Search for vacation rental homes in Central Coast California

Focus on What’s Important in Central Coast California

California’s long and languorous shoreline leaves plenty of room for acting out various vacation fantasies. Choosing to explore the Central Coast will bode well for anyone looking to get lost in a land of lovely beaches, spectacular sunsets, impressive historic sites and a fun-loving culture that’s all about the outdoors. If you’re just getting to know California this is a fine place to begin, and even if you’ve been before you’ll find it just isn’t capable of growing tedious.


Some of the places you’ll go (Los Osos, Paso Robles, Montecito) sound exotic yet inviting while others (Santa Barbara, Oxnard) sound familiar and are definitely worth a look. Like finally being able to put a name to a face, you’ll love the chance to see the real thing. Particular attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Marina State Beach, Spanish ruins, vineyards and artsy town centers. Shopping is a popular pursuit, as is fine dining, spa-going and generally enjoying the good life…don’t forget about the natural gifts of the region, though.


Central Coast California is uniquely picturesque and well-protected from waste and development. Bird watching, hiking, biking and of course enjoying all that the beach has to offer could easily fill a lifetime of leisure-seeking. Follow the Pacific Coast Highway and see where it takes you; chances are you’ll discover an endless string of thrilling diversions that stretch all the way from Santa Cruz to Ventura (that’s a lot of territory to cover – best to get started right away).


The best points of view are offered from the perch of a vacation condo, cottage or house. There are many to choose from and each has its own personality and set of pleasing amenities. Peruse the listings for yourself and have a little fun mentally trying a few on for size. It’ll be a lot less stressful than swimsuit shopping, that’s for sure, and you’ll surely end up feeling happy with your decision and your upcoming vacation.

  1. Beautiful Ocean View Condo in Desirable Shell Beach. 2br/2 bath — Property 161977

    Vacation Condo rental in Central Coast California area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 1 bathroom
    • 1 half bathroom
    • near the ocean
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
  2. Contemporary artistic loft condo, walk to beach — Property 193711

    Vacation Condo rental in Santa Barbara area
    • Condo
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 2
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, town
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1225 per property per week
  3. Beachside condo, across from beach! — Property 214662

    Vacation Condo rental in Carpinteria area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1500 per property per week
  4. Blacklake Golf Condo - Championship 27 holes — Property 203623

    Vacation Condo rental in Nipomo area
    • Condo
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 1 half bathroom
    • near the ocean, resort
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
  5. Oceanfront Home! Private and Secluded! Monterey Dunes Two Bedroom — Property 160443

    Vacation Condo rental in Monterey area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, waterfront
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1600 - $2000 per property per week
  6. Beach 'Resort-Style' Condo, Santa Barbara — Property 183428

    Vacation Condo rental in Santa Barbara area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, downtown
    • swimming pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1550 per property per week
  7. Ocean Front Duplex — Property 202801

    Vacation Condo rental in Pacific Grove area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • washing machine
    Rates (shown in USD)
  8. Luxury Beach Getaway - Historic Elegance2 Blocks to Beach & Downtown — Property 305364

    Vacation Condo rental in Santa Barbara area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, downtown
    • washing machine
    Rates (shown in USD)
  9. One Flat Block to Beach Strip/Santa Cruz/Aptos Area — Property 186209

    Vacation Condo rental in Aptos area
    • Condo
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach
    • accept credit card
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $865 - $1150 per property per week
  10. Linden Cottage - Oceanview Condo 10 minutes from Santa Barbara — Property 220399

    Vacation Condo rental in Carpinteria area
    • Condo
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 5
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, waterfront
    • accept credit card
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $975 - $1500 per property per week

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