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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

1. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay with the beach just a few steps away from the front door. The space was clean and we had everything we needed for our stay. "
United States
Jessica P.
The price is ￥18,671
￥57,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
A wooden gate, a potted plant with flowers, and a concrete floor.

2. Sunny Private Bungalow

Sunny Private Bungalow
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
David H.
The price is ￥24,209
￥45,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Sunny Private Bungalow

3. Harbor home - with a hot tub!

Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very nice place. "
United States
Rick H.
The price is ￥29,431
￥107,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a bed with a patterned rug, and an air conditioning unit.

4. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Such a great location. We loved it here. "
United States
Ashley B.
The price is ￥21,678
￥92,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.

5. Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Great location for downtown Santa Cruz with walking accessibility"
United States
Carl
The price is ￥34,811
￥49,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, a shelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery outside.

6. 'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and a great location!"
United States
Jenny O.
The price is ￥12,658
￥59,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

7. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
The price is ￥18,757
￥68,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A residential property with a small house, a paved patio, and outdoor seating.

8. 1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!

1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (7 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Jen W.
The price is ￥20,506
￥79,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, and a round coffee table.

9. 1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
Capitola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Incredible location with comfortable accommodations! Parking in the garage was key! So close to the beach and a wealth of shops and restaurants!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥32,746
￥84,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
A patio area with a wooden deck, a glass door entrance, and a view of the surrounding trees.

10. Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Amazing stay - thank you and we look forward to staying again "
United States
Brandi P.
The price is ￥29,747
￥112,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

11. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥31,646
￥111,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
A covered outdoor area with a bench, potted plants, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

12. Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!

Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great place, minutes from the beach and an overall great experience!"
United States
Damian M.
The price is ￥31,646
￥98,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
A paved pathway leading to a rustic cabin surrounded by tall trees.

13. Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Beautiful location!Room was clean and cozy.Very quiet!The bed was comfortable!The host was easy to contact!Very enjoyable!"
United States
Jim H.
The price is ￥30,618
￥38,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
A bedroom with a white bed, pink and patterned pillows, a red blanket, a wall-mounted plant, and a white wardrobe.

14. Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!

Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated home with cool vibe. Great location. Perfection!"
United States
Heidi T.
The price is ￥34,652
￥103,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

15. Escape to The Vibrant Nook!

Escape to The Vibrant Nook!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Super fun atmosphere - great TV - lovely location!"
United States
Carol A B.
The price is ￥31,646
￥83,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Escape to The Vibrant Nook!
A residential street with houses, a gated driveway, and a mailbox.

16. 3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach

3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Location was just down the street from beach "
United States
Tinker B.
The price is ￥36,720
￥116,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
A coastal landscape with cliffs and a beach.

17. Sea La Vie

Sea La Vie
Westside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Lovely home, convenient to the surrounding community and Boardwalk. We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Alison H.
The price is ￥54,305
￥117,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Sea La Vie

18. Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥27,057
￥90,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

19. 3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Wonderful place great service "
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥25,434
￥97,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

20. New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym

New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Nice place and location overall. "
United States
Lawrence S.
The price is ￥31,330
￥102,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We will always come here. We get the ocean view room with balcony and we just love it. To be able to sit out there at night and listen to water and people watch on the boardwalk. Just a neat little place. The only think I don't like is the parking. It's small but hey better than having to find parking somewhere!"
Kanela 2-night trip
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Marea Sol Hotel

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
263
Accommodation
349 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥38,702
Highest Price
￥117,463