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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

A small, clean room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window.

1. 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 ￥31,582
￥95,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
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)
"Owner was excellent with communication. My son and I stayed there for the weekend and was impressed that n how close it was to everything. Great place that we will stay at again!"
United States
Tenisha W.
The price is ￥24,151
￥45,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Sunny Private Bungalow
A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and a great location!"
United States
Jenny O.
The price is ￥10,260
￥56,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.

4. 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 ￥34,727
￥48,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
A two-story house with a garage, a covered entryway, and a small garden area with a bush.

5. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Great location in Capitola, a shot walk to the beach and pier and to many cafes and restaurants."
United States
Thomas L.
The price is ￥17,370
￥62,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with red stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Such a great location. We loved it here. "
United States
Ashley B.
The price is ￥25,414
￥97,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a birdcage.

7. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
The price is ￥12,949
￥60,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

8. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥42,004
￥123,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
A backyard with a hot tub, a patio table, and a wooden fence.

9. 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 ￥31,412
￥110,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
A two-story house with a gated entrance, a 24-hour contact sign, and a no parking sign.

10. 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 ￥21,318
￥80,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a stove, a microwave, and pendant lighting.

11. Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!

Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The property was perfect and we truly enjoyed our stay. It was well stocked, clean and an easy walk to the beach, shopping and restaurants. One of our favorites!"
United States
Coletta H.
The price is ￥18,791
￥58,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

12. 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)
"Great weekend stay, close to harbor and twin lakes."
United States
Britt T.
The price is ￥28,097
￥99,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a view to the outdoors.

13. Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!

Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"House was great! Spacious and perfect for a family of 4 with teenagers. Within walking distance of the wharf, boardwalk, and morning coffees. Was a great retreat. "
United States
Clark L.
The price is ￥38,846
￥108,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
A room with a desk, chair, and a large window with a view.

14. 3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great place, location, neighborhood "
United States
Aaron I.
The price is ￥23,520
￥87,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

15. Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Peaceful setting, attentive and lovely hosts. Absolutely perfect setting for our company leadership retreat. Thank you!"
United States
Anthony H.
The price is ￥17,212
￥75,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
A paved pathway leading to a rustic cabin surrounded by tall trees.

16. Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Nice quiet get-away location. Close to shopping, restaurants and beaches."
United States
Darrell Robert P.
The price is ￥34,238
￥43,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
A wooden deck with a hot tub and a sliding glass door.

17. Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Capitola
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay in Capitola. The house was beautiful in the parking was convenient."
United States
Daniel G.
The price is ￥23,055
￥94,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
A residential area with houses featuring balconies, some with plants, and a mix of architectural styles.

18. Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!

Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We had an absolutely amazing time staying here. Lovely accommodations, fireplace, deck, clean, modern, great location, easy to follow instructions, private, quiet, reasonably priced, list goes on. Thank you for such a great stay."
United States
Julie L.
The price is ￥29,055
￥79,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a double sink, and pendant lighting.

19. Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious, perfect for spending lots of time by the beach"
United States
Jacob M.
The price is ￥26,835
￥107,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and greenery.

20. 3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"It was a beautiful house and had everything we needed."
United States
Ken B.
The price is ￥22,265
￥101,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good
"The rooms are very nice remodeled rooms the bathroom door locked on us which was a down fall idk how the bathroom door locks like that. Parking is the worse the parking spaces are super small dont drive a truck or suv their nearly impossible to park and get out of your car. Not sure who designed the parking. Didn't get to use the pool or gym this time around but pool was decent size just lots of ppl there Breakfeast was delicious just get there early food runs out and you'll have to wait"
jessie 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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Number of reviews
328
Accommodation
348 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥43,452
Highest Price
￥123,553