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Nothing Beats Ocean Front
Great place right on the beach. It’s small but perfect for what you pay! We enjoyed our stay and will be booking again.

Beach Apartment near Oceanside Pier
Love staying here with my kids. They enjoy the beach and pool. I enjoy surfing! The bed and pull out sofa are very comfortable. I personally appreciate tons of hooks to hang up wet stuff. Can’t wait to stay here again!

Ocean close apartment UnitB
Location! This rental is walking distance to everything in the heart of Oceanside. Steps to the beach, short walk to all restraunts in downtown Oceanside, .75 miles to the harbor. Rental was plenty big for 2 adults. Highly recommended! Perfect place to stay for a wonderful getaway!

Sky High Luxury Penthouse
John is so friendly and responsive. Also reply very fast and very accommodating! The apartment is very clean and the view is awesome! Had a good time at the game room downstairs. The pool looks nice, but it was windy during our stay, so we did not use the pool much during the stay. Hope we could catch the game season as we should be able to see the game clearly from the apartment! Thanks very much, John!

Oceanfront View 1 BR Best in Pacific Beach! - 509
It doesn't get much better than this. You can watch the ocean all day from 5 floors up. The unit had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Modern Sky Oasis in Downtown SD
Great place to stay its right across from the ballpark and very close to all restaurants and nightlife in Gaslamp.

Mission Beach 1 BDRM w/ Large Ocean View Deck 714
We had a teriffic stay at Dan's condo...It was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. Dan and Sheryl were awesome to accommodate our needs. Thank you so much for a fantastic time.

Studio Oceanview King in Beachfront Apt (207)
Outstanding place in a terrific location and a great, communicative, and lovely host. It's right on the water, so you can hear the soothing sounds of the waves crashing. The bed and home is extremely comfortable. There's tons of terrific things to do. The host is very responsive, clear, and kind.
Waterfront house rentals

Bay View Beach House - Coastal Retreat
Michael was a great host. I really appreciated the opportunity to check in early even though it didn’t work out. I also appreciated the fast and efficient communication. The house was perfect for our stay. Would definitely recommend. Thanks again for your hospitality!

3bd Beach House A Strand of Paradise
Came here for our family Spring Break get away! We all had a wonderful time! The view is way better in person and the waves crashing at night meant a peaceful nights sleep! Highly recommend for families or group getaways! Fully stocked kitchen was an added bonus!

Luxury Stay Steps to Ocean & Bay
A lovely home in a peaceful neighborhood. The host was proactive in ensuring we felt at home. It was a great experience start to finish!

San Diego Beachfront House 60s to sand, surf, pier
Mike was awesome. My family and I are from near Pasadena CA. Mike was awesome in making us feel welcomed in lieu of the unfortunate fires in LA county. His house was beautiful. The view of the ocean was exactly what we wanted. As a plus, the spot was near a brewery (walking distance) where they had amazing coffee and food. We were also about 20 mins from downtown, and a short drive to nearby stores like Costco and Target. Thanks Mike for everything!

3 Levels Of Bay Views! With NEW Updated Baths!
This was our second stay at this delightful home. It has the ideal location, just across the walkway from the bay side beach. And a quick walk across the street to the ocean side. The kids played for hours in the sand, we rented bikes and rode all around Mission Bay, and enjoyed sitting out on our porch and watching the world go by. The house is well stocked with what we needed. With three stories there’s plenty of room to spread out, have some privacy if needed, or hang out on the main floor with a great big dining table and comfortable living room.

Ocean Breeze with ease, near Carlsbad Village
Great place to stay at. In walking distance of the beach, and Carlsbad Village. Great place for a weekend getaway. Quiet neighborhood.

Stunning Beach House! 2 Tubs & Outdoor Shower New!
Stayed here for our anniversary with our pup and enjoyed every moment from check in to check out. Place was insanely clean and we really enjoyed the outdoor amenities. It’s in the perfect location with the beach and tons of restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. 10/10 stay and would definitely book again. Thank you Ricardo !

