Rocky Cliffs and Scenic Beaches Dot the Areas Surrounding Santa Cruz Rentals


Visit Bluffs, Stand on Cliffs, and Play Volleyball When You Reserve Santa Cruz Rentals


The craggy terrain of the region makes for spectacular seaside formations. Rock arches, windswept cliffs, and shoreline bluffs make for picturesque scenery along the coast. Play sports when you find yourself on the beaches near Santa Cruz rentals. Region beaches provide the terrain necessary for beach volleyball as well as scenic vistas. Hiking in the region is another physically demanding recreation option for guests of Santa Cruz vacation rentals. Santa Cruz beach rentals make getting to picturesque trails far easier.

Explore “Surf City” by Booking Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals


Surfing in the area is excellent, as are other activities. Take a surfing lesson or paddle the waves when you stay in Santa Cruz rentals. While the waves are nice, Big Basin State Park is another area that one can explore. Kayaking, fishing, golfing, whaling, and skateboarding are all popular in the area. Santa Cruz beach rentals often come with proximity to the park and the waves. If surfing and nature are not for you, try relaxing in the many spas of the area. Places to try for a massage or other treatments include Tea House Spa and The Spa at Chaminade. In addition to spas, many Santa Cruz vacation rentals often come with relaxing hot tubs.

See Art and More When You Reserve Santa Cruz Beach Rentals


Art and culture take center stage in Santa Cruz. Beach rentals can be found which are located near enough to walk to the great galleries and museums in the area. Festivals are popular too. Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, and the Santa Cruz Blues Festival provide much entertainment for guests of the region. Stay in a rental property to enjoy the best of what Santa Cruz offers. Book your vacation today.

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.


Santa Cruz California Vacation Rentals

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Santa Cruz cottage rental - Cottage is within two blocks of prime surfing
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$213/night
$950/week
$2,600/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Ocean and Lake View
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$300 - $400/night
$1,800 - $2,571/week
$7,714 - $9,729/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - The Fair Butterfly Cottage is on Fair Ave
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$281 - $440/night
$1,688 - $2,625/week
$7,232 - $10,357/month
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Santa Cruz house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$330 - $440/night
$1,980 - $2,829/week
$8,486 - $10,701/month
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Harbor & Oceanview

— Property 217165
Santa Cruz house rental - Fabulous Ocean & Harbor Views
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$250/night
$1,650/week
Calendar Updated Jul 4 2009

Property Review

Would definitely recommend this property. It was clean and well kept. It has a beautiful view of the harbor, lighthouse and ocean from the patio. The walk to the beach is very short. We made...
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Jan's House (Jun to Sep only)

— Property 217400
Santa Cruz house rental - Sunny Patio..Safe for Kids!
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$300 - $350/night
$1,800/week
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Santa Cruz house rental - Madeline's Cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, town, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$175 - $275/night
$1,175 - $1,425/week
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

My husband, teenage daughter, her friend and myself stayed at Madeline's Cottage for 5 nights. I was nervous renting a place online, but we certainly were not dissapointed. We loved our stay. It...
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Santa Cruz house rental - Meticulously crafted Mediterranean exterior.
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,650/week
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Santa Cruz house rental - Welcome to Opal Cliff Beach House
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$295 - $450/night
$3,150/week
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Santa Cruz property rental - Back view of house.
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$395 - $550/night
$2,500 - $3,000/week
Calendar Updated Jul 2 2009

Property Review

We spent a last minute weekend girl's trip here and had an incredible time. The house was even nicer than we'd imagined - beautifully maintained, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, and just the...
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Luxurious Beach House, 2800 Square Feet

— Property 315026
Santa Cruz house rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, waterfront, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$550 - $650/night
$3,550/week
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Santa Cruz house rental - Get comfortable on the front porch swing
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, downtown, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$210 - $250/night
$1,350/week
$5,000/month
Accepts Online Payments
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

This is a sweet home in a great location. The kids walked to the boardwalk every day and we enjoyed relaxing in the garden. It was my wife's 50th birthday and the owner baked her an incredible...
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Santa Cruz house rental - New Home, Designed for Vacation Rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 3 Bathrooms, near the ocean, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$450 - $550/night
$3,400/week
$6,000/month
Calendar Updated Jul 2 2009

Property Review

We LOVED your house!! When we pulled up my girls said, "Mom, you got the nicest house on the street!" Once inside, we were amazed at how beautiful everything was. The online pictures do not do...
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Santa Cruz house rental - Front Exterior
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$442 - $590/night
$2,655 - $4,130/week
$11,379 - $15,314/month
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One house away from the seashore

— Property 187716
Santa Cruz property rental - view from cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$195 - $250/night
$1,150 - $1,500/week
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Santa Cruz house rental
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$442 - $639/night
$2,655 - $4,130/week
$11,379 - $15,541/month
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Santa Cruz cottage rental - Deck view
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$275 - $300/night
$1,730 - $1,900/week
Calendar Updated Jul 1 2009

Property Review

We really enjoyed oru stay in this perfectly located home. Four of us rean in teh Wharf-to-Wharf on Sunday - and it was awesome! Our pup "Moose" enjoyed his time as much as we did! He loved the...
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Santa Cruz house rental
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$690 - $920/night
$4,140 - $6,440/week
$17,743 - $23,880/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Outside of the Hot Tub Studio Cottage-just 3-min stroll to ocean
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$180 - $240/night
$1,080 - $1,680/week
$1,045 - $6,229/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Front Gate
Studio, Sleeps 4,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$210 - $280/night
$1,260 - $1,960/week
$5,400 - $7,268/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Front Door
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$405 - $540/night
$2,430 - $3,780/week
$10,414 - $14,016/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Front Yard View
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14,
House, 2 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$480 - $640/night
$2,610 - $4,480/week
$8,357 - $17,652/month
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Santa Cruz house rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$338 - $450/night
$2,025 - $3,150/week
$8,679 - $11,680/month
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Santa Cruz house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$338 - $450/night
$2,025 - $3,150/week
$1,935 - $11,680/month
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Santa Cruz house rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 3 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$295 - $550/night
$3,150 - $3,850/week
$10,050 - $16,500/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - Flamingo Del Mar sunrise
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 1 Bathroom, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$262 - $350/night
$1,575 - $2,450/week
$6,750 - $9,085/month
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Santa Cruz house rental - View From Deck
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, washing machine
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Santa Cruz house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $275/night
$1,800/week
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Spectacular Views Await You!

— Property 223876
Santa Cruz house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 4 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$375 - $500/night
$2,500 - $3,000/week
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Santa Cruz house rental - Master Bedroom deck overlooking the Ocean 2 homes away
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$450 - $600/night
$2,700 - $4,200/week
$11,571 - $15,574/month