Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Santa Monica, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Santa Monica, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Santa Monica Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
704 77% $254 $73,697

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Santa Monica Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Santa Monica

Ranked by Listing Score among the 704 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Santa Monica. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Super Venice Location! Comfy and Private!
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Santa Monica
4.8
1135 reviews
85–100% $156 $48,414 View listing
#2 90
Venice Beach Canals ♥ 3 Blocks to Beach
1 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
541 reviews
85–100% $336 $102,341 View listing
#3 90
Venice Beach Quiet Escape
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Santa Monica
5.0
538 reviews
85–100% $268 $82,854 View listing
#4 90
Steps to Venice Beach. Private House, Patio Garage
2 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
517 reviews
85–100% $468 $163,600 View listing
#5 90
The Mountain Beach House Suite HSR25-003115
1 BR · Private room · Santa Monica
5.0
426 reviews
80% $255 $75,561 View listing
#6 90
Beach Condo with Game Room 3BR/3BA
3 BR · Entire condo · Santa Monica
4.8
377 reviews
85–100% $713 $244,989 View listing
#7 90
Venice Canals Sanctuary
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Santa Monica
5.0
301 reviews
85–100% $395 $130,484 View listing
#8 90
Spacious Studio in Historic Venice Beach Loft
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Santa Monica
4.9
295 reviews
85–100% $284 $94,727 View listing
#9 90
Stylish Bungalow Just Steps From Venice Beach!
2 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.8
289 reviews
80% $475 $125,400 View listing
#10 90
Warm & Bright 2 Bedroom Venice Home with Garden
2 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
226 reviews
85% $396 $105,403 View listing
#11 90
2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families
4 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
225 reviews
85% $766 $220,710 View listing
#12 90
Contemporary Venice Beach Home - Block to Beach
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
209 reviews
83% $642 $198,165 View listing
#13 90
Sunny Venice Beach Apartment Close To Everything!
1 BR · Entire loft · Santa Monica
5.0
205 reviews
85–100% $248 $88,541 View listing
#14 90
Renovated 3BR Venice Beach Home- Prime Location!
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
199 reviews
80% $682 $207,644 View listing
#15 90
Venice Bungalow w Guesthouse - Walk Everywhere!
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
190 reviews
85–100% $546 $178,592 View listing
#16 90
Luxury Venice 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1 block to Beach!
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.8
177 reviews
82% $576 $179,108 View listing
#17 90
Fun and Cozy Venice Beach Bungalow
3 BR · Entire bungalow · Santa Monica
5.0
170 reviews
85–100% $622 $182,465 View listing
#18 90
Luxurious Venice Pad with Amazing Rooftop Deck!!
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
152 reviews
85–100% $717 $214,395 View listing
#19 90
Stylish Craftsman - Large Yard and Onsite Parking
2 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
148 reviews
85–100% $444 $155,504 View listing
#20 90
Venice Fun + Sun Haven
2 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
125 reviews
85–100% $506 $146,338 View listing
#21 90
Newly Remodeled Luxury Waterfront Home + Jacuzzi
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
4.9
119 reviews
85–100% $1,009 $261,516 View listing
#22 90
Luxe 2BR King Suite + Roof Deck Steps from Beach
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Santa Monica
5.0
110 reviews
83% $431 $136,451 View listing
#23 90
Venice Beach Villa
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
102 reviews
79% $921 $218,277 View listing
#24 90
Stylish ocean view at Santa Monica beach
1 BR · Entire condo · Santa Monica
4.9
91 reviews
85–100% $307 $79,693 View listing
#25 90
Seaside Haven in Venice steps to the beach!!
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Santa Monica
5.0
89 reviews
80% $305 $82,507 View listing
#26 90
Oceanfront Escape | Patio on the Sand | Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Santa Monica
4.8
85 reviews
84% $453 $124,430 View listing
#27 90
Artsy Venice Beach Canals Studio w/Rooftop & Sauna
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Santa Monica
4.8
78 reviews
85–100% $275 $92,246 View listing
#28 90 4.9
62 reviews
85–100% $167 $51,724 View listing
#29 90
Venice Family Friendly 3 BR Beach Condo
3 BR · Entire condo · Santa Monica
5.0
59 reviews
85% $484 $103,470 View listing
#30 90
Venice Oasis
3 BR · Entire home · Santa Monica
5.0
59 reviews
84% $1,065 $130,417 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Santa Monica Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Santa Monica?

    Super Venice Location! Comfy and Private! ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 1135 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $48,414 to $261,516, with a median of $130,450, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Santa Monica.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 77% across Santa Monica during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Santa Monica →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.