Beachfront vacation rentals in San Mateo County

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Home in Pacifica

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviews

Oceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳

Remodeled oceanfront home with sweeping Pacific views and whale watching! Ultra clean and comfortable. The perfect cozy boho getaway for couples, families and travelers. 3 bed, 1 bath. • Self check-in🔑 • Directly in front of the ocean with beach access steps away 🌊 • Wonderful restaurants just two blocks away 🥗 • Professionally sanitized✨ • Renovated with smart tech • Fire pit with Adirondack loungers in the front, fire pit with chairs on the back deck • Foosball/Pool/Pac-Man🕹️ • Free Parking

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Apartment in Pacifica

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 819 reviews

Luxury Beach View Apartment

Just a short stroll from beautiful LindaMar Beach, this large private spacious studio is perfect for your next beach getaway. It has a breathtaking unobstructed ocean view which can be seen from anywhere in the unit, including the bathroom and shower. Surfboard rental is included with your stay offering a bonus activity for your trip! There is a huge private deck with a wraparound bench, lounge chairs, and a sunbed for your enjoyment while starring at one of the nicest ocean views in California

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

* Beachfront Paradise * with Direct Beach Access

This private and magical property has direct beach access! The grounds are gorgeous with lush gardens and an expansive lawn. It's walking distance to restaurants, music venues & galleries. Enjoy ocean views while you relax in the hot tub or snuggle by the fire pit! Surfer's Beach + Princeton Harbor are just to the north. The Coastal Trail passes by and is perfect for biking or walking. Enjoy surfing, golfing, horse back riding, swimming or just relaxing with a cocktail while watching the sunset!

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Home in Pacifica

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Oceanfront French Cottage in Pacifica, SFO

Welcome to this Luxurious & Cozy Beach home with direct unobstructed Ocean Views -15 Minutes to downtown San Francisco and SFO Airport. Ideal for a relaxing family vacation, romantic or working getaway!! Modern 2 bedroom 2 baths with fully equipped kitchen. Warm and cozy facing the ocean and steps to the Pacifica beach and fishing pier, board walk, Sharp Park and short walk to the historic Sharp Park Golf Course. Plenty of walking trails. Please check out the wonderful reviews from my guests.

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Home in Pacifica

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 486 reviews

Oceanfront Retreat🐬 with Oceanview🪂,15 mins to SF

Our home is a 3 Bedroom and 2 bathroom SFH, which is perfect for family vacations and business trips. • Professionally sanitized with self-check in • Right in front of the beach with beach access and shops/restaurants 0.2 miles away • Fully renovated with smart home technologies • Situated on a corner lot with great privacy • Watch ocean, whales, sunset from our rooms and large deck • Fire table with high chairs in the backyard deck • 10 miles drive to SFO, 13 miles to SF piers • Free Parking

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Home in Moss Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Seal Cove Beach House - Shelter Here

A great place to 'shelter in place. Beautiful views, scenic hikes on quiet trails, tide pool exploration. Newly rebuilt house above Seal Cove Beach in Moss Beach, CA. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large great room, fully equipped modern kitchen and large deck all with expansive ocean views. Beach access and beautiful Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Park one block north of house. WiFi, 2 TV's, ample street parking. Moss Beach is between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay with great beaches and hiking.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Entire house：Steps to beach and ample space

Give your family best summer memories at this 4 BRs 3.5 BAs well decorated house. Just 2 mins walk/one block to ocean front, restaurant and art galleries, everything. Best house for a multi-generation family vacation at beach! The house is ideal for family gathering with 3 queen, 1 full, 2 single beds. One sofa bed, floor mattress and roll away bed are available upon request. Please read full description before booking. It's in a quiet residential area. No event or wild party allowed.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews

Ocean View House Few Steps from Miramar Beach

Beautiful beach house with an ocean view. One block away from Miramar beach, one of the best beaches in Half Moon Bay. Walking distance from the coastal trail, downtown, the marina, and many great restaurants and coffee shops. The house includes an outdoor jacuzzi in the backyard, a dry sauna, and a deck with a spectacular view of the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood — no tolerence to noise and no backyard activities allowed after 10 PM. No smoking on property including backyard.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

Luxury Ocean Front & Harbor View Home

Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Princeton by the Sea, just a mile north of Half Moon Bay, this stunning property is the perfect destination for your next coastal retreat. The two-bedroom, three-bathroom beautiful space sleeps up to 6 people and features spectacular views of Pillar Point Harbor and Half Moon Bay throughout the common areas and bedrooms. This is the ultimate in coastal luxury, featuring modern appliances and an open floor plan through all the common areas.

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Townhouse in Pacifica

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews

Safe and Serene Beachfront Sanctuary! (Mermaid 2)

This wonderful 1bed/1bath townhouse sits right on the beach promenade of Pacifica and the Pacifica Pier (see aerial photo). Sleeps up to 3 people on 1 Queen bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 Air Bed. End each day with a breathtaking view of the Pacific sunset on your private front patio or entertain friends in your large landscaped back yard (with BBQ). Backyard also included outdoor shower. Private parking space for 1 car included. Washer and Dryer in unit!

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Home in El Granada

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Miramar Escape! OceanView, RoofDeck & Steps2Beach

Your Ideal Coastal Getaway! Savor the uninterrupted ocean and sunset views from this charming Miramar Beach home. Just a minute’s walk to the sandy shores, the California Coastal Trail, and top-rated beachfront eateries, this retreat offers an exceptional seaside experience. Located in the desirable Miramar Beach area, it provides easy access to both tranquil and lively beaches, scenic trails, live music, and an abundance of renowned restaurants.

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Home in Moss Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Relaxing Getaway with Breathtaking Ocean Views

Enjoy living in this beautiful coastal neighborhood. This west side Moss Beach (Seal Cove) 2310sqft house has whitewater ocean views from nearly every room and hillside views from the other rooms. Moments away from the coastal trail (toward Mavericks) or Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (toward The Distillery). Centrally located. Ideal for a commuters retreat. 30 minutes from San Francisco, SFO and San Mateo.