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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, (494 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is ￥17,057
￥21,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Fern River Resort
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair

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 ￥26,176
￥41,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Bella Notte
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, (11 reviews)
"This is a Great location! You can walk to the beach and restaurants."
United States
Jeanette S.
The price is ￥13,484
￥50,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Interior

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Great location, clean and cozy. Would recommend. "
United States
Krista M.
The price is ￥30,935
￥85,253 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
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
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
TV, fireplace, video games, offices

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Location was amazing the home was clean safe and easy enjoyed the stay "
United States
Robert L.
The price is ￥26,334
￥105,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Shower, hair dryer, towels

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Stay was great, it was perfect for what we needed. House was such a great costal vibe and the property was beautiful and quiet. "
United States
Nicole B.
The price is ￥11,422
￥56,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Outdoor dining

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean place. Very modern and well stocked. "
United States
Leah
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
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 ￥41,246
￥95,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Beach nearby

Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"It was wonderful to be downtown Capitola and walk to everything. The rental was very clean and communication was excellent. I would stay there again."
United States
Tanya
The price is ￥23,796
￥71,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Capitola Village Hideaway
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 ￥31,696
￥58,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
Interior

Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub

Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"A very comfortable house in a great location. Everything was satisfactory and as advertised. Would stay again if in the area"
United States
Patrick K.
The price is ￥34,901
￥139,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub
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.
The price is ￥15,864
￥72,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
TV, fireplace, offices

Harbor home - with a hot tub!

Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very nice place. "
United States
Rick H.
The price is ￥28,555
￥103,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Interior

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 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 ￥32,363
￥97,999 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Exterior

Charming 3 Bedroom Home

Charming 3 Bedroom Home
Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"The house was amazing and so relaxing for our couples retreat-thank you for opening up your home."
United States
Barbara C.
The price is ￥22,844
￥97,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Charming 3 Bedroom Home
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 ￥19,037
￥66,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Property grounds

Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"We loved how this unit was really tucked away and in a beautifully unique spot within a redwood grove."
United States
Leslie
The price is ￥17,292
￥64,827 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Redwood Home - view of the river!
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 ￥19,275
￥25,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!

4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"A nicely appointed property. Excellent location for the beach and town center "
United States
Mark S.
The price is ￥31,252
￥114,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed here plenty of times, first time reviewing. Wife works every Thursday so sometimes we extend our stay into Friday. Love this place as you can walk to Main Beach in a few mins. Pool was kinda cold for my toddler but hot tub was nice. Better than the place next door. Rooms and parking are always great. I think they upgraded us to a room with separated rooms, which was nice with mother-in-law and a kid. Will stay again. "
Taylor 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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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 scenic seaside 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?

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, 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 273 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.