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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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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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Harbor Haven ~ Cozy Luxury At The Beach & Pets are Welcome! — Property 147273
- House
- 1 bedroom , sleeps 2
- 1 bathroom
- beach, near the ocean
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in USD)
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Opal Cliff Drive Cottage- with Private Beach Access — Property 234868
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach, town
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1175 per property per week
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Charming and Romantic Harbor Beach Cottage — Property 224234
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach, near the ocean
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1400 per property per week
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Serene in Santa Cruz
Serene in Santa Cruz - Relax in Comfort & Style — Property 162929
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach, near the ocean
- garden
- Rates (shown in USD)
- $1160 - $1400 per property per week
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Pleasure Point Lighthouse — Property 212809
- House
- 1 bedroom , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- beach
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in USD)
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Sea Otter Cottage is Charming, Cozy and the Perfect Vacation Get Away! — Property 303262
- House
- 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- Rates (shown in USD)
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