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Downtown Beach Home, 5 min to Beach! Backyard, BBQ
Sam was very friendly, responsive, and accommodating. The please was clean and easy to check in to. Shower upstairs had low pressure so would recommend showering downstairs but overall would definitely recommend staying here.

Costa Mesa- South coast metro location Lake View
Great stay! The apartment was spotless, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The building has excellent amenities like a gym and pool. Highly recommend!

RENOVATED Bungalow Steps to Beach, Shops & Dining
This was our second time staying in Jonathan's place and might not be the last (if he'll have us.) Great location. Wonderful neighborhood. Place was clean and perfect for what we needed. Can't recommend it enough!

Ollie’s Kitchen Bed & Breakfast II
My husband, two girls, and I absolutely loved our stay at Ollie’s place! The location is perfect, and sitting in front of that window every morning with my coffee is something I’m going to daydream about nonstop. We walked right out to the beach every morning after breakfast, and Ollie had chairs, toys, and much more for us to use on the beach. Her breakfast each morning was such a treat! We couldn’t get enough of her delicious baked treats. Ollie is so kind, and is super quick to respond with anything you may need. Thanks Ollie for the best family vacay! ❤️

Seaside Beach Villa - Studio Apartment on the sand
We loved staying here! The place was beautiful and perfect for our little family! Kim was super easy to communicate with and very proactive in her responses! We would love to stay again when back in Long Beach!

Ocean View of Long Beach Harbor
This place was exquisite! There was a lot of room to spread out and relax and to make ourselves at home. The host and cohost were very welcoming, responsive, and kind. The private garage was a huge bonus for security and convenience. The place was spotless and had everything we needed to make it ours for a week. The view is amazing and peaceful to sit back and sip a coffee in the morning. The street out front can be noisy with people cruising, but the host provides sound machines in every room, and little gift bags of ear plugs and a sleep mask (it looked like one, I didn’t open it as I travel with my own). They thought of everything. If I’m back in Long Beach again I’ll be looking to stay here before anywhere else.

Downtown 2BR rental- walking to beach, shops, eats
This was one of the best AirBnB’s we have stayed at. It was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. My husband loved the large box of condiment packets so we didn’t need to buy any. Keurig with lots of flavors was also nice so we didn’t have to buy coffee. The beds were very comfortable and had the most comfortable sheets. Space is a little tight, but it was just fine for what we needed. I would definitely stay here again.

Stylish & Sunny | OceanView~Pool
I absolutely loved this Airbnb! The 2 bed, 2 bath setup was perfect. The couches were super comfortable, and the view of the beach from the balcony was stunning. There was plenty to do in the area, yet it still felt peaceful and relaxing. You really can’t beat the location—just minutes from the Long Beach Aquarium and close to everything we needed. Hands down, one of my favorite Airbnbs ever!
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June 10% Off- Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home!
A great location right on a fantastic beach, walking distance from local bars, restaurants, coffee shop (with fantastic baked goods), and breweries. There is a great bike path that runs along the beach. We vacationed with our children and their young families. The house had everything we needed along with all kinds of toys and games and a great sand play area off the deck, which is part of the beach.

Beachfront Retreat Getaway
Jennifer’s beachfront home was lovely! It was clean, spacious, comfortable and right on the beach. It was the perfect place for our family to celebrate my niece’s first birthday. It was so peaceful, we could hear the waves from the couch. Stunning views.

NEW 2Bath 216B Upper Light Filled Casita w/AC
I stayed at Casa De Balboa for a long weekend with my wife and in-laws and we couldn't be happier! The location was perfect, you could see both the ocean and the marina from the balcony over the garage and you are within walking distance of tons of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars (< 5 minute walk) without the noise that comes with being right there. The beds were very comfortable, there are plenty of pillows and towels, the kitchen was well stocked, and being able to park in a garage made the trip perfect. We would stay here again in a heartbeat and will be looking to book Casa De Balboa next time we are in the area!

