Condé Nast TravelerJul 17, 2026
The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles for Beach Days, Star Spotting, and Plenty of Sunshine
Here's where to rest your head in the City of Angels.
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- Griffith ObservatoryMuseumKiller city views from a plant-filled deck.
- Hollywood HillsQuarterInfinity pool with mountain views.
- MalibuNeighborhoodCliffside Airstream with canyon views.
- Hollywood SignAttractionOriginally the Hollywoodland Sign, it is situated on Mount Lee, above Beachwood Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains.
- VeniceSuburbCharming cottage near Abbot Kinney.
- Laurel CanyonNeighborhoodSerene, whitewashed three-bedroom with old LA vibes.
- Abbot KinneyNeighborhoodOne block from shops and restaurants.
- Venice canalsPublic artworkA 10-minute walk from an Airbnb.
- Venice Beach BoardwalkParkA 20-minute walk from a Venice home.
- Mosaic Tile HouseGalleryADMISSION Adults $20 12 & under & 90+ Free We also have a gift shop!
- Abbot Kinney BoulevardNeighborhoodIt stretches from Washington Boulevard to Main Street, and its namesake is Abbot Kinney, a 19th century real estate…
- Los Angeles County Museum of ArtMuseumLACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits.
- Runyon CanyonNature reserveThe southern entrance to the park is located at the north end of Fuller Avenue in Hollywood.
- Sunset BoulevardNeighborhoodIt is a major thoroughfare in the cities of Beverly Hills and West…
- Hollywood Walk of FameSightThe stars are…
- Venice SignAttraction
- Beyond Baroque FoundationSight
- Penmar Golf CourseSight
- Museum of FlyingMuseum
- Mitch’s House from BaywatchSight
- Venice Beach volleyball courtsSight
- Paramount Pictures Studio TourAttraction
- Bronson CavesSight
- Hollywood Sign LookoutSight
- Mulholland Scenic OverlookViewpoint