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Our top choices for Santa Cruz apartments

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a door.

1. 2 Queen Beds | Non-Smoking, Micfridge

2 Queen Beds | Non-Smoking, Micfridge
Westside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥14,600
￥17,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
2 Queen Beds | Non-Smoking, Micfridge
A compact room with a desk, printer, and cabinets.

2. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and clean!!Fairly quiet."
United States
Audrey T.
The price is ￥18,892
￥66,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Living area

3. Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5

Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Easy check in, great location next to the beach, and fully stocked with everything you might need!"
United States
Suzanna R.
The price is ￥28,023
￥36,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a heater, a window, and a view of the outside.

4. Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Location was great! "
United States
Alix Z.
The price is ￥14,326
￥56,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!
Dining area

5. Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Location was fantastic !! "
United States
Steve B.
The price is ￥23,615
￥71,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Capitola Village Hideaway
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

6. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 5

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 5
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"The facility and the location were exactly what I needed: close to the beach, Capitola, and the Boardwalk; a beautiful, quiet room with blackout curtains; a very comfortable bed in a spacious room. All of this for an appropriately reasonable price. I'll definitely go back."
United States
Cathrine C.
The price is ￥16,924
￥36,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 5
A spacious living area with a curved staircase leading to a second floor, a kitchen with a central island, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and bar stools.

7. Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village

Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Fantastic place, location is perfect! Fireplace kept us wam and so happy to have a parking spot."
United States
Nadia T.
The price is ￥32,895
￥65,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village
A coastal landscape with cliffs and a beach.

8. Seabright Breeze

Seabright Breeze
Eastside Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"This is managed very poorly by a property management company. The listing says pets allowed with prior approval. It doesn’t say anything about a pet fee. The day before check in I was asked to sign a rental agreement for the management company that stated there were no pets allowed, clearly not applicable to this listing. There were no instructions on how to get said “prior approval”. When trying to get the check in instructions, I was then told I needed to Venmo a specific individual for the...
United States
Mallory H.
The price is ￥38,877
￥100,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Seabright Breeze
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, white cabinets, and a stove.

9. Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand
Capitola
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Parking was on the street but right outside our unit, very safe! Unit was very accommodating, communication with the host was great! Condo was darling with huge cumfy beds! Location was perfect, we didn't get back in the car until it was time to leave! We dinned at The Paradise Grill, Margaritaville and Shadowbrook, all highly recommended!"
United States
stacie l.
The price is ￥16,058
￥60,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a large mirror.

10. 1 Queen Bed | Non-Smoking, Micfridge

1 Queen Bed | Non-Smoking, Micfridge
Westside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥12,270
￥14,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
1 Queen Bed | Non-Smoking, Micfridge
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

11. Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 10

Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 10
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Beautiful property! And just a short walk to the beach. Our room was spacious and the bed was incredibly comfortable. We will definitely be back"
United States
Shannon J.
Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 10
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a garage door.

12. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"A great place in a great place for a good price ."
United States
robin k.
The price is ￥21,843
￥42,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of trees.

13. Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!

Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!
Aptos
The price is ￥28,608
￥62,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

14. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 8

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 8
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥19,285
￥38,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 8
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a wardrobe, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

15. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 2

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 2
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥20,149
￥40,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 2
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a garage door.

16. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 1

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 1
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥16,333
￥34,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 1
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a garage door.

17. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 4

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 4
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥20,269
￥40,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 4
A kitchen with a sink, a potted plant, a towel, and a large window with a view of a beach.

18. Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 9

Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 9
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥15,940
￥35,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 9
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

19. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 6

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 6
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥15,546
￥34,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 6
A bathroom with a sink, faucet, soap dispenser, and a framed picture of a lake.

20. Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 11

Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 11
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥16,137
￥35,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte by the Beach Studio 11
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good
"Everything is good"
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Santa Cruz Apartments information

Number of reviews
146
Accommodation
49 Apartments
Lowest Price
￥14,830
Highest Price
￥100,368

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to stay at an apartment in Santa Cruz?
There are 43 apartments to choose from in Santa Cruz for your trip. Why not make time for the entertainment choices and scenic seaside in this walkable area? Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are top places to visit.
How do you know if an apartment is the right choice for your stay?
An apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals, and usually is more spacious than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for couples looking to stay away from the tourist areas, and also for families wanting the conveniences of home.
What's a favorite apartment for my stay in Santa Cruz?
Here are some of the favorite apartments in the area to choose from: Savasana Surfer's Retreat: Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.9 mi/3.1 km from the heart of Santa Cruz. Includes private patios. Pleasure Point Cottage: Located in Santa Cruz, 3.2 mi/5.1 km away. Includes private balconies. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site. Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown: Located 25.7 mi/41.4 km away in San Jose. Laundry facilities, free WiFi, and separate dining areas are included. Free parking and a 24-hour fitness center are on site. Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View: Located in Mountain View, 28.8 mi/46.3 km from Santa Cruz. Includes laundry facilities, free WiFi, and separate dining areas. A 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool are on site.
How many apartments should I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 43 apartments to book in Santa Cruz.
What can I expect from the weather in Santa Cruz?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Santa Cruz. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What are the must-see places to visit in Santa Cruz?
Visitors to Santa Cruz speak highly of its seaside and entertainment. Family-friendly attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, whereas Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Main Beach are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. Other places in town to visit include Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can you save you a headache when you get to your destination. Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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