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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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Charming Seabright Bungalow — Property 209561
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, river
- internet access
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1250 - $1450 per property per week
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Blacks Beach Retreat- Steps to the Private End of Twin Lakes Beach. — Property 167869
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- beach
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1400 - $1750 per property per week
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Newly Appointed Luxury Beach Home - Welcome to the Harbor Lights! — Property 145807
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, waterfront
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
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Clean, Beautiful Seabright Home, Steps to Beach, HOT TUB, 2 Fireplaces — Property 257433
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- jacuzzi
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1995 - $2450 per property per week
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New Home! Relax in Luxury - Harbor Beach House in Santa Cruz- ONE NIGHT FREE — Property 222727
- House
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 7
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- beach
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2000 - $2200 per property per week
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Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz - pets welcome! — Property 160538
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- jacuzzi
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1730 per property per week
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Welcome to Harbor View Flat aka 'The Sugar Shack' ... one SWEET place!! — Property 208613
- Chalet
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, downtown
- balcony
- Rates (shown in USD)
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Hawaiian Style Beach House
Hawaiian Style Beach House, Ocean View - 1-Block-Water — Property 209121
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 8
- 2 bathrooms
- beach
- internet access
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1600 - $2100 per property per week
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Mott Ave Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz luxury home at Seabright Beach. Best location! — Property 148221
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 7
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- beach
- jacuzzi
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1700 - $2450 per property per week
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Luxury Beach Home
East Cliff Beach Oasis - Luxury Vacation Rental Steps to the Beach — Property 174198
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1600 - $2000 per property per week
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