Malibu, Malibu to Santa Barbara

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This is the stretch of California that faces south, so the sun crosses the water all day. Malibu alone has 21 miles of it, with houses built on the sand along the coast highway. Oxnard and Ventura have long open beaches and a harbor each. Carpinteria is a small beach town with a gentle shore that suits children. Santa Barbara sits under the Santa Ynez Mountains with a wharf, a harbor and beaches on both sides of town, and Montecito and Summerland fill the gap between.

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Beachfront Oasis with Spa and Stunning Ocean Views - Luxurious Coastal Retreat
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Beachfront Oasis with Spa and Stunning Ocean Views - Luxurious Coastal Retreat

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7 bedroom sleeps 10 about $4351 a night

Welcome to Malibu Dunes. @stay Enjoy your own private beach at this luxurious oceanfront estate that brings the charm of the Hamptons to Malibu's iconic Broad Beach. Balancing high-end hospitality with cozy coastal comfort, Malibu Dunes has a rich history of hosting Hollywood film shoots and a long list of celebrity clientele. The property includes a rare stretch of private and enclosed beach backyard. As with all properties, you can expect an elevated experience where every need has been anticipated and every comfort provided. Inside you'll enjoy carefully curated amenities and spaces designed for entertaining in style or unwinding with family or friends.

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Pacific View Malibu by AvantStay. Oceanfront Retreat + Ocean Views
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Pacific View Malibu by AvantStay. Oceanfront Retreat + Ocean Views

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4 bedroom sleeps 8 private pool about $747 a night

Welcome to Pacific View Malibu, an elevated Malibu retreat where refined design, sweeping Pacific views, and resort-style amenities come together on a dramatic oceanfront bluff. From the moment you arrive, the home makes a statement. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame endless blue horizons, drawing Malibu’s golden light into every corner of the space. Vaulted ceilings and rich hardwood floors create an airy, polished atmosphere, while contemporary furnishings strike the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort. The main living area is designed for effortless lounging and entertaining, with ocean views that shift beautifully from sunlit afternoons to fiery coastal sunsets.

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Panoramic Views and Luxurious Hot Tub - Stunning Oceanfront Haven
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Panoramic Views and Luxurious Hot Tub - Stunning Oceanfront Haven

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4 bedroom sleeps 8 about $2082 a night

Welcome to Infinity. @stay Let the endless blue expanse of the Pacific put you at ease and inspire you at Infinity in Malibu. Spread across four floors and situated right on the sand of Malibu, this unparalleled property features panoramic ocean views from floor-to-ceiling glass windows. You and your group will enjoy three spacious balconies for sitting, sipping, and sunbathing, as well as a large beachfront deck with lounge seating and a hot tub. The tasteful décor captures an air of understated luxury and keeps the focus firmly on the waterfront views.

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Oceanfront Balconies and Private Cove Access - Exquisite Coastal Retreat
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Oceanfront Balconies and Private Cove Access - Exquisite Coastal Retreat

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2 bedroom sleeps 8 about $864 a night

Welcome to Pacific Coast Overlook Experience Malibu from a vantage point few are privileged to know. This exquisite coastal sanctuary is perched on the exclusive edge of Big Rock Beach, where endless Pacific horizons meet understated luxury. This exceptional end cap residence is designed to impress at every turn, with unobstructed views of Catalina Island, the Queen's Necklace, and golden sunsets that dissolve into the sea. Perfectly situated between Santa Monica and the heart of Malibu, you'll enjoy proximity to world-class dining, boutiques, and iconic spots like Nobu, Soho House, and Surfrider Beach, yet feel blissfully tucked away from it all.

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Other waterfront towns
Central Coast
Central Coast, CA
Pismo's wide sand, Morro Rock and the quiet towns up to Cambria, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Orange County
Orange County, CA
Newport's peninsula, Laguna's coves and the Huntington Beach pier, all inside 42 miles of coast.
San Diego
San Diego, CA
Seventy miles of Pacific beach from Imperial Beach to Oceanside, with a boardwalk in the middle of it.
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay, CA
A crescent of sand from Santa Cruz to Monterey, with Carmel and Pacific Grove around the point.
Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast, OR
All 363 miles of it are open to the public, from Cannon Beach to Brookings.
Washington Coast
Washington Coast, WA
Long flat beaches you can drive on, from Moclips down to the Long Beach Peninsula.
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