Airbnb Photos That
Book More Nights.
Your San Diego Airbnb photographer — Nova Coast Media. Professional photography and video for short-term rental hosts. More clicks, stronger first impressions, and higher nightly rates with 24-hour photo delivery.
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Trusted by Hosts & Listed on Top Platforms
San Diego Airbnb Photographer
That Fills Your Calendar.
Your cover photo is your listing's headline. Guests decide in under 10 seconds. Brighter, cleaner, guest-focused photography drives more clicks, stronger reviews, and higher nightly rates from the first night it goes live.
24-Hour Photo Delivery
Update your listing and start capturing bookings without waiting days for your media.
Guest-Focused Composition
Images framed to highlight comfort, flow, and atmosphere — the emotional side of a stay, not just the room count.
Full Amenity Coverage
Every room and outdoor space captured so guests know exactly what they're booking before they click.
Drone, Video & Twilight
Show exterior context, neighborhood feel, and that golden-hour shot that stops the scroll on Airbnb search.
San Diego Airbnb Photographer
Portfolio & Selected Work
Short-term rentals, vacation homes, and hosted properties across Southern California.












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Airbnb and Vacation Rental Photography by Nova Coast Media, San Diego
Nova Coast Media is a San Diego Airbnb photographer and short-term rental photography company serving hosts across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Southern California. We provide professional photography, cinematic video, drone aerials, and twilight photography specifically designed for Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rental listings. Our photography is guest-focused, framed to highlight atmosphere, comfort, and the emotional experience of a stay, not just document the rooms. All photo shoots are delivered within 24 hours. We are FAA Part 107 certified for drone photography. Our clients include Guest Favorite Airbnb hosts throughout San Diego County. Services include listing photography, aerial drone, real twilight, cinematic social media reels, digital twilight enhancements, virtual staging, and same-day turnaround options. We serve San Diego, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Temecula, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California markets.
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Airbnb & Vacation Rental Media Pricing
Enter your property details to reveal pricing. All tiers are based on interior square footage.
Portfolio pricing applies at 5+ properties
Pricing shown is for planning purposes. Final confirmation happens during scheduling.
Listing Starter
Clean, professional media designed to present the property clearly and help it book with confidence.
- Luxury daytime photography
- Advanced editing
- 24-hour delivery
Best for: hosts who want elevated, booking-ready media with a clean and polished presentation
Professional Listing
Adds stronger visual storytelling and exterior impact to help the listing stand out in search.
- Luxury daytime photography
- Drone photography
- 1 virtual twilight photo
- Advanced editing
Best for: listings with views, outdoor spaces, or amenities that benefit from stronger visual impact
Signature Listing
Designed for standout properties where stronger visuals increase perceived value, click-through, and nightly rate potential.
- Luxury daytime photography
- Drone photography
- Real twilight session
- Advanced editing
Most hosts choose this package for stronger listing performance.
Best for: premium stays and top-performing listings where first impression matters most
Lifestyle Photography with Models
Natural lifestyle imagery that helps guests picture the experience of the stay.
- Directed lifestyle scenes
- Premium composition and styling direction
- Model fees billed separately
Lifestyle Styling Props
Curated props to make the space feel warmer, more lived-in, and more premium.
- Ideal for dining, patio, kitchen, and lounge scenes
- Selected to complement the property aesthetic
Vertical Social Video
- Optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
- Vertical format delivery
- Ideal for driving direct bookings via social
Cinematic Property Video
- Full property coverage, daytime footage
- Aerial drone included where allowed
- Horizontal delivery, branded and unbranded
Luxury Cinematic Video
- Day and twilight footage combined
- Full property storytelling
- Aerial drone included where allowed
Matterport 3D Tour
- Full property 3D walkthrough
- 4 months hosting included
- Extended hosting available
2D Floor Plans
- Next-day delivery
- Detailed room layout
Advanced Editing
Object removal and cleanup beyond standard editing.
- Next-day delivery
Green Grass Enhancement
- 48-hour delivery
Single Property Website
All property media and information in one clean branded link. Great for direct booking.
Hyper Local Stock
Curated neighborhood clips and stills to add local context and lifestyle appeal to your listing.
Location Callouts
- 48-hour delivery
- 2 location callouts per image
Same Day Turnaround
Receive photos by 8:30pm for shoots that start by 1:30pm.
Airbnb Photographer San Diego — Pricing Guide
Nova Coast Media offers three Airbnb and vacation rental photography packages for San Diego and Southern California hosts. Pricing scales with interior square footage. Portfolio pricing available for hosts with 5 or more properties.
Listing Starter package includes luxury daytime photography and advanced editing, starting from $549. Professional Listing package adds drone photography and a virtual twilight enhancement, starting from $899. Signature Listing package includes luxury daytime photography, drone, real twilight session, and advanced editing, starting from $1,299 — the most popular choice for hosts focused on maximizing nightly rate and occupancy.
Add-on services available individually include: cinematic property video from $375, luxury day-to-night cinematic video from $1,199, Matterport 3D tour from $250, vertical social media video, 2D floor plans from $120, lifestyle photography with models from $499, lifestyle styling props, green grass enhancement, same-day turnaround, hyper local stock photography, location callouts, and single property website. All photo packages include 24-hour delivery. Nova Coast Media is an FAA Part 107 certified drone operator serving San Diego, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Temecula, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California markets.
Trusted by Hosts
Across San Diego
EXCELLENT Based on 32 reviews Posted on Madri KoppeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rick is amazing to work with! He’s professional, reliable, and delivers exceptional work. You can’t go wrong with Nova Coast Media. I highly recommend and will definitely use him for future projects!Posted on Lisa WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rick is a pro, he showed up on time, very friendly, explained the whole process we didn’t feel rushed and the pictures are incredible.Posted on Gianna ParkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a great experience working with Rick! He was an absolute professional, friendly, punctual, and an excellent communicator from start to finish. The photos came out amazing and really captured the property beautifully. He made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for high-quality photography and a great person to work with!Posted on Karla PatinoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ryan was very helpful and listened to my ideas. I was very happy with the finished product.Posted on Yun LiuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked with Rick a second time within three months after previous tenants moved out. Great Zillow 3D tour created for the now empty house. Rick was promt, friendly and supper efficient. High quality product delivered on the same day a few hours after appointment. Highly recommend!Posted on Hali AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rick came through for me last minute to film my daughter and husband via drone doing a pier jump for San Diego Junior Lifeguards. Rick was responsive and immediately confirmed all permit/drone regulations. He showed up on time, got great footage, and turned around the final product on the same day. Core memory caught on film. PRICELESS!Posted on Jim JohnstonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice job! Efficient and high quality photos with Matterport walk thru and drone shots. These will make my listing POP! Thanks!Posted on Sachs PingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very goodPosted on Daniel VellekoopTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extraordinarily courteous, prompt, professional, and created excellent drone video/still content for our property marketing efforts.
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Questions Hosts Ask
Before Booking
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Better Photos.
More Bookings.
Your San Diego Airbnb photographer delivers in 24 hours — guest-focused media that makes your listing the obvious choice.
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