
Waterfront vacation rentals in San Francisco
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Top Floor Luxury Beachfront Apartment
Daryl was great to communicate with. Place was spotless with amazing views. Loved the flowers that were waiting for us. Such a lovely place to explore SF.

Luxury Beach View Apartment
This air bnb had such an incredible view. Such a comfortable bed, and I haven’t felt like I wanted to sleep in for so long in a while! Coffee and tea ready to go and an amazing way to start my day. The host was so sweet, took time to talk with me and make me feel safe. Also a super cute and friendly dog :) I would live there if I could! Highly recommend - worth every dime

Stinson Oceanfront - La Sirena
La Sirena was a wonderful rental! The location is unbeatable with great views of the Pacific Ocean and easy access to the restaurants in Stinson. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well appointed! They thought of everything!! Will be back!!

Aquatic Park Place - beautiful location!
An outstanding stay at Helena’s beautiful apartment. Great outdoor area. Excellent space and very tastefully decorated. Everything you need for a great stay.

Beautiful Lake Merritt
Foremost is what an outstanding host Brian is. He was consistently responsive and helpful, and always good-natured. Whenever we needed anything, Brian was very quick to provide it. The apartment was more than adequate for our needs--I especially liked the walk-in closet and the view of the plants on the back deck. The office space was good for getting work done, and the futon couch there could have served as another bed, though the space is open. There is a step up to the bathroom, which has a nice roomy shower, and everything very clean. Also a step up to the kitchen, which can handle one person at a time. Fridge, range, microwave--all clean and of recent vintage. The neighborhood was quiet, even with a handy laundromat and coffee shop just around the corner. We also liked how close we were to Lake Merritt--good walks. We would definitely stay here again, and hope that we'll have the opportunity.

Spacious and charming 1bd apartment on Ocean Beach
Nick's place delivers a truly special oceanfront experience in a quiet neighborhood with a space that is immaculately clean. I will fondly remember the peaceful sounds of the waves and the beautiful sights in Ocean Beach for a while. Bravo!

Convenient bright modern SF pad!
One of THE BEST AirBnB rentals. Location was great, a quiet little nook of South Beach in San Francisco. Location is close to public transportation and very walkable. The condo was beautiful and clean. Loved the patio space and big windows to let the sun pour in. Very quiet condo, very little street noise. The condo was comfortable, welcoming and had everything I needed. Space is beautiful, love the decoration. Angela was a phenomenal host. Easy check in and even easier check out. Hope to stay here again!

SF Coast Work/Play/Hike + HotTub
We had a great stay at this Airbnb! The place was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with all the essentials, including strong WiFi, parking, and bathroom amenities. The location made it easy to get into San Francisco while still having a quiet place to return to. Also great views and near to hiking. What really stood out, though, was the host’s incredible responsiveness. We had a lock issue during our stay, and they went above and beyond—driving an hour and a half to personally bring us a key to the side door to ensure we felt safe. That level of dedication and care made all the difference, and we truly appreciated it. Highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a convenient and well-hosted experience!
Waterfront house rentals

San Francisco Bay Area Ocean View, sleeps 10, 5 BR
First and foremost, thanks Julieta for allowing us to stay at your property. The photos truly don’t do the place and location justice. The views are incredible. The location is perched on a hill whereby its backyard is essentially an incredible hiking journey to several different peaks and vistas. Then, the convenience of having restaurants and grocery stores simply at the bottom of the hill. This is an absolute gem. Book it while you can!

Home in San Francisco modern 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths
A welcoming place with the little extra amenities that make it feel friendly. The books and games were perfect for our 7 and 8 year olds. We loved walking to the beach every day and being so close to Golden Gate Park, where we visited lakes, casting pools, bison, Blue Boat playground which is nearby and the big Children’s playground closer to the east end of the park. Having the driveway to park the car was handy. We didn’t bother going downtown. The best parts of San Francisco are the neighborhoods.

Oceanfront Retreat🐬 with Oceanview🪂,15 mins to SF
Thanks Arlene! My family and I enjoyed our stay!

Waterfront with HUGE Backyard
This was our third stay at this location, which says a lot about how much we have enjoyed our stays at Corria's property. She is very easy to communicate with and makes sure our stay is comfortable. Alameda is such a lovely city with great dining options within walking distance and the outdoor space on the water is really spectacular. We are tremendous "birders" and often spend the mornings spotting ducks and shore birds from the private waterfront and enjoying the hummingbirds buzzing over our heads! We are always very relaxed staying here and enjoy the easy access we have to family living in the area. We look forward to our next stay.

Home in Crockett sleeps 13
The home and view of the bay was beautiful. The amenities and renovated studio provided more than enough space for my group to be there. The access to the home via digital code was fast and easy and the number of parking spaces was more than generous. I would highly recommend this location to everyone and will probably return for another trip myself.

Oceanfront French Cottage in Pacifica, SFO
Another perfect stay at this lovely Airbnb thank you!!

Modern Floating Home | Scenic Sausalito 2BD/1BA
Great space, something new and fun! Lots of great dining within walking distance.

MCM Waterfront Pool/Hot Tub between SF and Napa
Beautiful and peaceful place! Jana & Peter were great hosts.
Waterfront condo rentals

Luxury Penthouse ~ Best View of San Francisco
Loved everything about the place, beautiful view of bay bridge and an awesome place to spend time with your loved ones.

Historic cottage on Greenwich steps with Bay Views
Beautiful view of the bay from the bed, couch, and porch. Love this place and would definitely come back and visit again.

Cliffside Pacifica Hideaway: Unbeatable View!
Place was amazing loved waking up to those views

Lux Water View with Balcony Minutes -San Francisco
My experience was beyond amazing! My partner and I felt right at home spending our time here. Everything from parking, to amenities and suggestions greatly helped and made our time even more enjoyable! Highly recommend Kathy and would love to return! Thank you for being the best host Kathy!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in San Francisco
Total rentals
100 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$71 CAD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
7.8K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
30 properties are a good fit for families
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30 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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