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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, (479 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ￥14,856
￥19,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Fern River Resort
Property grounds

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (249 reviews)
"Beautifully cozy! Loved the location and the property!"
United States
Karen B.
The price is ￥46,035
￥106,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Beach. Families. Corporate. Pet friendly.

Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Beach. Families. Corporate. Pet friendly.
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (340 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Tish H.
The price is ￥93,630
￥211,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Beach. Families. Corporate. Pet friendly.
Exterior

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"This is an architectural gem!! Beautiful spot"
United States
Babette T.
The price is ￥85,203
￥168,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Apartment, Pets Allowed, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥27,309
￥59,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
East Cliff Nook
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, (20 reviews)
"Location was amazing the home was clean safe and easy enjoyed the stay "
United States
Robert L.
The price is ￥58,363
￥149,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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 ￥49,312
￥80,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
TV, fireplace, foosball, stereo

Oceanfront Beach House overlooking the Boardwalk

Oceanfront Beach House overlooking the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Every review has covered how great the location is but I just have to stress how stunning the house itself is. CLEAN, well stocked with everything you need, a true home away from home. "
United States
Maryrose M.
The price is ￥54,618
￥163,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Oceanfront Beach House overlooking the Boardwalk
TV, DVD player

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Host touched base via messenger to make sure all was well. The place was exactly as advertised and worked well for our group. Great location!"
United States
Shalyn F.
The price is ￥31,990
￥80,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
TV

Stunning Seabright Cottage: Walk to the Beach & Boardwalk

Stunning Seabright Cottage: Walk to the Beach & Boardwalk
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Convenient to family. Very clean, comfortable & all essentials supplied. Owner available for questions. Will be staying here again."
United States
Pat S.
The price is ￥56,178
￥86,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stunning Seabright Cottage: Walk to the Beach & Boardwalk
Lobby

7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!

7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay! "
United States
Jasmine S.
The price is ￥53,369
￥130,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!
Interior

Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub

Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Very clean, lovely interiors, very responsive property mgmt team…best vacation rental experience! Thank you"
United States
Kristi M.
Oceanview Retreat with Hot Tub
Property grounds

Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk

Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Easy, comfy and perfect. "
United States
Yadira T.
The price is ￥108,455
￥201,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk
TV, offices

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Great times!! We enjoyed our view "
United States
Samuel P.
The price is ￥49,000
￥136,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home
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.
The price is ￥41,197
￥144,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!
Beach

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great location and space. "
United States
Clayton H.
The price is ￥57,739
￥141,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach
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, (52 reviews)
"It was a really great stay. I highly recommend!"
United States
Soon Son
The price is ￥21,067
￥45,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Outdoor dining

"Endless Summer" Home - stunning ocean views!

"Endless Summer" Home - stunning ocean views!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful view and well appointed with very up to date styling "
United States
Steve P.
The price is ￥54,618
￥183,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
"Endless Summer" Home - stunning ocean views!
Dining

Sea4ever Beachhouse - Oceanfront - Newly Remodeled

Sea4ever Beachhouse - Oceanfront - Newly Remodeled
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"This house is amazing! The views, the location next to a nice beach, the amenities, comfy beds, and lots of space for our family of 9! There are actually 4 full bathrooms which was a nice surprise too!The host was very responsive and kind!We will be coming back!"
United States
Vonda V.
The price is ￥70,379
￥204,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Sea4ever Beachhouse - Oceanfront - Newly Remodeled
Beach nearby

Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 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 ￥23,408
￥70,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Capitola Village Hideaway
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed several times alway wonderful. Great location, very clean and well appointed rooms and great staff. Price is very good for the area. "
Angela 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

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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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 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?

Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Ocean. Winter special rates. 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 Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets! and The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 270 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 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.