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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.

1. 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 ￥20,698
￥32,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 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 ￥16,365
￥55,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a built-in wood-burning stove, a comfortable sofa set, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

3. 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 ￥19,165
￥93,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
A wooden gate, a potted plant with flowers, and a concrete floor.

4. 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 ￥26,401
￥45,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Sunny Private Bungalow
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by tall trees.

5. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
The price is ￥16,674
￥64,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a window, and a door.

6. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 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 ￥23,467
￥70,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a door.

7. 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 ￥32,268
￥106,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and a great location!"
United States
Jenny O.
The price is ￥12,197
￥58,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

9. 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 ￥18,527
￥75,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

10. 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.
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
A wicker chair with white cushions in a room with a large window, a painting on the wall, and a shelf with decorative items.

11. 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)
"Beautifully decorated home with cool vibe. Great location. Perfection!"
United States
Heidi T.
The price is ￥25,783
￥88,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
A residential property with a small house, a paved patio, and outdoor seating.

12. 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 ￥15,792
￥69,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. There are windows with blinds, a radiator, and a poster on the wall.

13. 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, (17 reviews)
"Great place, location, neighborhood "
United States
Aaron I.
The price is ￥24,085
￥85,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
A paved pathway leading to a rustic cabin surrounded by tall trees.

14. 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)
"Nice quiet get-away location. Close to shopping, restaurants and beaches."
United States
Darrell Robert P.
The price is ￥29,874
￥37,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

15. Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12

Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"My daughter was set on having a bonfire birthday celebration and this place was perfect for our Family’s stay afterward! Twin lakes is 5 minutes walking distance and that made things simple and convenient for us."
United States
Guiuliana R.
The price is ￥25,474
￥113,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12

16. Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Great little beach bungalow. Clean and close to everything!"
United States
Paul R.
The price is ￥32,197
￥80,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a tiled backsplash.

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.
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
A coastal town with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.

18. Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home

Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Location was awesome."
United States
Craig S.
The price is ￥58,205
￥136,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a built-in oven.

19. 2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The home was immaculate and had great resources in the kitchen. "
United States
Kim N.
The price is ￥21,151
￥78,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

20. 3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach

3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a great location and such a cute property. There were a couple small things we needed and the host/management was super helpful and communicative. Highly recommend!"
United States
Tara R.
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
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Accommodation
348 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥32,044
Highest Price
￥136,303