Relax in California Central Coast Vacation Rentals

Head out to California’s Central Coast and enjoy your stay in a vacation home rental. With areas like Monterey and San Francisco, you’ll find the wild coastlines and gorgeous beaches in California to be unlike other beaches you’ve seen before. A Monterey vacation rental makes a great home base for exploring this area of wild coastlines and gorgeous beaches between San Francisco Bay and the southern cities. Guests of Monterey vacation rentals and villas can visit a fascinating aquarium and explore Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck.

Follow the scenic 17 Mile Drive to Carmel, an artsy hamlet that is home to celebrities and outstanding golf at Pebble Beach. Attractions near href="http://www.homeaway.com/USA/California/Central-Coast/Carmel/r7166.htm">Carmel vacation rentals include magnificent Big Sur, where steep cliffs meet the sea along scenic Highway 1.

A Santa Cruz vacation rental is ideal for families looking for extra space to spread out in during their vacation. Nearby attractions include the old-fashioned arcades and amusement park on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the white sand of Santa Cruz Beach, and the monarch butterflies at Natural Bridges State Beach. There are also more great beaches, including Sunset Beach in Watsonville and Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit when you’re packing those sweaters!

Santa Barbara vacation rentals make it a breeze to enjoy beach activities and cultural attractions in this lovely town, billed "the American Riviera." Outdoor activities for guests of Santa Barbara vacation rentals include swimming, boating, fishing, whale watching, surfing, hiking, and hang gliding. Other attractions include art galleries and museums, a thriving performing arts community, Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Wine Country, and the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains and Santa Ynez Valley.

Other popular California Central Coast accommodations include Ventura villas, San Luis Obispo condos, Morro Bay house rentals, Pismo Beach houses, and Pacific Grove beachfront condos.

Search today for your California Central Voast vacation rental!

While you are searching for California beach rentals, consider some coastal options like Los Angeles rentals, San Francisco apartment rentals, Santa Barbara rentals, or San Diego beach rentals. Other California areas include Big Bear Lake cabin rentals and Lake Tahoe vacation rentals.


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Spectacular 180-degree private ocean front cliff home -Pets Welcomed

— Property 175666
Central Coast California house rental - Relax and enjoy a meal overlooking Monterey Bay
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$300 - $350/night
$1,975/week
$6,500/month
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

We spent 3 nights at this house & had a wonderful time. The view of the ocean is spectacular, even saw a few sea lions swimming around. Slept with the windows/slider open, listening to the waves...
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Spectacular Ocean View Rental, Walking Distance to Beach & Town, Dog Friendly

— Property 304951
Central Coast California house rental - The Big Red House
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, village, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$175/night
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

My family, which includes 3 teenagers and a 120 pound black lab, stayed at The Big Red House for 5 nights in August and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The house is immaculately...
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7 Houses from the ocean, Bring the Sunscreen, Kids & Pets

— Property 183443
Central Coast California cottage rental - Front of Cottage -7 houses from the sand
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$175 - $200/night
$1,000 - $1,200/week
Accepts Online Payments
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

This is our second visit. We love this cozy cottage. It is perfect for our needs. All the things that you require are provided. All you have to do is buy your food! Has a cute play kitchen...
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Beach Hillside Designer Home With Breath Taking Pristine White Water View

— Property 225014
Central Coast California house rental - Morro Bay Beauty
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$175 - $225/night
$900/week
$2,400/month
Accepts Online Payments
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

Excellent location, great accomodations, will rent again.
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Huge 4 bedroom, 2 bath home walking distance to West Cliff Dr. & Boardwalk

— Property 246527
Central Coast California house rental - Massive living room
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$500 - $575/night
$3,500 - $4,000/week
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Sunny Pismo Beach Condo Three Blocks from the Beach

— Property 103445
Central Coast California condo rental - Living Room
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Condo, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, near the ocean, DVD
Rates - per property (USD)
$170 - $225/night
$1,020 - $1,350/week
$2,500/month
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Ocean View, 4 Homes from Ocean- Santa Cruz

