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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

Santa Cruz A-Frame
This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

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?

Beach Airstream (Bliss) - New Listing
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!

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.

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.

Stylish Houseboat, Stellar Views in Best Location
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Bottom level of updated houseboat with floating dock, full kitchen and laundry. Outdoor gas firepit to enjoy the sun rise and set. You might experience a Sea Plane Tour landing during your stay! Walk to bike path, next door to Club Evexia Fitness & Wellness Center. Prime location to tour SF, Marin & Napa. Enquire about long term stays also. Not suitable for children under 12 or pets.

Surfscape Beach House, Beach & Ocean views
Surfscape Beach House 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom With Secluded Beach. Welcome to our beach house for the 'Ultimate Pacific Coast Surf Experience'. Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific approximately 4 miles north of Bodega Bay. The photo's will depict views from the actual property and the beautiful coastal inspired interior. You will have your own private stairs down to a sheltered, secluded beach.

Sea Wolf Bungalow
If you're looking for the most spectacular views on the San Mateo Coast, come to Sea Wolf Bungalow. Located just 20 minutes southwest of San Francisco and 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay, this historic cabin sits on its on own point with sweeping views of the Pacific. Enjoy whale watching, the beach, surfing, fishing, golf, hiking and the fabulous dining of the coastal area.
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