Places to stay near Lighthouse Field State Beach

Charming cottage in westside SC 2 blks from beach

Gingerbread-like cottage (600 square feet) was built from old growth redwood in 1922. Since remodeled with all the amenities. A private sanctuary, set back and hidden from street. Two block walk to ocean along tree-lined path in a quiet neighborhood on the west side. Serene and tranquil, lovely outdoor deck and garden. Half mile from selection of boutique wine tasting, breweries, and coffee roasters. We apologize for not being able to host children under 5 for safety reasons. 2 night minimum

Full Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak

Our cute beach home offers the best Santa Cruz location! First house in from the ocean, with fantastic ocean views. Watch whales passing by from the deck, ride the bikes down beautiful west cliff drive to the Boardwalk and Wharf down the street, take the surfboards out to Steamer Lane, launch the 2 person sea kayak from the harbor (already there, ready to launch), and come back to soak in the hot tub. **Are you getting a message from Airbnb blocking you from booking? Message us we can fix it**

Santa Cruz A-Frame

This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Beach Hill Hideaway - Steps to Beach & Boardwalk

Escape to Beach Hill Hideaway, a bright 2,000 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Santa Cruz. Perfect for families and friends, it’s just steps from the Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, and downtown. One side of a duplex, it shares one wall with neighboring Unit A while offering a private entrance and outdoor spaces. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, free parking, EV charger, A/C, outdoor shower, BBQ, fire pit, Roku TV, piano, books, games, yoga mats, and workspace. Walk everywhere from this prime location!

Victorian Cottage on West Cliff Drive 18-0089

Separate, stand alone cottage located behind oceanfront home. Steps from the beach, Boardwalk, Lighthouse, and close to downtown. Fully furnished. Smart TV with Comcast Popular TV cable (100+ channels), dedicated Superfast Xfinity WiFi access. Very charming and romantic. Pets welcome for an additional fee of $95 per stay (or per month for longer visits)---please arrange in advance. Quoted prices include City mandated Transient Occupancy Tax required of all bookings for 30 nights or less.

Charming Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment

Our 1928 carriage house apartment is walking distance to the Boardwalk, beach, wharf, basketball stadium, and downtown. Cowells and Main Beaches, Steamers Lane, Boardwalk, wharf, and West Cliff Drive (path along the ocean) are all a quick 5 min walk from our house. The apartment is located in a private garden setting, away from the main street, behind our home. There is a separate dedicated garden space for you to use. We hope you will love this historical neighborhood as much as we do!

Updated Westside home. 4 blocks from the beach!

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath home near Steamer Lane. Awesome Westside location. The best part of town. You can hear the waves crashing when they are big, and the sea lions barking at night. Hardwood floors, new paint, new beds, new linens, new towels. Fenced back yard. Hot tub. 60" flat screen with Fire Stick. Indonesian furniture. 4 blocks to the beach. 3 blocks to lighthouse park. Easy access to Hwy 1 to drive up the coast.

Sea Soul Retreat: Hot Tub | Bikes | Surfboards

When the wind is blowing right, you'll hear the waves crashing & sea lions barking while relaxing in the hot tub or on the hammock. Our clean, peaceful & comfortable home is in a quiet cute neighborhood within walking distance to the ocean, Boardwalk, West Cliff Drive, Steamer Lane, Cowell's Beach & Neary Lagoon. We're within biking distance of downtown, Wilder Ranch, the upper UCSC trail system, mid-town/Seabright. We have surfboards, beach chairs & bikes for you too! Permit #018-0231

Lower Westside Sanctuary by Natural Bridges Beach

From our family of beach bums to yours: welcome to our newly remodeled, coastal sanctuary on the quiet lower Westside of Santa Cruz. Stroll 5 minutes to Natural Bridges Beach by day. By night, stargaze from the hot tub or gather around the gas fire pit. Wildlife abounds: from our resident hummingbirds and butterflies at home to occasional seal, otter and whale sightings at Natural Bridges. Hungry/thirsty? Stroll 10 minutes to the heart of Santa Cruz’s beer, wine, and foodie scene!

Sunny Seabright Beach House

Sunny beach house located in Midtown, Santa Cruz. Amazing location with a five minute walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Just a few blocks from Seabright Beach, the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and some of the best local restaurants and breweries in town. The home boasts a well-furnished rooftop deck, a beautiful open floor plan, and a fully equipped kitchen. This house is cozy, bright, and inviting. You will surely love your stay here!

Modern Beach House/Short walk to beaches/Boardwalk

Spacious beach house within walking distance to Cowell's Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, Municipal Wharf, and downtown entertainments & restaurants. Taking a scenic walk down West Cliff is perfect for viewing the ocean cliffs, beautiful surroundings, and enjoying fresh coastal air!

Charming West-Side Pied-a-Terre

Private studio on the dynamic west side of Santa Cruz. Inside you'll find a queen sized bed with natural fiber linens, brushed fir floors, and reclaimed redwood detailing. The studio includes a well appointed kitchen with granite countertops.