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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

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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 ￥21,179
￥32,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
TV, offices

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 ￥13,492
￥51,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Exterior detail

3. 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 ￥26,106
￥47,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Sunny Private Bungalow
TV

4. 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 ￥20,081
￥97,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

5. '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 ￥11,923
￥56,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Beach nearby

6. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Such a great location. We loved it here. "
United States
Ashley B.
The price is ￥21,053
￥89,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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 ￥31,219
￥105,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Property grounds

8. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
The price is ￥13,724
￥60,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
TV, fireplace

9. 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 ￥22,277
￥90,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Dining

10. 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 ￥21,179
￥81,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Property grounds

11. 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, (15 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥18,826
￥78,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Terrace/patio

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 ￥14,815
￥69,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

13. 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 ￥17,257
￥75,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

14. Charming 3 Bedroom Home

Charming 3 Bedroom Home
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Clean house"
United States
james h.
The price is ￥18,826
￥90,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Charming 3 Bedroom Home
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, WiFi

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

New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Nice place and location overall. "
United States
Lawrence S.
The price is ￥18,982
￥81,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
Dining

16. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥27,140
￥104,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

17. 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.
Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12
Outdoor dining

18. 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 ￥20,708
￥77,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Property grounds

19. 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 ￥30,878
￥39,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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.
The price is ￥28,383
￥102,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was meh."
Carol 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
264
Accommodation
348 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥32,788
Highest Price
￥105,568