
Holiday rentals in Santa Monica Bay
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Beachside 2BR/2BA in Santa Monica | Walk to Pier
It's all about location with this stunning 2 Bedroom at a 5 min walk to the Sand! Be steps away from the popular Main Street Santa Monica and all the best restaurants & bars the neighborhood has to offer. The area is walkable with a close-by: convenience & liquor store, produce market, bike rental shops, Urth Caffé, ocean view parks to name a few. Venice is about 1 mile away, a straight shot down on Main St. This your opportunity to walk, bike, surf, skate and live like a Santa Monica local!
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
Venice Fun + Sun Haven
We hope you enjoy this newly renovated townhouse one block away from Abbot Kinney. Our Venice Air bnb is a sun-soaked near beach haven that promises the quintessential west side Los Angeles experience. Location: Nested just steps away from the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk and the stunning Pacific Ocean, you will have the beach as your backyard and vibrant shops, restaurants, bars and street art at your doorstep. 10 min walk to beach 10 min walk to erewhon 10 min drive to Santa Monica
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
Private, Quiet, Garden Cottage close LAX & beach
A private, restful hideaway. safe, charming, a newly renovated 1 bedroom Guest House in the residential, Kentwood area of Westchester. Simple street parking. Walking distance to LMU, Supermarkets, and neighborhood amenities. 10-minute drive to LAX, Playa Del Rey Beach, and SOFI. Drive north on coast to MDR, Venice, Malibu. Open plan Living/Kitchen with all amenities. The living space opens onto private outdoor sitting area. Outdoor view from bedrm. Shared eating area for 6/ barbecue.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviews
Shell House Venice ~ Boho Chic Beach Bungalow
Welcome to Shell House Venice! This light-filled, spacious 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath 1911 Craftsman provides the amenities of a boutique hotel with warm touches that make it feel like home. Perfect for a romantic weekend, family getaway, or writer's retreat. The front porch overlooks a large grassy yard with a picket fence, and is perfect for a morning coffee or an early evening chill. The private, enclosed backyard offers a tranquil setting for outdoor dining & enjoying the fire pit.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews
Duke's Ocean Front Vacation Rental
Set in the heart of Malibu, located next to one of the most popular places in Malibu, Duke's Restaurant, this vacation rental offers magnificent unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath also features a large ocean front deck. The apartment has bright modern furnishings, hardwood floors, and amenities including a large fully-equipped kitchen, mounted TVs in the living room and kids' room, washer & dryer & ample reserved parking for up to 4 cars.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
Beach house with ocean views, hot tub, and parking
This home is nestled in the quaint coastal town of Playa Del Rey. Just a stones throw away from the beach, this ocean retreat is perfect for families, couples, or groups. Enjoy coastal living at it's best with private parking, a prime location , and breathtaking scenery all around. Conveniently located near LAX, LMU, SoFi Stadium, The Forum, Silicon Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, Venice Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Please see below for detailed information.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews
Award-Winning Architectural Glass & Concrete Oasis
Experience the extraordinary Oxford Triangle Modern Glass and Concrete Oasis! This award-winning gem sits atop a historic streetcar line, blending nostalgia with contemporary charm. Designed and built by renowned Venice Architect, Matthew Royce. The house has been picked repeatedly by Architectural Digest as the best Airbnb to book in Los Angeles, first in 2020 and again in 2024. It has also been published by Wallpaper Magazine and Dezeen.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews
The Hideaway Retreat - Mountain Loft with Sauna
Experience this unique mountain loft, designed by a local Topanga artist, with 16' ceilings and views of the surrounding epic mountains. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine, our outdoor barrel steam sauna, and bring the kids or pets for hikes right outside the front door. Book an on-site massage or do a yoga session, watch movies on TVs in every room, or simply relax. Medley Ln offers some of the best views in all of Topanga.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews
Ocean View steps to downtown MB
Hear the ocean waves from your private patio enjoy views from every room ! Enjoy a morning walk along The Strand and dine at one of the amazing outdoor dining options in beautiful Manhattan Beach. Whether you are traveling for business on an extended vacation, this is the perfect home for you. You can’t beat the location, just one block from the most beautiful beach in LA. Parking on site
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews
The Willow - Cabin & Retreat - Amazing Views
The property is knows to have the most epic views in all of Topanga!!! Experience this unique cabin with nothing in sight but vast mountains and blue skies. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine and bring the kids or pets for hikes just 5 minutes from the front door. Book an on-site massage or do a yoga session, watch movies on TVs in every room, or simply relax.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
Beach Home Ocean views 2 Dream of private driveway
Amazing Beach Home, Ocean Views from almost every room. Near Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach. Huge decks everywhere facing Ocean, unobstructed views of Palos Verdes to Malibu. Situated ideally between Marina Del Rey &Manhattan Beach. 5 minutes to LAX & most fwy. Sea and hear Ocean waves . Air conditioning for those rare hot nights !
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews
On the water! Gorgeous 3 Bdrm Home w/ hot tub
Last January, wildfires burned about 12 houses immediately south of our house. Malibu is in a period of rebuilding. Check tide charts for your dates so you know when low tide is (Our beach is accessible at low tide). Our house does not have AC (we provide fans and there’s always a breeze, so expect to sleep with windows open).
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsPopular amenities for Santa Monica Bay holiday rentals
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews
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