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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 ￥20,810
￥32,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Living area

2. 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 ￥14,182
￥52,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Property grounds

3. 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, (14 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥15,261
￥72,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Property grounds

4. 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 ￥15,107
￥62,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
Living area

5. 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 ￥21,273
￥96,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Dining

6. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥23,431
￥98,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Room

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 ￥29,751
￥102,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Property grounds

8. 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 ￥29,828
￥37,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Room

9. 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 ￥23,123
￥94,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
Exterior detail

10. 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 ￥26,360
￥47,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Sunny Private Bungalow
Living area

11. 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 ￥26,514
￥84,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
Private kitchen

12. Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful house with lots of thoughtful details. Our kids loved the play room, we loved the work out room! The beds and linens were comfortable and clean. Highly recommend"
United States
Mychal B.
The price is ￥25,281
￥111,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!
Dining

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 ￥20,964
￥81,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Living area

14. 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 ￥27,130
￥94,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Private kitchen

15. 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 ￥20,656
￥90,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Lobby

16. 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 ￥26,206
￥89,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
Terrace/patio

17. 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 ￥24,818
￥85,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
Private kitchen

18. 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 ￥17,419
￥75,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Room

19. 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 ￥23,123
￥86,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
Exterior

20. 2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!

2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!
Capitola
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much. The kitchen was stocked well. The beds and linens were very comfortable and we liked the up graded bathrooms. We especially loved having the rooftop patio to relax in the sun and the privacy was a plus. Thank you for your quick responses to our questions. You were very helpful."
United States
Christine K.
The price is ￥30,830
￥95,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."
rory 2-night trip
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Marea Sol Hotel

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
267
Accommodation
349 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥32,217
Highest Price
￥111,270