Santa Monica is a beachfront city brimming with quintessential Californian charm. About 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, this city offers miles of coastline, sunny weather, and a vibrant urban scene, making it a perfect spot for a laidback vacation. Santa Monica Pier is indeed its most recognisable landmark, which offers plenty of family fun. Its Third Street Promenade is a buzzing pedestrian-only shopping district teeming with renowned restaurants, boutiques, and bars. If you want to spend some time in nature, then a trek through Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will reward you with incredible panoramic vistas of the ocean and sea. Staying in a beachside rental is a fantastic way to enjoy the ultimate beach vacation! Go ahead and pick one from these best beachfront rentals in Santa Monica, California
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 14, 2024.
1. Ocean view suite at Oceana Hotel
In this Airbnb option, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a luxe hotel and the privacy of an apartment. This ocean-view suite is located in a residential-style hotel that offers a plushly furnished space perfect for a romantic getaway. The guest suite provides a bedroom with ocean views, top-of-the-line furnishings, and refined decor. You’ll also have a private bathroom.
The complex offers plenty of outdoor amenities, including a swimming pool, a gym, and lounge areas. Extra services such as nightly turndown service, laundry, and car transfers are available on request.
Santa Monica, California, United States
1.55 km (1.0 mi) from Santa Monica PierAccommodates: 2
2. Bright and airy cottage by the sea (from USD 2250)
Set right across Santa Monica State Beach, this beach house features a breezy, nautical them that gives it a bright and welcoming ambience. The house is full of natural light thanks to large windows that also provide great ocean views. It offers four bedrooms and can sleep up to eight guests.
In terms of amenities, the house offers a living room, four full baths, a fully equipped kitchen, a front patio and free parking. Additional services, too, are available on request such as daily breakfast, maid service, and concierge services.
Santa Monica, California, United States
1.07 km (0.7 mi) from Santa Monica Pier
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the linens feel amazing! the air conditioning is fantastic alsoview was spectacularbottom-line, the cottage is an incredibly located piece of real estate that exudes beach living, while offering unlimited amenities in one of the most diverse cities in our nationthe kitchen is well-stocked and the owner provided coffee, various fresh milks and juices, cheese, a bottle of good wine, and moreit is a well proportioned four bedroom with all the amenitiesCleanliness:
there were fresh cut flowers everywhere, and fresh bakery items and fruit were delivered every morningthe owners were extremely friendly and committed to ensuring are vacation was everything we wanted it to bethe decor was cheerful, clean and meticulously decoratedHost:
the owners and property managers were very accommodating and made sure our family needs were well metenjoy!brookethe feel of this home gives the most relaxing, peaceful and joyful vibe that you could imaginethe cottage bed & breakfast is the first and only b&b in santa monica, but it is also the perfect alternative to the run of the mill hotel chains nearby which only offer generic hospitality for the...our family spent the most delightful week in this fabulous, beautifully decorated and sweet, not so little cottageRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful beach house! great location!literally the best hone away everthe kids loved the path in front of the cottage that led through venice and santa monica beach where they would ride a "lime" or "bird" that was rented onlinethe location put us steps away from the beach, pier, restaurants, etcthe kids loved being able to walk to the santa monica pier and the 3rd street promenade shopping area was just a short walk from there
3. Classy condo close to Venice Beach (from USD 575)
Featuring designer interiors done up in a modern style, this two-level condo provides a gorgeous setting for couples. At the lower level, a spacious living room with ocean views, a kitchen, a dining area, and the master bedroom and bathroom are laid out. The loft-style upper level has a dedicated office and a library, in addition to a terrace that offers spectacular views of the ocean. Please note that this condo is available for long-term stays only.
