Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation rentals, walking distance or close to the beach.
A vacation rental has lots of advantages for families – proximity to the beach, full kitchen, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, beach gear to borrow, washer and dryer, pet friendly, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
Tip: Morro Strand Beach is perfect for boogie boarding, surfing, building sand castles, flying kites.
- Enjoy Surf and Sunsets - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom with two twin beds (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; portable crib available; boogie boards, kites, beach toys; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Oceanfront Beach Home - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second and third bedrooms have queen beds, extra twin bed available (sleep 7); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; - enclosed back yard, outdoor dining table, gas grill; beach chairs and towels, cooler, umbrella, beach toys, kites; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Oceanside Beachcomber Paradise - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, two bedrooms have queen beds (sleep 6); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; beach chairs and towels, umbrella, boogie boards, beach toys; patio has outdoor dining, fire pit; enclosed back yard with lawn; outdoor shower; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Little Piece of Paradise -Three bedroom house, king bed in master bedroom, second and third bedroom with queen beds, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; game room with ping pong, foosball, puzzles, games; beach chairs, beach toys; enclosed back yard has jacuzzi, fire pit, outdoor dining table, gas grill; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Beach Tract Home with Spectacular Views - Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, sun room with queen bed (sleep 6); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; enclosed yard, two patios with outdoor table, fire pit, gas grill; beach towels and chairs; 3 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Fabulous 3 Bedroom Beach House - Three bedroom home, queen bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with queen bed and twin bed, third bedroom has double bed and twin bed (sleep 9); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 9); washer and dryer; games, ping pong table; patio with outdoor dining table, gas grill; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards, surf boards beach toys, umbrella; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Just Steps to the Beach - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second and third bedrooms have queen beds, fourth bedroom two twin beds (sleep 8); two and half baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table, gas grill; outdoor shower; 2 - 3 nights minimum stay.
- Gorgeous Home Huge Backyard - Two bedroom home, king bed in each bedroom, queen sofa beds in living and family rooms (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; game room with ping pong table, kids toys and games; patio has outdoor dining tables, gas grill; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards; enclosed back yard with lawn, fire pit, jacuzzi; outdoor shower; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
- Oceanfront Paradise in Morro Bay - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, plus twin futon, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom three twin beds (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards, beach toys; patio has outdoor dining table, gas grill, fire pit; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Charming Beachside Bungalow - Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has double bed and twin day bed (sleep 5); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard with lawn, gas grill; beach chairs, beach toys, bicycles; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Spectacular Oceanfront Compound - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, guest suite with two queen beds, twin day bed with trundle bed, detached suite with king bed and twin bed (sleep 12); three and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, suites also have refrigerator and microwave; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); washer and dryer; beach chairs and towels beach toys; patio has outdoor dining for 12, gas grill, jacuzzi; foosball, ping pong table; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Three Bedroom Two Bath Ranch - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom two twin beds, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard with lawn, patio has outdoor dining table, fire pit, gas grill; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards, beach toys, bikes to borrow; 2 - 3 nights minimum stay.
- Beautiful Beach Home One Block to the Beach - Three bedroom home, king bed in bedroom, second and third bedrooms have queen beds (sleep 6); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; ping pong table; enclosed back yard, outdoor dining table, gas grill; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Beautiful High End Cottage Walk to the Beach - Two bedroom home, king beds in bedrooms, double sofa bed in living area (sleep 5); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard with outdoor table, gas grill; beach chairs, cooler, bikes to use; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Beautiful Oceanfront Home with All the Toys - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with queen bed, third bedroom has twin over double bunk beds, plus double bed (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; beach chairs and towels, boogie boards; jacuzzi; patio with outdoor table, gas grill, fire pit; pool and ping pong tables; 4 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Family Beach Home - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom two twin beds, fold down Murphy bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); washer and dryer; enclosed yard, patio with outdoor table, gas grill; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Fabulous Oceanfront Home - Three bedroom home, queen beds in bedrooms, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor table, gas grill; ping pong table; outdoor shower; 4 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Large Beautiful Home Steps to Beach - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, queen bed and sleep sofa in den, fourth bedroom has queen bed and two twin beds, queen sofa bed in living area (sleep 12); three baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; beach chairs and towels, beach toys; deck with outdoor table; gas grill; outdoor shower; 4 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Half Block to Beach - Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with two twin beds, third and fourth bedrooms have queen beds, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 10); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor tables, gas grill; foosball and ping pong table; beach towels, boogie boards, cooler; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Beautiful Spacious Home Steps to the Beach - Three bedroom home, queen beds in bedrooms (sleep 7); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; patio with gas grill; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Fantastic Beach House - Three bedroom house, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom queen bed, two twin beds (sleep 8); two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher;patio with outdoor table, gas grill; washer and dryer; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Three Bedroom on Beach Tract - Three bedroom home, queen beds in two bedrooms, third bedroom that twin over double bunk beds, sofa bed and twin bed in play room (sleep 8) one half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; foosball, kids books and toys; deck with picnic table; beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys; 2 - 5 nights minimum stay.
- Beach House Perfect for Next Getaway - Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed back yard, patio with outdoor table, gas grill; 2 nights minimum stay.
Close to the Beach
Tip: These properties are convenient to the beach, on east side of the highway. Parking is available along Morro Strand Beach.
- Bright and Spacious Beach Getaway - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with queen bed, third bedroom has two twin bunk beds, twin bed with trundle bed (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats 8); washer and dryer; beach chairs, boogie boards, cooler; deck with gas grill; 2 - 3 nights minimum stay.
- Beach Cottage By the Sea Dog Friendly and Kid Friendly - Three bedroom home, queen bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, twin beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; kids books, toys, games; beach towels; enclosed yard, patio with outdoor dining, gas grill, fire pit for s'mores; ping pong table, playhouse; 2 - 3 nights minimum stay.
- Spectacular Beach House - Four bedroom home, two bedrooms upstairs with king bed and queen bed, downstairs one bedroom with king bedroom, second bedroom with king bed, twin over queen bunk beds (sleep 11); four baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; beach chairs, beach toys; enclosed back yard, decks with outdoor dining tables, gas grill, charcoal barbeque, fire pit; shuffle board,ping pong table; 2 - 4 nights minimum stay.
- Stunning Morro Bay Home - Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom with twin over queen bunk beds (sleep 6); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with gas grill, patio with fire pit; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Location Views Comfort Away - Four bedroom home, three bedrooms have queen beds, fourth bedroom with two twin beds, futon (sleep 10); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; games, kids toys; deck with outdoor dining; 4 nights minimum stay.
- Courtyard Single Story - Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two double beds (sleep 6); one bath; well stocked kitchen with stove, oven, microwave; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard, patio with outdoor dining table and furniture, gas grill, fire pit; boogie boards, wetsuits, bicycles, beach gear; 2 - 6 nights minimum stay.
- Pet Friendly Ocean View Home - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with queen bed, third bedroom has twin over double bunk beds (sleep 8); two and half baths; well stocked kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; enclosed yard, deck with outdoor table, gas grills; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Beautiful Home View of the Rock - Three bedroom home, king beds in master bedroom and second bedroom, third bedroom with queen bed and two twin bunk beds (sleep 10); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; deck with outdoor table; washer and dryer; 2 - 7 nights minimum stay.