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 border 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 22 of the best AirBnBs and vacation rentals 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!
$8 Million Malibu Oceanfront Private Beach Residence
If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury vacation rental in Malibu, look no further! Completed in 2020, everything about this home is top of the line, stylish, and exceptionally clean.
This home sits directly on the Pacific Ocean and has a lovely sandy private beach! It is also in an excellent area just 15 minutes drive from Santa Monica and close to everything in Malibu where you will find world-class shopping, dining and hiking!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Villa Bahia
The Malibu Ocean Front Home is the perfect vacation rental for groups or families. This updated luxury rental offers 180 unobstructed ocean views!
Villa Bahia is just 8 miles from Malibu and only a 15 minute drive to Santa Monica. This home can accommodate up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms all on the same floor.
There are modern furnishings throughout this rental, parking and the beach is your front yard!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
$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
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
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!
Malibu Beach House on Carbon Beach
If your looking for the perfect Malibu vacation rental for your next family or group getaway this cozy cape code style oceanfront home is a perfect choice.
This vacation home is on Billionaire’s Beach, one of the best sections on coveted Carbon Beach. This is a very comfortable beach house for up to 8 people.
Enjoy sweeping ocean views and a lovely master suite that has a private beach deck and a large master bath with a spa tub and steam shower. There are an additional 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom downstairs with a separate office.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
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 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!
Superior Oceanfront Townhouse
Located off Highway 1, on exclusive, quiet Malibu Road, this oceanfront townhome offers sweeping ocean views and access to your own private beach!
This luxury Malibu townhome was remodeled in 2021 offering a glass Subzero Refrigerator, 36′ Wolf Range, Bosch Dishwasher, Wine Cooler, garbage disposal, and marble fireplace.
Chic and quiet, this vacation rental is perfect for couples or small families looking for a peaceful beach getaway in Malibu.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 2 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Malibu Ocean Escape Dream House
This luxury vacation home is the perfect getaway for families or groups. Sitting on a bluff, this Point Dume Home offers unobstructed ocean views and a soft, grassy lawn.
Minutes to the beach and restaurants, this luxury Malibu home is one of a kind. It is very rare to find a vacation rental in Malibu with this much land and a yard!
Open your french doors and let the sea breeze blow in as you relax in your private, chic, Malibu estate. The kitchen is newly updated with incredible ocean views!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 6 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Check Lastest Prices
Sunset Road Oceanfront Penthouse
This air-conditioned oceanfront penthouse is set across the top floor of a 4 unit building. It is 1,600 sq ft with sparkling ocean views, set on a private beach.
Remodeled in 2018, this penthouse, and has everything you will need for your beach vacation including a washer and dryer. This is a great rental for couples or a family.
When you book this rental you will also have a full-time host available 24/7.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 2 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Check Lastest Prices
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
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
Luxury Malibu Beachfront Home
This remodeled beachfront Malibu home is available for short-term or long-term rentals. This is one of the largest homes on coveted Malibu Road.
When you stay at this luxury vacation home you’ll enjoy a private entrance, a full kitchen, a full-sized laundry room with a washer and dryer, an outdoor gas barbeque, and a dining room with seating for eight and marble bathrooms.
Sweeping views with sliding glass doors leading to an entertainer’s deck and hot tub with sturdy, outdoor furniture. There is a gas BBQ and a premium entertainment system with everything you could ever want.
All four of the bedrooms have large closets, new mattresses, and luxury bedding. The master and one other bedroom have sparkling ocean views!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 4 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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