Places to stay near Steamer Lane

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

Aloha Apartment w/Spa

In this highly desirable Westside Santa Cruz neighborhood, you will be only a short walk or bike ride (BYO bike or lots of good rentals available) from: the Boardwalk, voted the “World's Best Seaside Amusement Park"; the 100-year old Municipal Wharf with its restaurants and kayak rentals; world-class surf breaks (Cowells, which is beginner-friendly, and Steamer Lane); and a choice of beaches. From this strategic Westside location it's easy to get to downtown's shops and eateries as well as UCSC.

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**

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 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!

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.

Carriage House on West Cliff Drive 18-0090

Historic stand-alone Victorian carriage house on the grounds of oceanfront home, Epworth-by-the-sea. Fully furnished. Gas heating stove, well-stocked gourmet kitchen, comfortable bedroom, luxurious and opulent bathroom. Perfect for a romantic getaway, or for extended stays. Free WiFi, parking, cable. Pet friendly (additional fee applies) and well located to enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer. Posted rates include mandated SC Hotel Tax, NOT charged for stays longer than 30 nights.

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!

Guesthouse in Santa Cruz

We offer a self-contained 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with its own separate entrance, situated in a tranquil neighborhood on the west side of Santa Cruz, 3 min walk to the W Cliff Dr, a safe and scenic 3 mile ocean walking & biking path. Walk north to Michell Cove, tide pools, & Natural Bridges. Please note that our unit is part of the entire building, located on the second floor, and has its own private staircase and entrance. And unwind at this peaceful oasis.

Bay View Bungalow

Welcome to Bay View Bungalow, your perfect Santa Cruz retreat! Just steps from West Cliff Drive, this charming beach bungalow offers stunning Monterey Bay views and the ultimate coastal vibe. Wake up to crashing waves, take a two-minute stroll to the cliffs, and explore nearby attractions like UCSC, the Boardwalk, hiking trails, wineries, and more. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, or small families - your ideal escape for adventure or relaxation.

Cozy Suite with a private entrance on the westside

STR18-0122 We are situated in the BEST area! We are a 20 minute walk to downtown and 20-25 minute walk to West Cliff Dr. We have many restaurants within walking distance: Mexican, Thai, Chinese, burger, Greek, falafel. IMPORTANT NOTE: I am required to collect the city mandated short term rental tax in cash when you arrive because the city of Santa Cruz does NOT allow Airbnb to collect it at booking. It is what is charged by hotels and motels.

8 Palms

Clean and Comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Style House in a Great Central Location!!! Close to Downtown, The Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, The Santa Cruz Wharf, Seabright Beach, The Boat Harbor, The Crows Nest, Seabright Social, The Buttery, Lillians Italian Restaurant, The Crepe Place, Shoppers Corner, Whole Foods. Basically there are a bunch of great amenities very close.