in is the master suiteCleanliness:
we especially appreciated the clean linens and plenty of towelsthe place was very clean and as presentedclean and a fantastic locationthe house was spacious clean organized and even supplied us with a things like shampoo towels etcthe place was clean and relaxing with spectacular viewsHost:
host was super helpful toorobert was a great host quick to respond to questionsrobert was a gracious hostrobert is such a great hostrobert was a great host and made sure we had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
robert’s location was absolutely outstandinggreat house in a great locationthe location is super convenient for guestshouse is in the best locationgreat location but much smaller than described
10. Spacious and exquisite oceanfront home
This 14 million property is sure to make you fall in love with it at first sight. Situated right on the oceanfront, the marble and white interior of this house provide a luxurious and exquisite look to the property. With the beach right outside your backdoor, the beach becomes almost like an extension of the house. Its time to make a splash at the beach, take on surfing, go on a stroll or even try to spot some marine life. The house is also a walking distance to Las Tunas Beach access point and Big Rock Beach access point There are four bedrooms, each with one king bed and an en-suite, a living area and kitchen.
Malibu, California, United States
3.65 km (2.3 mi) from The Getty VillaSuperhost
Accommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
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each room has gorgeous and perfect views of the oceanall the beds were extremely comfortable and the home had air-conditioning during the days when it was hotthe beds and bedding were among the most comfortable beds i’ve ever slept inbeautiful space especially the kitchen areathe open kitchen connected to living room den overlooking the ocean feels like you are in a yachtCleanliness:
the home was gorgeous clean and amazingly located all as advertisedthe ocean view is amazing the house is very clean and spaciousthe home is modern clean and spaciousHost:
david was responsive accomodating and helpfulthe staff was very assessable easy to get a hold ofexcellent host extremely responsive and professionaldavid and his team were kind communicative and helpfuli found it very easy to communicate with his staffRead more reviewsLocation:
stylish house in great location along the malibu coastawesome place right on the waterexcellent location - so nice to be in eastern malibualso 1 mile away there is a great thai food place worth tryinggreat place for beach house vacation
Have some fun in the sun
Imagine having the beach at your doorstep, waking up and heading out to the sundeck with a nice cup of coffee and then listening to the sound of the crashing waves as you watch the sun disappear on the horizon. With a beach cottage in Malibu that offers the same amenities as any luxury hotel here, fret no longer about missing out on the fun.
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