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3 BR + loft West Side Ocean View Natural Bridges
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 10
“Wonderful house and location” My husband and I and our son, daughter-in-law and grandson stayed here the first weekend in June. It was better than the pictures and everything that was stated in the description was accurate. We had a great time and won't hesitate to rent again. We loved the view from the house and the deck was so lovely and warm in the afternoons. The house was very well quipped - they had more toys and things than we ever used. However, we did borrow some sand toys for the grandson. Great fun.
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$514
Surfer's Paradise w/ Ocean View & Hot Tub! 1 Block to Beach, Near Boardwalk
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 8
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$942
Coastal Victorian Carriage House in Santa Cruz on Scenic West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz cottage
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 3
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$181
Villa Vista: Lower-Oceanfront rental with amazing views of surf & city lights
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 45 minutes
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$629
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$151
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$259
Luxury Beach Villa-Ocean Views all rooms - Jacuzzi
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 10
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$798
Commanding San Francisco Views from Every Room!
Santa Cruz house
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 4
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$507
Beauty at the Beachfront: Steps to Ocean & 5-Minute Walk to Santa Cruz Harbor
Santa Cruz house
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms / sleeps 12
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$1,767
Endless Summer: Gorgeous Ocean-View Home, Walk to Beach, Near Redwoods
Santa Cruz house
4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 10
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$669
Executive Beach Retreat for 2 - Feb 2020 - 30 days minimum
Santa Cruz house
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 3
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$199
Adorable & Airy Updated Beach Cottage w/ Patio, New Kitchen & Bathroom
Santa Cruz cottage
2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
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$308
Villa Vista:Upper-Multimillion dollar oceanfront home right on the beach!
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 45 minutes
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$629
“Santa Cruz at its Sweetest” the Opal Cliff Beach House is an amazing place to stay if you are in the Santa Cruz area. The house itself is large, yet homey...stunning views and sounds of the ocean...gorgeous decks front and back, peaceful gardens and all the amenities one would expect. The sun room, with its wall of glass, on the second floor is amazing rain or shine. I can't recommend this beautiful home highly enough.
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$567
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 37 minutes
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$410
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$167
New Listing! "Surfer's Paradise" w/ Backyard Oasis & Luxe Master Suite
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
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$366
Pleasure Point Retreat | Hot Tub, Balcony Views & Game Room | Walk to Beach
Santa Cruz house
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms / sleeps 10
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$670
Surfside Spanish-Style Home | Stunning Monterey Bay Views & Private Hot Tub
Santa Cruz house
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 8
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$665
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Saratoga house
2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 6
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Luxury Executive Property for Rent: Super Bowl 50
Los Gatos house
4 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms / sleeps 10
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$199
Furnished Executive House in Resort like setting-Prime area.
Saratoga house
2 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
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$330
A Totally Loaded RV for Rent or Delivery to Enjoy Monterey Bay + Big Sur Areas!!
Capitola camper van
2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 6
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$222
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$278
Oceanfront lower-level duplex w/direct beach access & beach view
Rio del Mar house
2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
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$462
Oceanfront two-level home w/2 kitchens, beach access & space
Rio del Mar house
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 8
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$811
Upper-level beachfront duplex w/direct beach access & ocean views
Rio del Mar house
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
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$462
Oceanfront home w/ balcony & access to Rio Del Mar State Beach
Rio del Mar house
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
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$488
“Great place to stay” Had a great stay here. We love Aptos. Quiet central location but so much happening on the beach. I swam with dolphins! Rental is 100 percent furnished with 100percent of everything you need. All is clean and perfectly furnished and comfortable for your beach getaway. Teenagers can walk everywhere and stay busy including great ice cream. Aquarium passes are an $80 value and a thoughtful and generous touch. The owners are lovely people.
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 23 minutes
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$232
Monterey Pennisula Beach Front House Gated Community, Tennis & Basketball Courts
Pajaro Dunes house
5 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 10
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$1,283
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About Santa Cruz
Few places can rival Santa Cruz, CA for its well-rounded, family beach vacation atmosphere. Spend your days sunning on your vacation rental's private deck or patio, then take just a few steps in the sand to enjoy the vast, blue Pacific. Swim, kayak, sail, fish and windsurf in the morning, then mountain bike, hike, horseback ride, and enjoy the links during your afternoons. With breath-taking views of the Monetary Bay from your bedroom's balcony, spend your evenings watching the twinkling lights of the sea ships cruise by, and then let the lull of the ocean waves put you to sleep.
Santa Cruz is home to one of the best California boardwalks around, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is the perfect place for riding roller coasters, relaxing on the beach, and dining. With free admission and endless opportunities for fun, the Boardwalk is great for the entire family. Santa Cruz is also home to great local talent, and hosts a number of art fairs, music celebrations, film festivals and theatre performances.
Here are a few specific suggestions as you plan your trip:
- Take a ride on the "Big Dipper on Earth": This Santa Cruz landmark is one of the oldest wooden roller coasters around. Built in 1924, the ride takes you high into the sky to give you breath-taking views of the beach and the ocean amidst a Monterey Bay background.
- Witness the Monarch butterfly migration: Santa Cruz is world-renowned for the yearly migration of the Monarch butterfly. See thousands of beautiful butterflies who rest here during their peak season (October through January).
- Explore the Natural Bridges State Beach: The State Beach is famous for its natural bridge and an ideal place to see wildlife, including ocean birds, whales and otters. Low tides are perfect for finding sea stars and crabs too.
- Stroll the Santa Cruz Wharf: This is a great place to relax and people watch. Rest your feet in a cafe, rent a fishing pole, or browse local art shops and boutiques.
- Go horseback riding: Santa Cruz state parks, state beaches and the marshlands around Moore Creek are beautiful places to explore on horseback.
- Play on the beach: Twin Lakes Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz. Come here to take a surf lesson, rent a kayak, or just lie in the sun and relax.
Find the right house rental within a few steps of the Santa Cruz California Boardwalk and start planning the perfect vacation getaway. Camping in Santa Cruz is a beautiful way to spend a night under the stars, but nothing beats coming home at the end of a day of sun and sand to your own luxurious villa with views of the ocean.
Are you planning an important celebration, family reunion, wedding or honeymoon? Vacation rental opportunities are plentiful all year round in idyllic Santa Cruz wedding locations. Find a perfect vacation home within a few steps of the beach and invite your family and friends for a campfire on the sand or a barbeque on the deck. While you're visiting Santa Cruz, be sure to explore some of the other beautiful vacation destinations along the central coast, like Monterey and Newport Beach.
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