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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

Step back in time on this beautiful classic yacht
Good Luck is a hundred-year-old classic yacht, lovingly restored and ready to transport you to another time while luxuriously spoiling you on your bay area adventure. This dockside charter gives you complete privacy and an amazing nautical experience. Alameda is a beautiful island community in the heart of the Bay, filled with beautiful homes, adorable shops, and many great restaurants. The San Francisco ferry is close by to whisk you to the big city, so why would you want to stay anywhere else?

Floating Oasis, Epic Views
Nestled on the water of the Sausalito Richardson Bay, our houseboat offers an immersive experience of unrivaled beauty. The breathtaking, panoramic views unfold like a canvas right before you. Upper level of remodeled houseboat with rooftop deck, full kitchen and laundry where every detail is thoughtfully designed including local artists' work. Staying here is not just about accommodation; it’s creating memories that will linger long after you’ve departed. Not suitable for young children/pets.

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.

Airstream Coastal Hideaway (Sunset)
On 9 private acres overlooking the stunning Beach and Ocean from a breathtaking cliff top view. Stunning sunsets. Famous surf views with large windows. Fully loaded with all the amenities to make your glamping experience perfect. Fire pit, outside BBQ, outside griddle, Heat, A/C and fully stocked kitchen. Full bathroom with shower. Within 10 mins of Half Moon Bay shopping. Beach access short walk or drive. If this one is booked, there are three other equally similar Airstreams on the property.

Beach House ~180° Views, Hot Tub, Curated Interior
A blissful coastal retreat with unparalled ocean views, the Ocean Parkway House is nestled on a secluded bluff over looking the Pacific. This unique 1960's Bolinas beach house is a spot to truly relax and unwind. Fully updated with a curated mix of vintage and modern furnishings - our cottage has a mid-century design sensibility with luxuries like Coyuchi towels, a chef's kitchen, Scandinavian fireplace, outdoor rain shower, cedar hot tub, and new heated stone loveseat on the upstairs deck.

Floating condo 'A' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay.
Romantic floating condo with breathtaking water views. Relax & enjoy a tranquil escape in style and comfort. Catch the sunrise from your super comfie KING bed or lounge on the deck with occasional pelicans (or even a seaplane) coming and going. Unique and perfect for a getaway, workacation, or retreat. Golden Gate Bridge is 6 min away. Airport bus stops a block away. Walk/bike path to Sausalito & Mill Valley. Ferry/bus to SF. Free parking Read reviews of this or our 3 other floating condos!

Own Floor of Grand Marina Waterfront Home
Private, modern, 1-bedroom in-law suite on the ground level of our grand 3-story home. Spectacular location across from the SF Bay. Features own entrance, front & back gardens, home theater, fireplace & tons of amenities. Paradise for walkers, runners, bikers! Walking distance to most major attractions, restaurants, groceries and shops. Good only for a couple or an individual. Please see all pictures for layout and learn more in Description and House Rules. We look forward to welcoming you!

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace
Small cottage right on the beach. Very close to San Francisco - 20 min from the Golden Gate Bridge. Romantic getaway. Perfect for couples or as a quiet retreat for an individual. Wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and bedroom. Large deck and personal hot tub overlooking the ocean. Feel free to ask me any specific questions you may have and I'll make sure to get back to you promptly. Please consider signing up for travel insurance in case you have a change of plans or get sick.

Newly Updated Guest Suite w/ Sweeping Ocean Views
A dream getaway that's a stone's throw away from the beach! Step inside this crafted home and you'll be greeted by stunning sunsets and ocean views. The living and dining area allows you to soak in the stunning scenery while enjoying a delicious meal. In the evening lay down on the queen size bed and listen to the waves cradle you to sleep. Walk distance to eateries, supermarket and to the outlook where you may catch glimpses of gray whales and dolphins swimming along the coastline.

Marina Suite
True Marina Waterfront property. Across the street from the beautiful Marina Greens!! With a view of Alcatraz! Welcome to a complete privacy 650 FT² Marina Suite. Living room, one bedroom with 2 memory foam queen size beds and bathroom. Snacks area providing espresso/coffee machine, glass electric tea kettle, microwave, utensils, plates and cups. Walking distance to Fort Mason, Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and Chestnut Street. Including one car private carport.

Oceanfront Home in Pacifica, CA
Experience the ultimate coastal living with the Pacific Ocean as your backyard on Pedro Point—recently featured on the television series Staycation NorCal: A Golden Baycation. Boasting breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views, this stunning 3 BR 2-bath home offers a serene retreat. Walk to the surf and beach just steps from home. Enjoy sunsets from the deck, cozy nights by the gas fire pit, and catch the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear horizon.
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Lux Water View with Balcony Minutes -San Francisco

Gimme Shelter 2 bed, 2 bath on the water
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ1,003 | ﺩ.ﺇ837 | ﺩ.ﺇ771 | ﺩ.ﺇ801 | ﺩ.ﺇ771 | ﺩ.ﺇ881 | ﺩ.ﺇ984 | ﺩ.ﺇ863 | ﺩ.ﺇ885 | ﺩ.ﺇ881 | ﺩ.ﺇ826 | ﺩ.ﺇ654 |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17°C | 14°C | 11°C |
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