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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

A beach scene with waves and a sunset.

1. East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"My kitty and I had a wonderful time there. The management was very accommodating. "
United States
Judith
The price is ￥30,200
￥66,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
East Cliff Nook
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 ￥27,324
￥49,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sunny Private Bungalow

3. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 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 ￥23,010
￥71,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
A patio area with a wooden deck, a glass door entrance, and a view of the surrounding trees.

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 ￥20,453
￥101,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
A covered outdoor area with a bench, potted plants, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. 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 ￥24,767
￥85,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a bed with a patterned rug, and an air conditioning unit.

6. 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 ￥20,134
￥90,162 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.

7. 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 ￥35,154
￥50,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
A residential street with houses, a gated driveway, and a mailbox.

8. 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 ￥24,128
￥97,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

9. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 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 ￥15,020
￥54,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
A garden with a wooden swing set, stone pathway, and a pergola structure.

10. 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 ￥27,005
￥122,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12

11. 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 ￥14,860
￥63,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a stove, a microwave, and pendant lighting.

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

Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great location! We parked the car out front when we arrived and didn't need to use it again until we left. House is clean and bright. The mattress was firmer than we prefer but it was fine and the sheets and comforter were clean and comfy. Would recommend!"
United States
Jeffrey S.
The price is ￥15,659
￥54,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!

13. 2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful condo with sweeping views! Beach access was easy and the location was convenient to so many activities."
United States
Wendy B.
2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
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 ￥30,919
￥39,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

15. 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 ￥19,814
￥81,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, and a round coffee table.

16. 1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
Capitola
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (21 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 ￥27,484
￥77,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

17. Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great little beach bungalow. Clean and close to everything!"
United States
Paul R.
Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

18. 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 ￥26,685
￥95,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a shelf with decorative items.

19. '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 ￥11,824
￥59,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
A coastal landscape with cliffs and a beach.

20. 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 ￥41,737
￥99,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Sea La Vie
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"This, in my humble opinion, is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz. It’s DIRECTLY in the middle of town—it’s easy to get anywhere from the hotel. The property is adorable. The pool is great. The bar is open late and the food is good. The rooms are updated and super cute. Whenever friends come to see our daughter at UCSC, I always recommend it. We love it ."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
340
Accommodation
349 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥39,562
Highest Price
￥122,941