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Explore 630 vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 147 per night before taxes and fees

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410 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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40 properties feature pools

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330 properties have a dedicated workspace

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630 of Santa Cruz vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Santa Cruz stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated beach access rentals in Santa Cruz
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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

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!

Steps to Capitola Beach♦King Bed♦EVCharger♦Pets OK
Recently renovated with hardwood floors & stainless steel appliances. Spend your next beach getaway in the heart of the Capitola Village, a 3 minute walk to the beach, restaurants & shopping. This lovely 2-bedroom house has a private balcony w/a BBQ & sleeps up to 6. Level 2 EV charger in garage. Convenient Amenities Include: *Self check-in *Wireless Internet *Dog Friendly - 1 dog (40lbs +/- max) *Parking for 1 car in the attached garage (w/EV Charger) *Roku TV with Netflix, Disney+, YouTube

Capitola Village Wind + Sea Home
Our beautifully renovated 2 bedroom (Both upstairs) and 2 full bathrooms (One on the ground floor and one on the upper floor) along with a ground floor plush queen sleeper sofa and ground floor great room with dining for 7 plus a bar table separating the kitchen from the living room is in the perfect location. Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, or a nice walk along the river. We are right in the Capitola Village. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have questions, we respond promptly.

Oceanview Family Playground
Family-friendly oceanview home at Pleasure Point. This inviting retreat offers a backyard play area, including a water table and climbing structure for the little ones. Enjoy outdoor dining, the BBQ grill, the hot tub, hammocks. Inside, take in two living areas, two en-suite bedrooms, toys, playhouse, and baby amenities. EV charger in garage. Nearby, find great surfing spots, a coastal bike trail, Capitola Village, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Create memories at your Pleasure Point home!

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!

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

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!

Luxury garden villa w/ hot tub and game room
Welcome to our Luxury Villa in the Santa Cruz mountains, a paradise where you can relax and make unforgettable memories. Our villa boasts a spacious patio where you can enjoy your meals surrounded by enchanting gardens. Unwind in our pool, relax in the hot tub, or challenge your friends to a game of pool on professional sized pool table, in our brand-new recreation room. The room features a beautiful handmade walnut bar, complete with a commercial ice maker, sink, and fridge.

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.

Beach View Cottage - Hot Tub
Gorgeous, newly remodeled, home with amazing views of the ocean, beach, and lagoon. Hot tub, bikes, surfboards, kayak. Everything you could possibly want for a Santa Cruz trip in a spectacular setting VR PERMIT # 191354 Just 200 yards from the beach, this tranquil beach view cottage is your perfect beachside escape. Located on a quiet, private street in Pleasure Point, this charming and newly updated two-story home offers stunning ocean views.

Modern Beach Retreat-Free EV Charging
This open and airy modern home is a 5 minute walk to Rio del Mar beach. Enjoy the clean design, large deck and indoor outdoor living. Numerous outdoor activities at your doorstep including golf, world class surf breaks, and renowned biking and hiking trails in the forest of Nisene Marks. Equipped with high speed internet and a projector. We do not have a standard TV or channels.
Popular amenities for Santa Cruz beach access rentals
Apartment rentals with beach access

Sunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom.

Life is better at Capitola Beach

Modern Ocean View 2 BD w Parking.

180°OceanviewCondo-Surfboards-Bikes

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

Santa Cruz-Aptos- Beach Home-by-The -Sea

Seascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view

Capitola Sanctuary
House rentals with beach access

🍀Escape - Brand New Modern Chic Coastal Retreat🍀

180°OceanView+HotTub+EBikes+Surfboards+SUPS+Kayak

Serene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point

Ocean View Cottage HotTub- Surfboards-Bikes-Kayak

Beach House w/ hot tub just a block to the ocean!

Beach-Harbor Retreat

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

Tropical Seabright Beach and Boardwalk Getaway
Condo rentals with beach access

Walk to the beach, panoramic ocean view, and pool!

Beautiful Ocean View 2 BR-Seascape-Miles of Beach

Seaview Condo - 150 Steps to the beach!

Spectacular Ocean View- Heated Pool & Spa Seascape

Oceanview Villa w/ 2 Decks, ONE Pool & Fireplace

Aptos Condo with Spectacular Ocean Views

2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View

Beach Front Villa at Seascape Resort
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 992 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,010 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,102 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,190 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,205 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,407 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,329 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,326 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,131 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,109 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,175 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,157 |
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