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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

A backyard with a wooden fence, a barbecue grill, a table with chairs, and a door leading to a covered porch.

1. 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 ￥16,732
￥56,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.

2. 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 6 - Oct 7
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
A wooden gate, a potted plant with flowers, and a concrete floor.

3. 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
￥45,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sunny Private Bungalow
A small, clean room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window.

4. 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 ￥15,311
￥72,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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 ￥10,260
￥55,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
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.

6. Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Lovely property home from home. Fabulous lake view, very comfortable & easy walk to the beach. Great communication. Had a fabulous stay."
United States
Claire
The price is ￥21,625
￥102,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
A small, white-tiled shower stall with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted faucet.

7. 1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
Capitola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 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 ￥22,099
￥69,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a birdcage.

8. 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 ￥15,487
￥63,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a view to the outdoors.

9. 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.
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a stove, a microwave, and pendant lighting.

10. 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.
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

11. 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 ￥26,203
￥100,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
A backyard with a hot tub, a patio table, and a wooden fence.

12. 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 ￥32,517
￥111,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

13. 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 ￥25,414
￥96,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
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 ￥25,730
￥90,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with red stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Such a great location. We loved it here. "
United States
Ashley B.
The price is ￥21,310
￥91,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
A two-story house with a gated entrance, a 24-hour contact sign, and a no parking sign.

16. 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 ￥21,783
￥84,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

17. 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 wooden deck with a hot tub and a sliding glass door.

18. 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 ￥26,835
￥100,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
A wooden deck with a sign for O'Neal vacation rentals, a barbecue grill, and a white building in the background.

19. 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, (16 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥22,257
￥83,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

20. 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 ￥30,781
￥110,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Gorgeous location. Delicious food. Room cleaning was immaculately done. Great lobby for coffee and the woman who made coffee in the am was a joy! Delicious breakfast treats. Has an amazing dinner also"
Susan 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
279
Accommodation
348 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥45,145
Highest Price
￥111,287