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from Santa Monica PierAccommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 31
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the kitchen while not updated except for sink is very efficient and straight forwardwe just loved everything about this condo espectacular ocean views cozy and relaxing great for extended staysCleanliness:
the condo was spacious clean and extremely secure and safeHost:
the owner clearly put lots of thought into making this condo as comfortable as posibleRead more reviewsLocation:
top marks for value for money and great locationtruly few other condos can provide what this one does: location
4. One-bedroom beachfront apartment
This apartment set within a beachfront residential building provides unbeatable sea views and access to the beach. The building is located right on Ocean Front Walk, overlooking Santa Monica’s original Muscle Beach. The apartment provides one bedroom and is suitable for up to three guests. An open-plan living space comes with a sitting area, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining section.
There is also a private balcony that provides uninterrupted views of the ocean. An incredible way to enjoy sweeping views of the beach and the city is to head to the building’s rooftop deck.
Santa Monica, California, United States
367 meters (0.3 ft) from Santa Monica PierAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
i highly reccommend andrea was super responsive anytime we needed herRead more reviewsLocation:
andreas place is in the perfect location if you are looking for somewhere in santa monica
5. Beachfront home with two decks (from USD 1525)
This two-level beachfront house is a great option for large groups. With four bedrooms and eight beds, the house can easily accommodate up to twelve persons. The first level features an open-concept living-cum-dining space that flows into a deck with ocean views. On the same floor, a fully stocked kitchen is available, along with two bedrooms.
The upper level has the remaining bedrooms including the master bedroom, which has its own deck. The house is conveniently located near Venice and Santa Monica beaches.
Los Angeles, California, United States
2.12 km (1.4 mi) from Santa Monica Pier
Top guest reviews
Read more reviewsCleanliness:
the house is beautiful clean and well taken care of
6. Gorgeous house close to Santa Monica Pier (from USD 1712)
Prepare to be stunned by this luxury home located right on a beach, steps away from Santa Monica Pier. Spread over three floors, this stylish rental offers five bedrooms that can host up to twelve guests. A plush living-cum-dining room and a gourmet kitchen with high-end amenities are its other facilities.
The outdoor features of the house are its highlight. Each of the three levels comes with its own deck. The first level has a garden terrace while the second floor has an open terrace providing uninterrupted views of the ocean. The third-level deck is located off the master bedroom. Do note that the rental is shared with the owner who lives on site.
619 meters (0.4 ft) from Santa Monica PierAccommodates: 12
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy :
Top guest reviews
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the beds were fabulous all the rooms and the kitchen were stocked perfectlyCleanliness:
viking appliances a master bathroom updated with just the best to offer and our finicky expectations of cleanliness exceededRead more reviewsLocation:
it's situated in a perfect location for all kinds of excursions
7. Chic rental unit with spacious patio
This apartment is just steps away from the beach. Located on the ground floor of a family home, the rental unit is fully private with its own entrance. It offers a trendy setting with white-themed decor and modern furniture. There are two bedrooms that can sleep up to four guests, in addition to a fully equipped kitchen with dining space. An outdoor patio offers ample lounge furniture that is an ideal place to relax.
Santa Monica, California, United States
1.74 km (1.1 mi) from Santa Monica PierAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
great space very clean and stylishapartment is super clean and well maintainedsuper clean with a beautiful spanish vibethis place is gorgeous sparkling clean lot of towels beautiful kitchen area and comfortable bedsthe bathrooms are big and cleanHost:
great hosts very accommodatingthe hosts are quick to respond to questions and very friendlyexcellent hosts with a beautiful homegreat place and cassie and oscar are great hosts who are very easy to talk to and coordinate withunique space and great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
extremely cute and great locationgreat place near the beachthe perfect location for a beach retreatplenty of options for any interest within walking distance to enjoygreat location on the beach and located close to the santa monica pier
Spend a fun-filled holiday in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is the ultimate chillout destination and the best place to let your hair down. Make the most of your stay by picking out an accommodation that offers wonderful ocean views and quick beach access. With our list of best beachfront rentals in Santa Monica, California, you can pick from a variety of options and have the best beach getaway.
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