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Jul 24 - Jul 26

Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation rentals

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is ￥16,165
￥20,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Fern River Resort
Property grounds

Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"We loved how this unit was really tucked away and in a beautifully unique spot within a redwood grove."
United States
Leslie
Redwood Home - view of the river!
Beach nearby

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
"Great location...clean room...responsive staff."
United States
Collette
The price is ￥29,841
￥73,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Exterior detail

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, (54 reviews)
"It was a really great stay. I highly recommend!"
United States
Soon Son
The price is ￥23,790
￥49,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Outdoor dining

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Felton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Our stay was great! We spent a lot of time on the deck. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Communication with host was great. We spent the first day in Monterey Bay whale watching, then checked into the house and went to Roaring Camp the next day, and spent a day in Santa Cruz. great trip."
United States
lisa b.
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
TV, fireplace

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great house. Great neighborhood "
United States
Sam C.
The price is ￥54,241
￥113,906 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Interior

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying here! The location was great with a short walk to the ocean cliffs or to the Natural Bridges Monarch Trail."
United States
Stephanie F.
The price is ￥41,966
￥70,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is ￥29,500
￥45,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Bella Notte
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great place with great location "
United States
matt h.
The price is ￥27,755
￥102,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Interior

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very welcoming and comfortable stay. Everything we migh need was made available. Location was great. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea I.
The price is ￥26,349
￥90,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Interior

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"The property was fantastic for a multi-fam vacation. The property was well-stocked, clean, and comfortable. The front door lock was quite tricky and caused some frustration, but otherwise it was a lovely stay"
United States
Sara H.
The price is ￥28,254
￥79,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Property grounds

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Very peaceful and clean."
United States
Diane C.
The price is ￥55,556
￥90,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
Outdoor dining

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Plenty of space to spread out in comfort, beautiful deck and view, easy walk to the beach. This was the perfect spot for a group getaway."
United States
Sarah C.
The price is ￥28,571
￥109,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Interior

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Perfect location! Very clean and stocked. Great water pressure and comfortable bed. Walked to downtown Santa Cruz for Halloween festivities. Walked to beach for ocean view brunch. Driveway parking is a great bonus too. "
United States
Rebecca W.
The price is ￥33,147
￥47,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Property grounds

Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!

Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice large well equipped kitchen. The game room was great."
United States
Tami C.
Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!
Property grounds

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The suite was very clean and the snacks provided by the host were a nice touch. Very close to town."
United States
Rindy G.
The price is ￥19,270
￥25,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Smart TV

Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community

Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Basically decent place to stay."
United States
Bill S.
The price is ￥30,975
￥60,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community
Outdoor dining

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean place. Very modern and well stocked. "
United States
Leah
The price is ￥26,825
￥110,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
TV, fireplace, offices

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"The space was lovely! Just a short walk to the beach/harbor. Good communication by host. "
United States
Claire F.
The price is ￥38,064
￥106,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Terrace/patio

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
Capitola
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (19 reviews)
"Literally the perfect getaway. Will definitely be back. "
United States
Kammie H.
The price is ￥14,750
￥56,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

6/10 Okay
"Not bad for the price. Difficult to get assistance. Staff was unavailable from 9pm to 9am, couldn't even get towels. Hot tub was reasonably warm but not very clean. Shower water was inconsistently hot. TV did not work unless logging into your own Netflix. Kiosk check in was a bit strange - a person on the screen to help you. Benefit was the pricing and the short walk to the beach and the Boardwalk! "
Bonnie 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

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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?

Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Beach. Families. Corporate. Pet friendly.: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located on a lake and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 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 garden and a selection of games. Some other top choices in Santa Cruz are Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach! and Spacious CLEAN Updated Home. Luxury Amenities.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 269 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 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.