The Bounding Main 4 Bed, 3 Bath Beachfront Home!
This place is fantastic! The location is perfect. The space has been maximized so there’s a lot of room for hanging out and resting.Plenty of room for our family of 10. The view from the upstairs balcony is so beautiful and fun to watch the beachgoers and surfers. The property is less than a 10 minute walk to the pier. Great location for a fun family beach getaway! And Jayme was the best host! We were able to check in early and late. Her communication was perfect. Highly recommend this gem!
Waterfront condo rentals

Ocean front condo heart of pacific beach
Very nice condo with outstanding views of the ocean. The place was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much and the location allowed us to walk to restaurants and clubs, as well as to drive to many attractions across the city very easily within 30 minutes. Having the assigned parking spot was especially nice. We would definitely stay at Maria's condo again.

#3, Ocean Front Studio by the Beach in Carlsbad
We loved being so close to the beach and so close to Carlsbad Village; once we parked our car we walked everywhere. So nice to have designated parking, too. The place was very nice, queen bed super comfortable. The pullout bed was not as comfortable, but after layering the sofa seat cushions on the 2nd night it was much better. Everything was very clean, the kitchen was fully stocked, bedding and towels were high quality. We would definitely choose this unit again. We found it remarkably quiet despite being so close to everything. The team at Sea Breeze is VERY responsive, but even with that we had a couple of questions that never got answered. That did not impact our enjoyment. We walked to State Street and had an amazing breakfast at Wildland followed by some good boutique shopping, then ice cream at Handels; a great rooftop dinner during happy hour at Fresco, and the rest of the time we stayed right on our deck or on the beach at Sea Breeze. Can’t wait to do it again!

Bayfront Beach Condo on Boardwalk + King Master
The place at Mission Beach was cozy and comfortable for a family of three. We settled right in and the hosts were friendly and responsive when we communicated with them. Great location as well with tons of things to do for kids of all ages.

Oceanview, 2 Balconies, Recently Upgraded Kitchen!
We enjoyed staying at Justin’s place. The communication was great via email. The location was right on the beach and boardwalk. There are several restaurants within walking distance including breakfast places. There’s plenty of nightlife around the area if you’re looking for that. Even though you could hear some of the noise from the nightlife in the front bedroom, it couldn’t be heard from the master and it wasn’t distracting inside the condo. We could hear the sound of the ocean from the master bedroom, which was relaxing. The kitchen was new and clean as well as the bathroom counters. The master shower needs an update and maybe new bedroom carpet, but are still acceptable. The beds were really comfortable. He provided shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dish soap, and paper towels. It was just as described on the listing. It’s not the fanciest place I’ve rented, but it was spacious and very convenient, plus parking was included. We would definitely stay here again.

E107- Ocean & Harbor Views, North Coast Village
Tiffany responded so fast to ask my messages. I am so grateful we found this place! We were able to walk to the Harbor park everyday and enjoy the sunset out our window. The pool was very clean and the hot tubs are actually hot! The most impressive part was how beautifully kept the grounds were and the area was maintained professionally. Everybody who worked there was very respectful and kind. I really like visiting here.

Oceanfront Elegant Condo - Remarkable Amenities
We absolutely loved our stay here! Stunning view, excellent location, and peaceful surroundings. We felt right at home and loved all of the thoughtful touches throughout the condo. Would highly recommend staying here; we definitely hope to be back!

Ocean View 3 Bedrooms Condo, just steps from the p
Gary and Diane’s place is wonderful! The condo is beautiful, and has an amazing ocean view & access to the beach. It is spacious, comfortable, very well equipped, and spotless. We loved it and would love to go back.

Luxurious and Spacious Condo steps from the Beach
Abraham was a great host. Excellent communication. The place was wonderful and just steps to the beach. We would definitely stay there again. We were told the place came with multiple boogie boards, there was only one there when we arrived. I messaged Abraham to let him know and within a couple hours he had delivered 2 more boogie boards for us. Very proactive and excellent! The resort area pools/hot tubs and other amenities were very nice also.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Carlsbad
Total rentals
160 properties
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7.8K reviews
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120 properties are a good fit for families
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60 properties allow pets
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40 properties have a pool
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