Waterfront vacation rentals in Carlsbad
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Oceanside
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviewsSeaside Retreat with Ocean View-Steps to the Beach
Apr 25 – May 2
Apartment in Oceanside
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviewsBeach Apartment near Oceanside Pier
Apr 23 – 30
Apartment in Oceanside
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews30 ft. from the Sand! Cute Beachfront Studio (6)
Apr 8 – 15
Apartment in Oceanside
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsBeachfront!Charming 2BD Cottage
Oct 23 – 30
Apartment in San Diego
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsBeach In Beach Out
Dec 28 – Jan 4
Apartment in San Diego
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviewsLuxurious Oceanfront! Sand & Surf/Sun & Sunsets
Mar 5 – 12
Apartment in San Diego
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsMission Beach Paradise with Sweeping Ocean Views
Aug 14 – 21
Apartment in San Diego
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsGreat location and value - Mission Beach 🏖
Aug 29 – Sep 5
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Oceanside
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsBetty's Beach House with Seascape Cozy Cottage
Feb 8 – 15
Home in Harmoy Grove, California, US
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviewsCabin in the woods- self check in- free standing
Jan 18 – 25
Home in Carlsbad
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsCasa Surfside-Walk 2 Beach, Spa, Close to Legoland
Nov 17 – 24
Home in Vista
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviewsBamboo Lake House-Tropical paradise & LOTS OF FUN
Dec 24 – 31
Home in Encinitas
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsEncinitas beach house blocks from the beach
Aug 10 – 17
Home in San Diego
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviewsStunning Ocean View. Beach House. Garage/AC/Heat
Dec 14 – 21
Home in San Diego
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsOcean Front at La Jolla Shores
Mar 6 – 13
Home in San Diego
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviewsChic 1-Bedroom | Ocean Views | Steps to the Beach
Apr 6 – 13
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Oceanside
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviewsBreathtaking Views-Steps to Sand, Beach Resort
Oct 24 – 31
Condo in San Diego
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsLuxury Oceanfront Condo with Unbelievable Views
Sep 4 – 11
Condo in Oceanside
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsOcean View 2 Bedroom Condo + Short Steps to Beach
Aug 21 – 28
Condo in Oceanside
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsCouples Retreat Beachside Studio, King Bed
Feb 23 – Mar 2
Condo in Oceanside
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviewsPenthouse B: Luxury w Rooftop deck & Ocean View!
Dec 24 – 31
Condo in San Diego
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviewsBeach Front Condo - Capri by the Sea - Remodeled
Jul 9 – 16
Condo in Oceanside
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsSuper Clean Remodeled Oceanfront Condo!!!
Oct 8 – 15
Condo in Oceanside
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsA Wave From It All! Ocean Views! Spectacular!
Dec 12 – 19
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Carlsbad
Total rentals
140 properties
Rentals with a pool
30 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
50 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
100 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
6.2K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$70 before taxes and fees
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