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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation rentals

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ￥17,087
￥29,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bella Notte
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

2. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is ￥19,583
￥24,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Fern River Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey armchair, a small side table, and a window with curtains.

3. Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Great little space in a nice part of town. It was the perfect base camp for three of us!"
United States
finn r.
The price is ￥12,557
￥53,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, a shelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery outside.

4. '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 ￥12,080
￥58,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
A wooden gate, a potted plant with flowers, and a concrete floor.

5. 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 ￥24,319
￥45,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Sunny Private Bungalow
A modern house with a patio area featuring a wooden table and chairs, a covered seating area, and a potted plant.

6. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Great place for the price. The bbq/fire pit area,along with the view is 5 stars! Hosts are responsive. Close drive to town, beach …"
United States
Kimberley
The price is ￥27,022
￥54,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

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 ￥37,353
￥118,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a bed with a patterned rug, and an air conditioning unit.

8. 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 ￥20,505
￥90,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

9. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and clean!!Fairly quiet."
United States
Audrey T.
The price is ￥19,074
￥67,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
A patio area with a wooden deck, a glass door entrance, and a view of the surrounding trees.

10. 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 ￥23,048
￥104,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wooden dining table, and a window with blinds.

11. 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 ￥34,969
￥50,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

12. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Wonderful place...perfect location! Very happy with our stay! The only thing to note is the parking area is very small, so anything larger than a midsize SUV will have to park elsewhere."
United States
Tiffany
Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

13. Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Location was great! "
United States
Alix Z.
The price is ￥13,511
￥55,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a stove, a microwave, and pendant lighting.

14. 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 ￥15,736
￥54,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a garage door.

15. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3

Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"A great place in a great place for a good price ."
United States
robin k.
The price is ￥20,067
￥40,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3

16. 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 ￥26,863
￥98,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
A residential property with a small house, a paved patio, and outdoor seating.

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 ￥19,710
￥77,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!

18. 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 ￥15,736
￥64,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, and a round coffee table.

19. 1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
Capitola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 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 ￥29,724
￥80,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

20. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥41,168
￥125,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"We always enjoy staying at this location. Everything is always wonderful. Will be back soon!"
Benjamin 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Santa Cruz close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or you can select a secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Visitors to Santa Cruz like the popular beaches and entertainment choices this destination is known for. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz?

Dazzling Family Beach Retreat: HOT TUB, BIKES, SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a selection of games and a hot tub. Our travelers also rate Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly! as a favorite home for rent in Santa Cruz.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 277 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Santa Cruz stay.

What’s there to see and do in Santa Cruz?

Family-friendly attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, whereas Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Main Beach are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While here, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Santa Cruz like?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for several days or longer in Santa Cruz. Vacation rentals offer extras such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for small groups.