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Welcome to Harbor House. Your Favorite Home at the Beach.
Prepare to enjoy this retreat close to the ocean with warm light and comfortable furnishings. Relax and experience a beautiful sense of calm from this quiet retreat. Murray Street Bridge is closed for repair INDEFINITELY Relax and enjoy the new fire pit table during the cool summer nights on the updated deck or enjoy a dinner under the stars using the new BBQ in the new outdoor dining area. **BBQ AND FIRE PIT TABLE are for (June-Sept)This property is not suitable for guests under 12 years old.

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!

Contemporary Seabright Beach House
Steps from the sand, this contemporary Seabright beach home is the perfect upscale beach getaway. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps 6 comfortably. Master bedroom features a king bed and private bath with deep oval soaking tub. Two guest rooms feature a queen bed and two twin beds. The living area is tastefully decorated and thoughtfully appointed with push button fireplace, large 4k TV, Jambox, PS4, etc. Did we mention the living area has a direct view of the beach and ocean?

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!

Sunlit Surf House 3 BR/2BA Downtown +Walk To Beach
Sunlit Surf Guest House – 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bath Accommodates 1–9 guests. Pricing is based on occupancy. All guests to the property must be registered. Located in downtown Santa Cruz, just a ½-mile walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Family Friendly • No Parties • Non-Smoking/Vaping Property Shared driveway parking. Neighborhood parking pass included. Competitive rates for couples, families, and groups. The 14% transient occupancy tax is included in your rate.

Victorian Beach House Santa Cruz
We love the old 1876 Victorian for its funky charm and great location. Downtown Santa Cruz is bustling with shops and restaurants. We can bike to the beach and not deal with traffic. Run or ride a bike on West Cliff Drive. Lots to do! I have a load of flyers for all the activities in Sc. Top things to do Boardwalk Visit quaint Capitola Mystery spot Marine mammal sanctuary museum Ride bikes on west Cliff Shops and restaurants downtown Surf lessons at cowells!

Tropical Seabright Beach and Boardwalk Getaway
Come soak up the sun and positive vibes of Santa Cruz in our private, adorable, tropical two-bedroom retreat. Enjoy all the comforts of home in a prime location, within easy walking distance to the beach, the Boardwalk, the yacht harbor, and delicious local eateries. The cottage is thoughtfully stocked with beach extras to make your stay effortless and fun. The perfect home base for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz!

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!

Beach House w/ hot tub just a block to the ocean!
Welcome to your home sweet home in Santa Cruz! This historic home built in 1905 is just one block from the Beach, Boardwalk, wharf, great places to eat, some of the best surf spots the West Coast has to offer & just 2 blocks to downtown! The home has 4 bedrooms with a total of 5 beds, 2 full bathrooms, lots of couch space w/ linens to ensure that you are super comfy! There is a private yard with a hot tub, gas BBQ & patio furniture!

Wave House by the Beach for Two!
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.

BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak
Adorable beach cottage a few blocks to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Main Beach! In a perfect spot for beach, Boardwalk fun, and exploring downtown Santa Cruz. Take the 4 electric bikes along West Cliff Drive around town, surf at Steamer Lane with the 2 surfboards, kayak, and come back to soak in the hot tub. Game room with bouldering wall, pool table, ping pong table, darts, Bocci ball court.

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!
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