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Sea Esta has 2 bedrooms. Upstairs features a Queen bed with a full bath, and downstairs has a Full bed with its own full bath. There is also a cozy converted space called the Raccoon Hideout, perfect for kids, with pillows and books.
Sea Esta comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. With two bedrooms plus the Raccoon Hideout kids' area, it works well for couples, families, or small groups.
Sea Esta does not allow pets of any kind. Service animals and emotional-support animals are welcome per California law — no advance host permission is required. All other animals, including household pets, are not permitted. If you are traveling with a certified service animal, no notification is needed; contact us at info@dillonbeachseaesta.com with any questions.
Yes! Sea Esta has super-fast WiFi. Cell service can be limited in Dillon Beach, but our WiFi is strong and reliable throughout the house, so you can stream, video call, or work remotely with no issues.
Sea Esta is fully stocked with premium amenities including radiant heated floors upstairs, a Sonos sound system, 3 Smart TVs, a fire pit and BBQ on the downstairs patio, surfboards and boogie boards, outdoor hot water showers, beach towels, SMEG coffee pot and toaster, Keurig and YETI French press, Peet's coffee, quality bedding and pillows, natural body products, kitchen essentials, and in-unit laundry. We also provide a Welcome Book with local tips and recommendations.
Yes, Sea Esta has free on-site parking. No need to worry about finding a spot or paying for parking during your stay.
Sea Esta is just a 5 to 7 minute walk from the beach. It is also a short walk to the village restaurant and the general store, making it easy to enjoy everything Dillon Beach has to offer on foot.
Dillon Beach is approximately 65 miles north of San Francisco, about a 1.5-hour drive via US-101. It is a scenic drive through Marin County that makes for a perfect weekend escape from the city.
Dillon Beach offers miles of beautiful shoreline for walks and beachcombing, tidepooling, surfing, hiking nearby trails, and quiet relaxation. Bodega Bay and Point Reyes Station are 25-30 minutes away with shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Visit our Things to Do page for our complete guide to local activities.
Yes! The Dillon Beach village restaurant is a short walk from Sea Esta. For more dining options, Bodega Bay and Point Reyes Station are each about a 25-30 minute drive and offer a wonderful variety of restaurants, cafes, and local eateries.
Absolutely! Dillon Beach is a wonderful family destination with gentle waves, tidepools to explore, and miles of sandy beach. At Sea Esta, kids love the Raccoon Hideout, and we provide surfboards, boogie boards, and beach towels for the whole family.
Yes, you can surf at Dillon Beach! Sea Esta provides both surfboards and boogie boards for our guests, so you can head straight to the water. The beach offers waves suitable for both beginners and more experienced surfers.
The best way to book is through our direct booking page for Sea Esta in Dillon Beach. When you book direct, you save 10-15% compared to third-party platforms like Airbnb by avoiding their service fees. You also get direct communication with us and more flexibility.
When you book directly through our website, you save 10-15% by avoiding third-party service fees. You also get direct communication with Kellie and Brandt for any questions or special requests, greater flexibility with your reservation, and the same property protections.
Sea Esta's cancellation policy:
Plans change — contact us at info@dillonbeachseaesta.com and we will always do our best to work with you.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. If you need to adjust these times, just reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
There is no minimum stay at Sea Esta — book a single night or a whole week, whatever suits your trip. Check our booking calendar for current availability.
We accept all major credit and debit cards through our secure online booking system. Payment details are handled safely through our booking platform during the reservation process.
Just bring your personal items and groceries for your stay. Sea Esta provides all kitchen essentials (olive oil, salt and pepper, sugar, coffee, cream), quality bedding, towels, beach towels, body products, surfboards, boogie boards, and everything you need for a comfortable getaway.
Cell service in Dillon Beach is limited. AT&T and Verizon tend to have the best coverage, but service can be spotty. The good news is that Sea Esta has super-fast WiFi, so you will always be connected at the house for calls, streaming, and browsing.
Dillon Beach has classic Northern California coastal weather. Summers are mild and often foggy in the mornings with sunny afternoons. Spring and fall bring beautiful clear days, and winters are cool and rainy. We recommend layering and bringing a light jacket year-round, as coastal breezes can be cool even on warm days. Check out our About Dillon Beach page for more details.
Yes, dogs are allowed on Dillon Beach, making it a popular spot for dog owners. Your pup will love the wide sandy shoreline. Sea Esta does not allow pets, but Dillon Beach itself warmly welcomes dogs.
