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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

Tomales Bay: Tranquility, Bay Views, Kayaks &
Indulge and awaken your senses in this coveted bayfront, luxurious retreat, with direct water access. Giant windows are your private portals to ever changing light over the bay and unobstructed views of Hog Island and Point Reyes Seashore. Observe the wildlife and beauty of this natural environment, breathe fresh salty air and dine on oysters while listening to lapping waves. It’s a perfect place to pause and reset! Modern, minimalist furnishings, privacy, comfort, carefully crafted details plus

Magical Beachfront SF Bay Retreat 3BR 1.5B
Magical waterfront home on the beach in charming Point Richmond, furnished in tribal art & Asian antiques! Huge bay views from your own big deck over the water, from the lovely living & dining areas, from your master bedroom space, from your modern kitchen - even from your shower! Hear the waves! Enjoy glorious sunsets, and see the evening lights from San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge! New ferry direct to SF! *PLEASE CONTACT US WITH AN "INQUIRY" BEFORE REQUESTING DATES! THANK YOU!*

Stunning Sunset , OceanView, Coastal Home, Trails
Perfect for biz travelers to San Francisco, company retreats, off-site meetings, or family vacation! • stunning ocean view. Sunset • free parking • 15 min SFO, 10 mi. SF, 20 mi. Half Moon Bay • 1 mi. surf at Pacifica State Beach,Pacifica Beach Park, hiking trails • 2.6 mi. Pacifica Pier • 3.6 mi. Mori Point • sweeping hillside views thru-out/w ocean views • full kitchen, washer/dryer, tv/wifi • beaches dotted/w quaint shops/restaurants • privacy & fresh coastal air • Uber is easy and convenient

Amazing Welcoming Unique Ocean Home
My exceptionally beautiful, welcoming home with breathtaking close-up ocean view is a perfect for your romantic getaway, artist retreat or small family gathering. Come sit in the garden and watch the waves roll in or sit in the hot tub in the moonlight. 3 min walk to Beach, 20 min drive to San Francisco, 15 min drive to Muir Woods. My home is on top floor of building, completely separate entrance and living space. Designated parking. Private use of Hot Tub . No pets, smoking or big parties.

Great Highway Oceanfront studio
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.

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.

Ocean/Beach Front 2B1B Retreat • 15 min to SFO/SF
Unwind in style with breathtaking ocean views and golden sunsets at this remodeled 2B1B coastal retreat—just 15 minutes from SFO and San Francisco. Perched on the second floor of a duplex and steps from the beach, it’s ideal for whale watching, surfing, or peaceful seaside strolls. Oversized windows fill the space with natural light and stunning views. Enjoy brand-new smart appliances, stylish furniture, free under-unit parking, and voice-controlled lights and TV for a seamless, relaxing stay.

Rustic Beach Cottage with Hot Tub on Tomales Bay
Riley Beach Cottage sits on stilts just a few feet above the east shore of Tomales Bay. The great room, master bedroom, hot tub and northwest facing redwood decks all provide land's end views of Point Reyes National Seashore across this pristine estuary. With its own beach for launching kayaks or just doing nothing, this cottage has been a favorite due to its proximity to the water, front-row views of nature and simplicity. For more space, also book our Family Beach Cottage right next door.

Mount Tamalpais View — the Heart of Marin County
Stunning views of Mount Tamalpais off the deck. Modern appliances, quartz counters and oak hardwood floors. Large windows and french doors allow year round sun. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking at trailheads just a short walk or ride down the road. Make the drive to West Marin and the Wine Country. A cozy lounging space to work remotely, watch movies and local TV or write/create/dream in a space that inspires with sunlight and views. Stroll downtown for music, dining and the Rafael Theatre.

Luxury Beachfront Penthouse Near SF (Blue Wave 3)
Leave your worries behind as you step into this exquisite beach-front sanctuary just minutes from San Francisco. This designer penthouse is built around breathtaking panoramic Pacific views via 10' floor to ceiling glass. A gas fireplace and huge terrace ensure your views are always comfortable. Bathroom features extra-deep spa soaking tub. Sleeps up to 6 people on 2 king beds and 2 twin air beds. Central SF 20 mins, BART 10 mins, I-280 to SV 10 mins Dedicated parking space included.

Oceanfront at La Paz in Stinson Beach
Feel at home on the beach...Fantastic views of sand, surf & mountains. 1 BR apt located upstairs in 3 unit building. Max 2 guests. Fully furnished w/full kitchen, patio BBQ, WiFi, Smart TV, queen bed w/heated mattress pads. 1 dog welcome..$75 fee-charged separately once booking is confirmed & accepted by the host. (no cats please). Cleaning fee, AirBnb Service Fee & hotel occupancy tax charged at the time of booking. No occupancy tax: 30+ days stays.
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Costal Haven

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Cozy studio close to beach

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Cabin on the Beach

Carriage house waterfront on Tomales Bay with dock
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Lighthouse | 2 Queen | near the Beach | 2 Units

2 Queen | Lighthouse | Beach Access | 2 Units

King Cove View | Lighthouse Hotel | Oceanfront

Lighthouse Hotel | King Skyline | near Mori Point

Lighthouse Hotel | Jr. Suite | Ocean View | Pool

2 Queen | Lighthouse Hotel | near Gray Whale Cove

Jr. Suite | Ocean View | Lighthouse Hotel

Cozy Two Queen beds, Fireplace, Balcony
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Mid-Century Modern Home with Waterfront Views

Tomales Bay Retreat

Midcentury Waterfront w/ Spectacular Views & Dock

Joe's Studio on Tomales Bay, Pt. Reyes, Marshall

Charming Garden Apartment, Steps From The Beach

Ocean Crest

Spacious and charming 1bd apartment on Ocean Beach

In Muir Beach! Your Nice Guest Suite By The Beach!
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