— Property 237583
Central Coast California house rental - Just 4 Homes from Beach
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$200 - $225/night
$1,195 - $1,450/week
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Large Historic Beautiful Victorian perfect for your family reunion

— Property 178833
Central Coast California house rental - Victorian
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, downtown, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,600/week
$6,000/month
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

We all had a fantastic time at this house, which is a very comfortable and charming family home. Everything was as described on the website and all very clean and well-maintained. Upstairs...
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Asilomar Ocean Retreat

— Property 159137
Central Coast California house rental - Asilomar Ocean Retreat
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 2 Bathrooms, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,300/week
Calendar Updated Nov 29 2009

Property Review

We had a wonderful weekend at the Asilomar Ocean Retreat. The house is cute, comfortable and clean with a charming light-filled kitchen/great room. Bedrooms are on two sides of the house, so the...
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Old California ''Driftwood Lodge' Ocean Views

— Property 212024
Central Coast California house rental - Ocean View from Driftwood
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18,
House, 4 Bathrooms, mountain, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$3,200 - $4,000/week
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

This house is really great. I organized a trip for a large group and heard only compliments. We stayed 2 nights to celebrate our graduation from graduate school and already started planning our...
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Eucalyptus Cottage & Guest House

— Property 220273
Central Coast California house rental - Beautiful cottage overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 3 Bathrooms, near the ocean, town, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,950 - $3,950/week
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

We had an absolutely wonderful time!! What an incredible property - the cottage and yard are completely captivating and serene! Our only regret is not staying longer! So, we hope to return soon! ...
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Jasmine Cottage - Spacious Luxury with Stunning Ocean Views

— Property 220270
Central Coast California house rental - Spacious accommodations - sweeping ocean views
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,695 - $2,450/week
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

We just spent two wonderful months at Jasmine. The cottage is perfect for an extended stay. It is so comfortable,fully equipped with plenty of sunshine,beautiful ocean views and lovely gardens. ...
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Paradise Cottage - Ocean Views and Delightful Gardens

— Property 204789
Central Coast California cottage rental - Sun drenched living room with views of the Pacific
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, beach, village, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,695 - $2,450/week
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

I've lost count of the number of times our family has returned to Paradise Cottage over the past few years. Our kids just refer to it as "our vacation house" and don't believe us when we tell them...
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Captain's Cottage – Stunning Ocean Views, Close to the Beach

— Property 247254
Central Coast California house rental - A beautiful cottage overlooking the ocean.
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 3 Bathrooms, near the ocean, town, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,950 - $2,950/week
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

Our Family of 5 stayed in the Captains Cottage for two weeks in July 2009. The transaction and booking went flawlessly and everything was described 100% accurate. Upon our late arrival we found...
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Moonglow: Forest Tranquility Minutes from Downtown Carmel. Aquarium included.

— Property 251128
Central Coast California cottage rental - Spacious deck overlooks Hatton Canyon
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, near the ocean, rural, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$175/night
$1,050/week
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Romantic Hide-Away in an Unbeatable Location

— Property 235684
Central Coast California house rental - Classic California Architecture
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, downtown, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,600/week
$4,500/month
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

We had a wonderful stay at the terrific property. It is extremely well located, and each morning we walked down to the beach. The property is located in a beautifully-maintained neighborhood, and...
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STUNNING VIEW VILLA - 3BD/1-LOFT/3.5BA,7-guests, Panoramic Views, Hot Tub

— Property 7018172h
Central Coast California house rental - Front of home
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, beach towels
Rates - per house (USD)
$315 - $420/night
$1,890 - $2,940/week
$8,100 - $10,902/month
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Light and Bright, 3 bd, 2.5 ba ocean view house in Morro Bay

— Property 192406
Central Coast California house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, downtown, tennis court
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

