Vacation rentals with beach access in San Rafael

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Guest suite in Outer Sunset

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Great Highway Oceanfront studio and backyard oasis

Come stay at the only AirBnB located on the historic Great Highway in San Francisco. Come experience what the New York Times includes on it's best places in the world to visit list. This private studio includes a Saatva luxe King mattress, Luxe sheets and down duvet, fire pit, picnic table, and giant back yard with a 50 foot pine tree and clover lawn. This is one of the few rentals that is located directly on beach/great highway in San Francisco. Come enjoy a secluded beachside escape.

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Home in Half Moon Bay

5 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Fabulous Beach Get Away - Brand New Beach House

Amazing Newly Built Beach House. Wake-up in this beautiful beach house in a tranquil neighborhood just a short stroll to the beach, walking trails, and restaurants. This beautifully decorated, two story home is perfect for your next beach get away! This house is fully equipped with TV, fireplace, new cozy beds, outdoor fire pit and BBQ, and much more. Enjoy this town which features horseback riding, fishing, boating, surfing, quaint downtown with shops, wine tasting, restaurants and much more.

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Home in Marshall

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Family Beach Cottage

Third generation family cottage with beach, private hot tub on the deck and amazing views of Tomales Bay. The gravel frontage road leading from State Route 1 to the Beach Cottage was once part of the narrow gauge railroad that took vacationers, farm animals and lumber up and down the coast from 1871 to 1930. If you need more space, you can also book our Rustic Beach Cottage, which is directly next door and offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, as well as its own outdoor hot tub and fabulous bay view.

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Apartment in Stinson Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews

Bright and Cozy Beach Retreat

Beautiful beach bungalow in Stinson Beach Village sits at the base of Mt Tamalpais. A short walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, and local store. Great hiking trails, Mat Davis Trail, Bolinas, a beautiful drive to Point Reyes and Tomales Bay Oyster Farm. A Day trip to Muir Woods National Park is a must. Lots of great outdoor activities to enjoy! Best suited for couples, girls week end or a quiet, relaxing retreat by the sea. Be sure to check out the awesome pastry brkfst cart at Parkside!

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Home in Stinson Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Stinson Beach Retreat

Stylish open floor plan on this newly built home. Perfect location just 5 houses from the beach. Far enough out of town to avoid the crowds but close enough for a 10+ minute walk to the quaint village. Great volume and light throughout the home with beautiful finishes. Chef's kitchen, linear gas fireplace. Large deck off main living area with dining table and Hot Tub at pebbled patio. Garage/spillover room provides queen sofa bed, added flat screen TV, games, laundry. Parking for 3 cars.

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Apartment in Half Moon Bay

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Modern Oceanview 2-Bed Apartment Home

Located in just 5mins walk from the beach, this freshly renovated apartment home has a style of its own. Yet, it is the Pacific Ocean views and all of its marine life, that captures your attention from the moment you open the front door. Beautiful, fully equipped modern kitchen, with large aisle, from where you could enjoy a cup of morning coffee while gazing at the ocean waves. Spend your evenings on the large outdoor patio with electric BBQ grill while enjoying timeless Pacific sunsets.

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Home in Marshall

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 347 reviews

Bleu Bay Cottage

*Seaside Sanctuary: 1 bdrm/1 bath retreat with incredible Tomales Bay views. *Private Beach Access: Enjoy your own low-tide beach and a hot tub perched over the water. *Relaxing Ambiance: Gas stove provides warmth and cozy vibes. *Modern Comforts: Deluxe amenities, high-speed WiFi, and dedicated workspaces. *Full Kitchen: Stocked with organic coffee, tea, oils, and condiments. *Effortless Stay: Professionally cleaned, no checkout chores, and generous arrival/departure times (3PM/12PM)

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Tiny home in Pedro Point-Shelter Cove

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews

NEW!Beach Bungalow 4 Private, Clean,No Common Area

Anchor Inn is a modern coastal getaway, located just a five minutes walk from where the local's surf at Linda Mar Beach. Designed to be light and open, this space was built from the ground up for a private getaway. You can conveniently walk to Pacifica's cutest surf shops and cafes on your way to the sand - or take a short drive to the bustling city of San Francisco. Enjoy a quiet beach neighborhood as you rest and relax on the California Coast. This studio has a calm coastal theme!

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Home in Half Moon Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 133 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 Moss Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

Walk to the Beach from this Ocean Front Home

Your beachfront escape awaits you. Come immerse yourself in the serenity of this Pacific Ocean retreat gracefully set in a secluded beach just 25 mins south of San Francisco. This 2 bed / 2 bath home features breathtaking ocean views and direct beach access just a few steps down. The hot tub overlooking the ocean, fire pits and a putting green complete this idyllic space. Comfortably sleeps 4 adults on 2 king beds and 2 high quality airbeds are provided for total sleeping for 6.

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Condo in Pacifica

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Game room, 20 min to SF, hot tub, beach 1 block

Our beach condo is the ultimate family-friendly spot. For the adults, a hot tub. For the kids, a decked out game room with pop-a-shot, arcade games and Mario Kart. There's 200+ mbps internet, a giant 77 inch TV and a workspace. There are premium Helix mattresses and heated toilet seat. You can hear the ocean! It's walking distance to the beach, breweries, an 18-hole golf course and gorgeous coastal hiking. And it's just 20 minutes from downtown SF and 15 minutes to SFO airport.

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Guest suite in Half Moon Bay

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

New! Oceanview Penthouse, Walking to Beach

A perfect romantic getaways to this stylish indoor/outdoor Penthouse! We are 10 mins walk to beaches and 15 mins walk to award winning restaurants. There are a lot of fun activities: spending your days on the beach, exploring the hiking, biking, golfing, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just simply kick back relax in this quiet and picturesque property with a panoramic ocean view, enjoying the sunset and the beautiful garden. We are 30 mins to SF or 60 mins to Santa Cruz.