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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.

Sunny Coastal Retreat-1 King Bed 1 Bath Apt in LBC
We had a great long weekend at Ami's place! The apartment is very spacious, quiet, spotless & comfortable. The place was stocked with everything we needed to prepare food. We were so appreciative of the coffee, snacks & drinks that Ami left for us - this was so nice after a long drive and late arrival. I can see that parking might be challenging but we didn't have any issues with this. We easily walked to the store, beach & convention center. The host thought of every comfort & detail.

RENOVATED Bungalow Steps to Beach, Shops & Dining
I had an amazing stay at this property! The location is absolutely perfect, just a short walk to the beach, shops, and a great selection of restaurants. The space itself was spotless and beautifully maintained. Everything felt fresh and inviting from the moment I arrived. The beds were incredibly comfortable, which made it so easy to relax and get a great night’s sleep after a day of exploring. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect beach getaway!

Ollie’s Kitchen Bed & Breakfast II
I loved staying at Ollie's place more than I can express. It is a breath of fresh air, so beautiful, and so lovely. The breakfast was such a fantastic and delicious added touch and the pictures--as beautiful as they are--don't do it justice. The beach is also very sparsely occupied so you can really have a lot of room to yourself out there. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!

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 place was perfect for our family! My husband always has a difficult time sleeping away from home, but he didn’t have trouble sleeping here! The beds are super comfortable, along with the linens, pillows, etc. We were able to get great use out of the wagon and boogie boards. I loved the location; we walked to the beach in under 10min, walked to the grocery store, and of course my husband enjoyed his morning walk to Starbucks every morning. The kitchen had a beautiful gas stove where we enjoyed cooking every night. Greg, I can’t thank you enough for our best family trip yet!!!

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!
Waterfront house rentals

Beachfront Retreat Getaway
I had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb! The location is absolutely fantastic—close to some restaurants and small businesses, making it super convenient to explore the area. The house itself is beautiful, stylishly decorated, and spotless. It truly felt like a home away from home. Everything you could possibly need is provided, from a fully equipped kitchen to comfy beds and thoughtful little touches throughout. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and hassle-free stay!

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%!

1 Block to BEACH - 2 Car parking/2 Bedroom
Very responsive host! Answered all my questions. Would like to use this place for future trips! Thank you again Kelly

Ocean Boulevard Beachfront Home
Absolutely LOVED. One of my favorites so far. Super clean, ALL the details, PERFECT location. Comfy beds, lots of light, open spaces, gorgeous views. Coffee bar was A +, .....do I need to mention the Toto toilet??! Now I want one! Kitchen was wonderful for me (we stayed all week and I cook often for the family). Great fishing right off the beach across the street (my 16 year old is a fisherman and was in heaven). 30 minutes from Disneyland via Uber (no need for a rental car). Often little electric scooters are near the house for lazy teenagers (lol) and tired feet. Many doors and windows to open if you like fresh air. Everything was thought of. 5+ stars all the way.

Beachfront Casa de Balboa 223 -Best Views/Location
never stayed on the bay side &I ended up loving it. beautiful &modern + huge front patio AND a back patio, perfect for my husky. barely left &already booked another visit in a couple weeks

The Anchor House
My daughters and I stayed at Darren's over the holiday and could not have picked a better home. The location was perfect. From the ocean being steps away to fabulous restaurants and shopping within easy walking distance. The house confused me a bit at first as I thought the listing said "entire house" so just know it's the downstairs unit. But it's exactly as the pictures show. It has a perfect beach bungalow feel and is very cozy. Everything we needed was already there from kitchenware to shower products and even a hair dryer but most importantly for that area- a parking spot! it's a tight fit but it's a lifesaver. AND- Darren was a great host. He was so communicative. We never had an emergency but I have zero doubt that if we did he would have been available to take care of it. we will definitely be back!

ON THE SAND! Beachfront Seal Beach CA 3bd 3ba home
Staying at this spot is extremely peaceful. There is little sound so you can always hear the ocean. It's really nice being directly on the beach. Johnny was an extremely communicative and gracious host. I appreciate his help on every question which came up and helping us out troubleshoot issues during out stay. The unit itself looks like it does in the pictures. It's not a new unit and some of the windows need help opening/closing but for a beach bungalow style getaway with maximum silence, it's a good spot!
Waterfront condo accommodation
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
We had the best time on our trip! It is the perfect home in the perfect location. Kristi is a great host. We will definitely book again.

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
very cute and comfy home for my husband and 2 kids. attended a music festival all weekend and was walkable the whole time. really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommended!

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
This was a wonderful place to stay! Perfect accommodations, lovely town within walking distance and a beautiful view of the ocean. Henry and Maria made everything so easily accessible with their clear instructions and pictures!! We hope to be back soon!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Costa Mesa
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$216 NZD 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 Wi-Fi
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