We had a wonderful time in Morro. Once arriving at our rental, we were greeted by the owner of the property and shown where everything was and instructed on how use items in the home as well as...
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Beachside condo***Across from Beach***Great location***

— Property 214662
Central Coast California condo rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Condo, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, pool
Rates - per property (USD)
$900 - $1,500/week
$1,700/month
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

This was a great rental: convenient, comfortable, clean. The full-time neighbors are great resources--very friendly. The pool and jacuzzi were perfect. It really is a home that you rent rather...
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Charming Paso Robles Vacation Home Near Downtown

— Property 156164
Central Coast California house rental - Front View
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, downtown, pets considered
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $349/night
$1,500 - $1,800/week
$3,200 - $3,600/month
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Large 2 story house next door to beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay.

— Property 174651
Central Coast California house rental - Just One House Away From Beach
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $975/night
Calendar Updated Nov 27 2009

Property Review

This property was fantastic for our stay with a team of 11 people! Lot's of room with space for large groups to gather as well as private bedrooms to get away for some quiet time. Excellent...
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Romantic Waterfront Get-Away Cottage for Two, on Morro Bay

— Property 265491
Central Coast California cottage rental - Unobstructed panaramic view from the deck
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, waterfront, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$170/night
$980/week
$2,950/month
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Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Ocean Front Beach House Oasis

— Property 258594
Central Coast California house rental - Sage Grn Sofas, Floor to Ceiling Breathtaking View
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, waterfront, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$309 - $399/night
$1,990 - $2,600/week
$5,900 - $7,500/month
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Charming Beach House perfectly located to beach, restaurants, stores, shopping

— Property 249096
Central Coast California house rental - Watch the sunset from the front porch
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, near the ocean, town, pool
Rates - per property (USD)
$350 - $450/night
$2,100/week
$4,500/month
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New, Elegant, Ocean View - Four Doors from the Best Beach in Santa Cruz

— Property 256658
Central Coast California house rental - Front of The East Cliff Yellow house
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$325 - $450/night
$2,200 - $2,950/week
$6,800 - $8,200/month
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

We had an excellent time at this home. The house was spotless and well-equipted, the owners were super responsive, and everything was just as it was represented in the description here. It was great.
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Sliver Strand Beach great surf, cool beach house

— Property 207162
Central Coast California cottage rental - Come on in
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$175 - $250/night
$900 - $1,300/week
$2,200 - $4,500/month
Accepts Online Payments
Calendar Updated Nov 28 2009

Property Review

This place had EVERYTHING! Each bedroom has a satellite flat screen TV, living room too with a great stereo/IPod system. The jacuzzi is great after a day at the beach or sightseeing on beach...
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A Cozy Cottage by the Sea. On Monterey Bay

— Property 207419
Central Coast California cottage rental - Cottage is within two blocks of prime surfing
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, garden
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Cottage at Pacific Grove- Stroll to Lover's Point Cove on Monterey Bay

— Property 201021
Central Coast California cottage rental - Cottage at Pacific Grove, steps from Lover's Point
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, near the ocean, town, garden
Calendar Updated Nov 27 2009

Property Review

Having stayed at the cottage five times in four years, a week at a time, we have come to love the place. The cottage is everything and more that the other reviewers state. It is comfortable,...
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Pismo Shores Gem, just steps to the beach and 1 block from the pier

— Property 229391
Central Coast California townhome rental - Sunset view on the beach, steps away
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Townhome, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, downtown, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,425 - $1,775/week
Calendar Updated Nov 27 2009

Property Review

Wonderful and relaxing. Very easy access to the beach and downtown (everything in walking distance). I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll place next door, visiting nearby wineries, and walking on...
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New Hand Crafted Log Home, Log Home Living Magazine's Home of the Month!

— Property 265390
Central Coast California cabin rental - After the Storm!
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, mountain, village, pool
Rates - per property (USD)
$250/night
$1,500/week