Malibu is a world famous California beach town that sits west of Los Angeles. It’s known for its glamorous beach homes, celebrity sightings, and beautiful beaches.
I live on the boarder of Malibu and Pacific Palisades and have fallen in love with this magical area over the last few years.
There are an array of things to do outdoors in Malibu, including spending a day at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, known as Surfrider Beach, picturesque and famous for its excellent waves catering to surfers of all levels.
Adding to our AirBnB directory, here are the 20 best AirBnBs in Malibu – all with ocean views!
Best AirBnBs in Malibu on the Pacific Palisades Boarder
These are the best AirBnBs on the border of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades providing the experience of getting away from it all while still being only a 10-15 minute drive to all the action in nearby Santa Monica!
$14 Million Oceanfront Home with Private Beach
Completely renovated in 2019, this gated beachfront residence sits directly on the Pacific Ocean with its own access to a private beach.
Additionally, all the furniture is top of the line and brand new!
This rental allows you to step right out of your back door to walk along the beach, swim, sunbath,e and watch for whales and dolphins.
- Sleeps: 14 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 8 beds / 4.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Las Tunas Beach Retreat
The Las Tunas Beach Retreat is a Luxury Retreats rental ensuring your stay will be the ultimate luxury experience.
Described as a “spunky Neomodernist beach house” this Malibu home oozes tropical California with wildflowers, mosaic tiles, deep blue kitchen cabinets, and an ocean view that will make it hard for you to move from the balcony hammock lounge.
This rental also has a hot tub and alfresco dining outdoors with seating for 10 people.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 4.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Ocean Front Malibu Townhouse
This townhouse offers an affordable option for a luxury stay in Malibu right on the water!
The perfect family or group rental, this AirBnB boasts breathtaking ocean views with a private beach only two minutes walk to the north.
Clean, modern, minimalist decor with a pop of color makes this cozy beach retreat an excellent choice for your next Malibu getaway.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 5 beds / 2.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $659 per night
Malibu Beach House On The Water
This home is another great affordable AirBnB in Malibu that is perfect for a group or family getaway.
With three levels and three decks offering unobstructed ocean views, this rental is the perfect Malibu beach escape.
This home is also just steps away from a lovely sandy beach!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Modern Malibu Paradise
The Modern Malibu home is the perfect rental for couples, business travelers, and families.
This home is close to fine dining at Mastro’s Ocean Club, casual dinning at iconic Reel Inn Restaurant, Topanga Beach, and Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio.
This stunning renovated beach home offers 3 beautiful bedrooms, two king beds and one queen bed in the main house and the downstairs studio has two double beds.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 4.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Malibu Ocean Front Apartment
The Malibu Ocean Front Apartment is one of the most affordable luxury rentals currently available on the water in this area!
This modern AirBnB offers 180 unobstructed ocean views!
There is private beach access and a gourmet kitchen with White Quartz counter tops, brand new stainless steel appliances including full refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and oven/range.
There are also two parking spots that come with this rental!
- Sleeps: 9 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Starting from $533 per night
The Best AirBnBs in the Heart of Malibu
These are the best AirBnBs in the heart of Malibu, close to iconic Malibu Pier, Carbon Beach, Surfrider Beach and great shopping and dining at the Malibu Country Mart!
Shabby Chic Malibu Beach House
If you’re craving a good old fashioned beach getaway look no further!
The Shabby Chic Malibu Beach House is an eclectic, vintage 50s style beach home overlooking the ocean in southern Malibu.
The beach house is a duplex with upstairs and downstairs units making it perfect for a group getaway or a family getaway!
Both units have access to the private beach but are otherwise completely separate with separate entrances, amenities, and facilities and can be rented together or as separate units.
- Sleeps: 12 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 6 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Mid-Century Modern Retreat Home
Relax in this luxurious Mid-Century Modern Retreat Home with spectacular ocean and mountain views, just minutes from Malibu’s most famous beaches.
This home is truly unique and was custom built and furnished with the greatest attention to detail.
Enjoy a stylish space with wall to wall open views of the sea. Every bedroom has ocean views!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 3.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $1,566 per night
La Costa Beach House
The La Costa Beach House beachfront luxury villa in Malibu is inspired by a beach chic lifestyle and is the perfect place to unwind, right on the water, with sweeping ocean views!
There is a private, gated entryway, a spectacular beachfront deck and a professional kitchen.
All four bedrooms at La Costa Beach House are ensuite, with private baths, and the Master bedroom suite is a private sanctuary, with its own balcony on the second floor.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
SA Suites on Carbon Beach
SA Suites are an intimate collection of 11 ocean view suites thoughtfully curated for those seeking a quiet retreat on California’s most sought after beach.
This spectacular 3 bedroom and 3 bath suite offers spacious living spaces and remarkable ocean views.
Carbon Beach is a stone’s throw from excellent dining at Nobu Malibu, Little Beach House and Nicolas Eatery.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 4 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Starting from $1,177 per night
Malibu Oceana Bleu Villa
Overlooking Nobu, Soho House, the Malibu Pier, Carbon Beach and Surfrider Beach this spectacular villa is nestled on Carbon Beach’s hillside just a couple minutes off PCH.
The entire property is private and gated, and the home is also outfitted with Nest & Ring smart home systems.
Almost every room in the house has amazing views of the breathtaking Malibu coastline and this villa also has a pool!
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 3.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $1,538 per night
Malibu Colony Villa
The Malibu Colony Villa by Luxury Retreats is located in the gated, guarded Malibu Colony community, and it’s on one of the area’s most exclusive beaches.
