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Savor the Santa Cruz Sunshine
Moments upon waking, you could easily find yourself scanning the horizon for breaching whales. Fresh ocean breezes go well with your morning coffee (especially when you’re still in your bathrobe and bare feet) and nothing quite compares to the feeling of emerging into the sunshine for a day of adventure after a satisfying night of sleep.
These experiences are typical when staying in a California vacation rental…and will highlight the best of Santa Cruz. Not that you’ll need much help when it comes to enjoying this charming town on the Central Coast. For starters, Monterey Bay is the site of Santa Cruz’s famous Beach Boardwalk, where it’s possible to take a ride on The Giant Dipper (an old wooden rollercoaster), play some pinball and maybe even snag some cotton candy for old time’s sake. Not every Historic Landmark is this much fun, so be sure to take advantage.
Santa Cruz, also known as Surf City, will also treat you to a leisurely and pleasant day of strolling and shopping downtown. Nature lovers will love exploring the Pajaro Valley and a calendar filled with special events and festivals means that you could end up with the chance to truly absorb the culture of this wine-loving, bird-watching, restaurant-filled and action-packed locale.
Paired with a convenient beach house that makes you feel like royalty or a bungalow on the river that’s as peaceful a place as you can imagine, it’s easy to see that a Santa Cruz vacation will keep you busy when you want to be and unencumbered when you don’t.
Book a vacation rental in Santa Cruz today and then let the countdown to California bliss begin.
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Large 2 story house next door to beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay. — Property 174651
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 18
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, waterfront
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1750 per property per week
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Ocean Front House & Pets
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Ocean Front Beach House Oasis — Property 258594
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- beach, waterfront
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1990 - $2600 per property per week
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Luxury E-Cliff 4bd Beach House
New, Elegant, Ocean View - Four Doors from the Best Beach in Santa Cruz — Property 256658
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- jacuzzi
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2200 - $2950 per property per week
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A Cozy Cottage by the Sea. On Monterey Bay — Property 207419
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach, near the ocean
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
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Stunning Brand New Custom Home Eight Doors from Beach — Property 249804
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2500 per property per week
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Seabright Cottage
Seabright Cottage: 2008 prices; close to Beaches, Parks, Eateries, and Fun! — Property 187613
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 5
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1484 - $1654 per property per week
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Pajaro Dunes Beachfront Property Right on the Beach — Property 247741
- Condo
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 15
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $3640 per property per week
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Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia – See & Hear the Ocean — Property 236256
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 7
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2250 - $2750 per property per week
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Vaquita House Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Private Beach — Property 151603
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach, village
- internet access
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1500 - $1800 per property per week
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Spectacular Views Await You! — Property 223876
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 4 bathrooms
- beach, waterfront
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2500 per property per week
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