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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.

  1. Ocean View Cottage
    Ocean View, 4 Homes from Ocean- Santa Cruz — Property 237583

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • balcony
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1195 - $1450 per property per week
  2. Luxury E-Cliff 4bd Beach House
    New, Elegant, Ocean View - Four Doors from the Best Beach in Santa Cruz — Property 256658

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 10
    • 3 bathrooms
    • beach, near the ocean
    • jacuzzi
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $2200 - $2950 per property per week
  3. A Cozy Cottage by the Sea. On Monterey Bay — Property 207419

    Vacation Cottage rental in Santa Cruz area
    • Cottage
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
  4. Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz - pets welcome! — Property 160538

    Vacation Cottage rental in Santa Cruz area
    • Cottage
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, near the ocean
    • jacuzzi
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1730 per property per week
  5. Tudor Rose Manor-Family Reunion Home — Property 204971

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 7 bedrooms , sleeps 22
    • 4 bathrooms
    • beach, near the ocean
    • pool
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $4702 per property per week
  6. Dolphin Cottage ~ Oceanfront Luxury Family Home ~ Pets Welcome! — Property 217620

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach
    • balcony
    Rates (shown in USD)
  7. Blacks Beach Retreat- Steps to the Private End of Twin Lakes Beach. — Property 167869

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1400 - $1750 per property per week
  8. Michell's Cove Beach House - one block off of West Cliff! — Property 190646

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, downtown
    • jacuzzi
    Rates (shown in USD)
  9. Santa Cruz Beach Hideaway
    Santa Cruz Beach Hideaway: Guest Studio at Ocean Front Beach Hme Sleeps 4 Adults — Property 204814

    Vacation Apartment rental in Santa Cruz area
    • Apartment
    • studio , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, waterfront
    • jacuzzi
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $990 - $1393 per property per week
  10. Harbor Haven ~ Cozy Luxury At The Beach & Pets are Welcome! — Property 147273

    Vacation House rental in Santa Cruz area
    • House
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 2
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • pets considered
    Rates (shown in USD)

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