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/vacation-rentals/california/carmel/r7166">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, Paso Robles vacation rentals, Cambria vacation homes, 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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New Beachfront Home with Breathtaking Views

— Property 275451
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Central Coast California house rental - Front Yard - Stairs to Beach
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 4 Bathrooms, beach, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$3,100 - $3,500/week

Every Upgrade, Spectacular Ocean View, 4 minute drive to Beach

— Property 227423
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Central Coast California house rental - Living Room to Back
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$400/night
$2,800/week
$8,000/month
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Crest Bayview Lodge

— Property 161974
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Central Coast California house rental - House facing the ocean
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$460/night
$2,640/week

Luxury & Leisure is Yours at this Ocean View Vacation Home in Grover/Pismo Beach

— Property 220619
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Central Coast California house rental - Exterior
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, town, terrace
Rates - per property (USD)
$200 - $250/night
$1,200 - $1,500/week
Accepts Online Payments

Expansive Ocean & Mountain View Sanctuary with Lush Gardens & Tranquil Privacy

— Property 276434
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Central Coast California house rental - Step into a magical world
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, mountain, near the ocean, pool
Rates - per property (USD)
$400 - $600/night
$2,800 - $4,000/week
$11,200 - $16,000/month

California Coastal Cottage is ready for your Vacation Holiday

— Property 275283
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Central Coast California cottage rental - The Cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates - per property (USD)
$200/night
$1,125/week
$2,200/month

Charming Pebble Beach Home for U S Open, includes US Open tickets!

— Property 281978
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Central Coast California house rental - Living Room
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, resort, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$4,950 - $22,500/week

Welcome to an oceanfront oasis on Seacliff Beach in Aptos - ON THE SAND.

— Property 258801
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Central Coast California house rental - Exterior of house
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$600 - $650/night
$5,000/week

NEW Mesa home with oceanview rooftop deck, green features, 2 blocks to the Beach

— Property 253048
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Central Coast California house rental - House
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, downtown, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$325 - $395/night
$1,900 - $2,900/week
$6,500 - $8,000/month

Butterfly Cottage Specials & Eco Friendly!

— Property 182849
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Central Coast California house rental - Surrounded by white picket fence &amp; Fountains
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, downtown, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$350/night
$1,395/week
$4,195/month

Ladybug Cottage #B

— Property 232033
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Central Coast California cottage rental - Ladybug Entrance with large patio &amp; garden area
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, downtown, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$175/night
$750/week
$2,295/month

Hummingbird Cottage #C

— Property 232035
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Central Coast California house rental - Hummingbird Entrance
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, downtown, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$400/night
$1,395/week
$4,395/month

Two Sisters Beach Cottage-- 2 Blocks to the Beach! Open Aug 15 - Aug 22

— Property 241883
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Central Coast California house rental - Private garden with views of Corcoran Lagoon
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
House, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$200 - $225/night
$1,300 - $1,450/week

Beach Access - Views

— Property 160658
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Central Coast California townhome rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
Townhome, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, resort, terrace

Butterfly 2/2 Hummingbird 2/1Ladybug 1/1Studio 3 Cottage

— Property 232131
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Central Coast California cottage rental - Porch has Breakfast Table &amp; hammock to relax in
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16,
Cottage, 4 Bathrooms, beach, downtown, jacuzzi

Pismo Shores Gem, just steps to the beach and 1 block from the pier

— Property 229391
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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

ONE OF THE QUIETEST AREAS IN CARMEL ON 3/4 ACRE

— Property 153352
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Central Coast California house rental - Front of House
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, near the ocean, town, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$550/night
$3,500/week
$7,500/month

Bright, Sunny Oceanfront Beach Cottage in Santa Barbara!

— Property 179064
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Central Coast California cottage rental - view from the backyard
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$550 - $600/night
$3,500 - $3,850/week
Accepts Online Payments

Charming Carmel-by-the-sea Home: Walk to Village... or Just Relax!

— Property 307272
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Central Coast California house rental - Charming patio for lounging and eating
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, village, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$264 - $328/night
$1,845 - $2,295/week
$6,199 - $7,710/month

Captain's Cottage – Stunning Ocean Views, Close to the Beach

— Property 247254
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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)
$2,050 - $2,750/week

Eucalyptus Cottage & Guest House

— Property 220273
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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)
$3,050 - $3,750/week

Paradise Cottage - Ocean Views and Delightful Gardens

— Property 204789
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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 - $2,250/week

BEACH cottage,60 seconds to ocean, deck view of ocean, kids & pets welcome

— Property 183443
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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
$1,050 - $1,200/week
$4,000/month
Accepts Online Payments

OCEAN FRONT! Santa Cruz Beach Oasis : Pet Friendly & Ocean Front

— Property 258594
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Central Coast California house rental - Monterey Bay Sunsets Viewed from the Deck
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, waterfront, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$225 - $650/night
$1,575 - $3,400/week
$6,300 - $13,000/month

Right on the Water! Seacliff 'Seven Seas' Beach House

— Property 139700
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Central Coast California house rental - Beach side
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$375 - $475/night
$2,500 - $3,400/week
$8,000/month

Blacks Beach Retreat- Steps to the Private End of Twin Lakes Beach.

— Property 167869
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Central Coast California house rental - Blacks Beach Retreat-Steps to Twin Lakes Beach
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$235 - $275/night
$1,400 - $1,750/week

The Beach Front Castle-like no other. Luxury home spectacular location.

— Property 182532
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Central Coast California house rental - Ocean Front Castle-Like no other
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 4 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, terrace
Rates - per property (USD)
$3,995/week

Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz - pets welcome!

— Property 160538
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Central Coast California cottage rental - Deck view
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi

Private, elegant family home in the Montectio hedgerows

— Property 275459
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Central Coast California estate rental - Pepperlane driveway and exterior
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11,
Estate, 7 Bathrooms, village, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$400 - $600/night
$2,800 - $4,200/week
$12,500/month

Classic Antique Redwood Cabin in Cambria near ocean and forest

— Property 305157
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Central Coast California cabin rental - Classic antique redwood cabin
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, near the ocean, village, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$125 - $135/night
$750 - $875/week
$2,000 - $3,400/month