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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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Watch Surfers from High Deck
Great View of the Ocean, Featured on Architect's Tour — Property 112417
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 9
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- jacuzzi
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2700 - $3400 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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Tudor Rose Manor-Family Reunion Home — Property 204971
- House
- 7 bedrooms , sleeps 22
- 4 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- pool
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $4702 per property per week
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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 - $5375 per property per week
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New Beach House with White Water Views — Property 264523
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, town
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $3465 - $3850 per property per week
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5 Star Beach House -- 2,200 Square Feet -- Ocean View — Property 232032
- Estate
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 20
- 2 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2500 - $3000 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 charming family vacation home in a country setting — Property 301097
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 11
- 3 bathrooms
- near the ocean
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $2450 per property per week
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Expandable - 3 or 4 Bedrooms
Stay by the Beach! Mid-week Specials avail. Fall/Winter — Property 231418
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 12
- 3 bathrooms
- beach, near the ocean
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1750 - $2975 per property per week
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The Point at Sunny Cove-Large oceanfront home — Property 194486
- House
- 4 bedrooms , sleeps 10
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- beach
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $3900 per property per week
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