Boardwalk Patio | Steps to Sand, Pier Views
We had a blast!!! The parking is a little tricky, lol. The house, the location, and the view was absolutely PERFECT!!! My daughter and I were in town for some medical things and tried to make it special. Huge win!!! The home is lovey, the view spectacular, and everything is in walking distance!!! I would high recommend!!!! Thank you for hosting us!!!

Balboa Breeze by AvantStay | Beachfront Retreat
The place was very nice, clean, and close to lots of restaurants. I wish it had been the upstairs unit, with not much space between the sliding door, the wall, and pedestrians walking by it was a little too close for comfort for me, otherwise it was a great condo. The hosts were very communicative. I have one CON, that bed is HARD AS A ROCK! But if you like a firm bed then it will work fine for you.

Trailside Treasures- 6 Beds (1 King) Near Disney
Jennifer was an amazing host! House was exactly as described and the location was perfect for still being close to downtown LA but cheaper & calmer than staying in the big city. Jennifer went above and beyond by providing us with a rice cooker, for my partner who has special food needs. She also was willing to ship back a sentimental value item that we accidentally left. If I ever come back to Santa Ana I’ll be booking with Jennifer 100%!

The Anchor House
We were very distressed by the fires and Dave was very kind always answered our questions promptly. We had some relief staying so close to the beach. It’s beautiful. Thank you Dave

Casa Del Mar on Beach Road.
We loved our stay in Dana Point and would recommend this airbnb without hesitation. The location is incredible and right on the beach. The home is so well-appointed, clean and comfortable. We had a ton of family fun with all the games and bikes and beach gear that come with the house. We got to see dolphins swimming in the waves right in front of the deck on our last day which was a real treat. Julie was a wonderful host - so thoughtful, kind, detailed, and easy to communicate with. We’d definitely come back and stay again if we get the chance! Thanks again Julie!
Waterfront apartment rentals
Christopher - 2001 Court St.
This is the perfect little place right next to New Port Pier. It was clean and spacious. It was fun to be next to the pier with all the restaurants and shops. The beach is just steps away and they have a cute farmers market on Sundays. It was perfect.

Ocean View Oasis Near Convention Center & Beach
I highly recommend Sam's place. The apartment clean and really nice. The location was also great

Beachfront on the Bay- penthouse on the sand
This condo was very beautiful and the views from the living room and dining room were amazing. Our only thing is we didn't realize how steep the stairs were, and my mother couldn't climb them, so she had to stay somewhere else. Then we checked out. So, we paid for something we couldn't enjoy and that was sad. Not even a small portion of a refund was offered to us.

Beachfront Condo | Location | Endless Views | Surf
My family and I have an amazing stay here in this beautiful home. Kristi was so quick with responses to any questions. We will definitely be returning.

Ocean View Studio Near Convention Ctr and Beach
We had a fantastic stay at this lovely studio apartment conveniently located just a short walk from the water. In fact, everything was within walking distance! In the future, whenever we stay in Long Beach, we will be checking for availability here first. The apartment was spotless and well maintained. The bed was super comfy, too! I drank my morning coffee on the balcony and just enjoyed the view. The building felt very secure. The clearly detailed instructions Nico provided made the check-in process stress free. And, when we did have any questions, Nico was very attentive and always responded within minutes. We had no issues with the parking garage and were confident our vehicle was in a safe location. Ultimately, this is one of the best places we’ve stayed under the Airbnb umbrella.

Spatious 2 bedroom apt, 1 block from beach
We picked this Airbnb for the convenience of being near the beach and other amenities. It was a perfect place for our stay. It was clean and comfortable. The area was quiet and peaceful. Would stay here again.

Endless Sunset- Near Beach, Surf and Pet Friendly!
Location was great! Hosts were quick to respond and very helpful. Thank you!

On the Sand beachfront 3b/2b remodeled first floor
Wow! Henry and Maria were absolutely amazing hosts! They were very helpful and responsive and most of all very accommodating. The home was spotless and better than described. Would recommend 1000% Thank you The Lampkin’s
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Costa Mesa
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$167 SGD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
590 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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20 properties include access to wifi
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