The Dillon Beach general store is a short walk from Sea Esta for quick essentials. For a full grocery run, you will find larger stores in Tomales (about 10 minutes) or a wider selection in Petaluma (about 40 minutes). We recommend stocking up on your way in.
Sea Esta is the standout accommodation in Dillon Beach — a 4.99★-rated ocean-view cottage with 150+ Airbnb reviews and Top Guest Favorite status from a Superhost. Dillon Beach has no hotels at all, so well-reviewed vacation rentals are the only way to stay in this small Marin County coastal community of roughly 90 year-round residents.
Sea Esta sits on the Dillon Beach hillside with direct water views, a gas fire pit and BBQ deck, an upstairs patio overlooking the Pacific, a Raccoon Hideout reading nook, heated floors, and outdoor hot showers. It accommodates up to 4 guests across one bedroom, a semi-private downstairs room, and two bathrooms. Booking early is essential; summer and holiday weekends fill quickly.
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Dillon Beach is a quiet, uncommercial Pacific coast village in Marin County with no hotels, no chain restaurants, and no crowds — which means your vacation rental is your base camp for everything. Sea Esta (4.99★, 150+ Airbnb reviews, Superhost) is the most highly rated option in the village, with consistent praise for its ocean views and thoughtful amenities.
Come stocked: the nearest grocery store is in Tomales, about 10 minutes east; Petaluma has full shopping around 30 minutes away. Sea Esta provides boogie boards, a SMEG refrigerator, Keurig, outdoor hot showers, and a gas fire pit deck, so there is little you need to haul in. Lawson's Landing (clamming, fishing, kayaking on Tomales Bay) and Point Reyes National Seashore (~30 minutes) give you a full activity menu without having to plan far ahead.
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Dillon Beach is an excellent choice for families — the wide, uncrowded Pacific beach is ideal for boogie boarding, tide pooling, sandcastle building, and open-space running, and Sea Esta provides boogie boards so you can head straight from the door to the water. The beach is uncrowded even in summer by Bay Area standards, which makes it easier to keep an eye on kids than at larger destination beaches.
Lawson's Landing, a short drive away, adds fishing, clamming, and kayak rentals on Tomales Bay for older kids. Point Reyes National Seashore is about 30 minutes away and offers tule elk viewing, lighthouse visits, and family-friendly ranger programs. Sea Esta accommodates up to 4 guests and has two bathrooms — a practical fit for a small family.
Sea Esta is a quiet, ocean-view cottage in Dillon Beach, CA — about 1.5 hours north of San Francisco in Marin County — with a 4.99★ rating across 150+ Airbnb reviews and Top Guest Favorite status. Dillon Beach has no hotels, no nightlife, and roughly 90 year-round residents; the loudest thing most mornings is the Pacific.
The cottage's upstairs patio faces the ocean directly, the Raccoon Hideout reading nook is built for afternoon disappearing acts, and heated floors mean the coastal chill stays outside. Outdoor hot showers round out the amenities for a stay that is equal parts restorative and low-effort. It accommodates up to 4 guests and is especially well-suited to couples or two close friends who want to actually disconnect.
Sea Esta pairs naturally with a Sonoma or Napa wine-country itinerary — Sonoma's wine appellations are under an hour away, and Dillon Beach adds a Pacific coast counterpoint that most wine-country weekends skip entirely. With a 4.99★ rating and 150+ Airbnb reviews, it consistently earns top marks as a couples destination.
The gas fire pit and BBQ deck, ocean-view upstairs patio, SMEG-equipped kitchen, and Raccoon Hideout reading nook are built for slow evenings: bring a bottle from Dry Creek Valley or the Russian River appellation and watch the sun drop into the Pacific without another soul in sight. Dillon Beach has no hotels, no chain anything, and no agenda — which is the entire point of the trip. It is an easy one-night-Sonoma, one-night-coast split that lands in under two hours from San Francisco.
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Sea Esta in Dillon Beach is one of the most highly rated couples retreats within 1.5 hours of San Francisco — a 4.99★ ocean-view cottage with 150+ Airbnb reviews, Superhost status, and a Top Guest Favorite designation on Airbnb. The drive itself is part of the experience: Highway 1 through Marin, Tomales Bay on your right, and the Dillon Beach headland arriving like a reward.
At the property, the gas fire pit and BBQ deck, upstairs patio with unobstructed ocean views, heated floors, Raccoon Hideout reading nook, and outdoor hot showers create an atmosphere that runs on no schedule at all. Dillon Beach has no hotels, no crowds, and no agenda — a 1.5-hour drive that genuinely feels like leaving the Bay Area behind. Sea Esta is sized and designed around exactly this kind of trip.
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