This luxury AirBnB rental in the heart of Malibu, and is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic couples getaways, a trip with friends or a fun family beach escape.
With an open-concept living and dining room and and a large terrace with unparalleled ocean views, you’ll be soaking up the California sunshine in the lap of luxury as you listen waves peacefully breaking all day long.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 5 beds / 4.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Malibu Road Dream Home
This oceanfront house on Malibu Road sits on the best sandy beach in Malibu!
The beach is dry and sandy all the time and this rental is off the highway and conveniently central to everything in Malibu.
This luxury home is walking distance to the Malibu Country Mart and the beach is walkable in both directions for miles
This home features a large open layout with 5 bedrooms, including 2 masters!
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 6 beds / 5.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
The Best AirBnBs in Western Malibu
These are best AirBnBs in Western Malibu close to hiking and restaurants at Point Dume, and famous Zuma Beach!
Sea Star Malibu Estate
Sitting off famous Pacific Coast Highway, Sea Star Malibu Estate features spacious interiors, a large ocean-facing deck with a pool, spa and magical ocean views.
A fun bit of trivia – one of the greatest American divers had the bottom of the pool of this AirBnB engraved with Olympic rings after he won gold at the 1984 Olympics!
Sandy La Piedra State Beach is nearby where you can splash in the waves and then return home to warm up in your hot tub or sauna!
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 9 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Starting from $560 per night
Beach House Steps To The Sand
This Luxury Beach House offers ocean views and is only steps to a sandy beach!
Recently redone in 2018 and very spacious, this Malibu AirBnB is close one of the best beaches in the area as well as great hiking.
This home offers privacy while being close to great amenities like Trancus Country Market, Sunset Restaurant and Sunlife Organics!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 8 beds / 3.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $1,980 per night
Victoria Point Villa
Watch surfers ride the waves around Lechuza Point from the waterfront balcony at this gorgeous Malibu Beach House!
This Malibu AirBnB is a Luxury Retreats villa and has been designed and furnished with Hampton’s vibes and combined with a beach breezy feel.
Enjoy alfresco dining for 10 with beach views and a dip in your private ocean view hot tub!
- Sleeps: 12 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 11 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Malibu Hills Tuscan Villa
Experience a slice of Tuscany in the Malibu Hills!
Sitting at the end of a gated, quiet cul-de-sac, this villa features the traditional comforts of a rustic retreat without sacrificing modern luxuries.
This home is perfect for groups or families, offering lush, open grounds for seamless living inside and out.
Enjoy sweeping ocean views throughout, along with an outdoor BBQ and kitchen that make this villa perfect for entertaining outdoors!
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 7 beds / 5.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $946 per night
Panoramic View Tuscan Beach House
This ocean view Tuscan Villa is in an amazing location and provides the ultimate in beach living offering a a private, gated, estate that is just steps to the sandy beach below.
It’s the perfect AirBnB for a gathering of family or friends, and is a great affordable option in this location.
There is an outdoor jacuzzi and a guest house can be included for longer stays. Monthly rates also available!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4.5 baths
- Price: Starting from $700 per night
Villa Trancoso
This chic beach house on Broad Beach offers spacious living and is a great rental for groups, families or couples!
This home has great natural light, gorgeous views and is right on the sand offering the perfect space for entertaining.
The main house has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The guest house behind the main home is 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
This rental includes both the main house and the guest house so your group will have plenty of room!
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Starting from $1,555 per night
Villa Azure
Villa Azure is newly renovated and very spacious making it the perfect place for a group or family getaway!
Located on a quiet cul de sac, this property has 4 bedrooms, lots of entertaining space, a large pool/spa, outdoor kitchen, hammock, large grassy area for kids to play (artificial grass), and high-end amenities.
Enjoy ocean views from the pool while also being close to all the amenities of Point Dume.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 5.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
10 Things To Do Outdoors In Malibu
- Enjoy fresh seafood on the terrace overlooking the ocean at iconic Gladstones Restaurant, a staple in Malibu since 1972.
- Go shopping outdoors at the Malibu Country Mart.
- Take your children to enjoy one or both of the two outdoor playgrounds at Malibu Country Mart.
- Go for a hike on one of the many ocean view hikes in Malibu.
- Do a Malibu wine safari where you will wine taste and meet Stanley the famous Hollywood giraffe!
- Snap photos and sip cocktails in the sunshine at Malibu Farm restaurant while watching the surfers from iconic Malibu pier.
- Take surf lessons at one of several great beginner surf spots in Malibu!
- Visit Zuma Beach, famous for being wide and sandy and having waves year round.
- Rent paddle boards and go paddle boarding at Will Rogers State Beach – the beach just to the north of Gladstones Restaurant offers a calm stretch of coastline perfect for paddle boarding!
- Visit Leo Carrillo State Beach to watch the surfers and enjoy fresh seafood on the patio at iconic Neptune’s Net.
Ready To Book Your Stay?
With gorgeous beaches, world class surfing, great hiking, and excellent outdoor dining, Malibu is an ideal destination for anyone looking to get away from it all and escape to the sea.
Malibu is also the ultimate destination for a family or group getaway where you can relax, unwind, disconnect and soak up the California sunshine!
If you are planning your own California road trip, make sure to also check out some of the great AirBnB stays in nearby Santa Monica and Venice Beach!
If a mountain getaway is more your style, you can drive for a long weekend to nearby Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead and stay in some amazing cabins, or book a unique AirBnB in Joshua Tree!
Do you know of another great AirBnB in Malibu that belongs on our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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