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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Stunning Brand New Custom Home Eight Doors from Beach

— Property 249804
Santa Cruz house rental - Point Break Beach House
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,500/week
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Guest Studio at Ocean Front Beach Home: Sleeps 4 - 20! See Details!

— Property 204814
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Santa Cruz apartment rental - Sunset @ Taken From Front Porch of Main House
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Apartment, 1 Bathroom, beach, waterfront, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$125 - $275/night
$875 - $1,625/week
$3,500 - $6,500/month
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

My fiance and I stayed here during the 1st part of October. It was great in every way. I have used Homeaway several times and this place beats all the others I've stayed in hands down. The...
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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea

— Property 267548
Santa Cruz house rental - Path from ample parking to the entry
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$250/night
$1,800/week
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Pleasure Point Beach House

— Property 258630
Santa Cruz house rental - Front of House
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 2 Bathrooms, near the ocean, town, pets considered
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $275/night
$1,600 - $1,800/week
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Welcome to Seashell Cottage!

— Property 216446
Santa Cruz cottage rental - Welcome to Seashell Cottage!
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, rural, garden
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

hi guys - if you've had a good time at seashell, let other people / surfers know at glissers!
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Newly Appointed Luxury Beach Home - Welcome to the Harbor Lights!

— Property 145807
Santa Cruz house rental - Welcome to Harbor Lights!
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, garden
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

As described, this house is located only 50 yards from the beach. There is room in the garage for one vehicle plus one vehicle in the driveway. Street parking is available, but you'll need to...
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Welcome to Harbor View Flat aka 'The Sugar Shack' ... one SWEET place!!

— Property 208613
Santa Cruz chalet rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Chalet, 2 Bathrooms, beach, downtown, balcony
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Spacious Tri-level, Ocean View, Near Beach, Quiet Neighborhood, Very Relaxing At

— Property 305077
Santa Cruz house rental - View from the Loft 'Crows Nest'
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

My family and I loved this rental home. Everything we needed was there in the home and the location was unbelievable. A two minute walk to a beautiful beach and about a 7 minute drive to the...
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Bucks Beach Bungalow-7 doors to beach, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Bicycles, 2 bathrm

— Property 203695
Santa Cruz bungalow rental - See Sailboats on Bay from Deck, sipping Fresh Lemo
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6,
Bungalow, beach, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$281/night
$1,687 - $1,875/week
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

Myself, 2 daughters & a Brittany Spaniel "Copper". We did have a fabulous time! The Bungalow was perfect for us. Our favorite parts were the fancy jacuzzi and the incredibly equipped kitchen ....
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Clean, Beautiful Seabright Home, Steps to Beach, HOT TUB, 2 Fireplaces

— Property 257433
Santa Cruz house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$285 - $300/night
$1,995 - $2,450/week
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New, Elegant, Ocean View - Four Doors from the Best Beach in Santa Cruz

— Property 256658
Santa Cruz house rental - Front of The East Cliff Yellow house
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$325 - $450/night
$2,200 - $2,950/week
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

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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24th Ave Beach Retreat-- 2 blocks to the Ocean! Quiet & Private!

— Property 241883
Santa Cruz house rental - Private garden with views of Corcoran Lagoon
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$200 - $225/night
$1,300 - $1,450/week
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

My husband, 1 year old daughter and I stayed at the house for a week. The house is charming and well maintained in a quiet, safe neighborhood . We loved that the beach is just blocks away and that...
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FRONT ROW FOR AMGEN TOUR! Santa Cruz Beach Oasis : Pet Friendly & Ocean Front

— Property 258594
Santa Cruz house rental - Monterey Bay Sunsets Viewed from the Deck
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, waterfront, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$225 - $650/night
$1,575 - $3,400/week
$6,300 - $13,000/month
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A Cozy Cottage by the Sea. On Monterey Bay

— Property 207419
Santa Cruz 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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Ocean View Sea Rose ...Great Getaway....

— Property 187716
Santa Cruz cottage rental - view from cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$195/night
$1,150 - $1,500/week
Calendar Updated Feb 8 2010

Property Review

Very cute cottage. Beautiful view of the sea. The beach was very secluded and had lots of sand dollars in August. Cottage is a great set up for a family since the bathroom is in one of the bedroooms.
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Charming and Quiet Westside Santa Cruz Bungalow-Walk to Ocean!

— Property 211756
Santa Cruz house rental - Santa Cruz Bungalow
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5,
House, 1 Bathroom, downtown, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$175 - $200/night
Accepts Online Payments
Calendar Updated Feb 6 2010

Property Review

This home was very suitable for our needs. The greatest thing about it was being able to hear the seals barking from the front porch. It is within walking distance to the ocean and the...
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5-Star(fish) Seabright Beach House -Only $200/night for January-March stays!

— Property 235299
Santa Cruz house rental - View from the Trestle Bridge Across the Street
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, terrace
Rates - per property (USD)
$375/night
$2,200 - $2,900/week
$4,400/month
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New Beach House with White Water Views

— Property 264523
Santa Cruz house rental - Exterior
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, town, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$495 - $550/night
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Seabright Cottage: 2008 prices; close to Beaches, Parks, Eateries, and Fun!

— Property 187613
Santa Cruz house rental - Seabright Cottage- ideal Santa Cruz vacation home
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$212 - $278/night
$1,484 - $1,654/week
$3,000/month
Calendar Updated Feb 6 2010

Property Review

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Seabright Cottage...the Cottage is bright and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. We loved the beach and harbor as well as the small local...
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Huge Luxury Home on the beach in Santa Cruz

— Property 189811
Santa Cruz house rental - Section of Upper Deck
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14,
House, 5 Bathrooms, beach, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$5,200/week
Calendar Updated Feb 5 2010

Property Review

I cannot imagine a better location for a home in a beach town. The views are superb and you feel as if you are literally sitting on top of the water. Waking up to the sound of the waves (and a...
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Michell's Cove Beach House - one block off of West Cliff!

— Property 190646
Santa Cruz house rental - Backyard
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, downtown, jacuzzi
Calendar Updated Feb 5 2010

Property Review

My family and I booked this property for a Thanksgiving at the beach. It was WONDERFUL. The house is clean and well maintained. They provided everything we could have asked for including plenty of...
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Aloha Studio Cottage - steps to the beach and great surf!

— Property 278565
Santa Cruz cottage rental - Welcome!
Studio, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$150 - $175/night
$800 - $900/week
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Beachfront house on the sand with ocean views, hot tub, garden patio

— Property 162884
Santa Cruz house rental - Main deck, looking south toward Monterey
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,943 - $3,210/week
$5,886/month
Calendar Updated Feb 4 2010

Property Review

This house was awesome! Perfect for a family with kids. Ours are 12, 9 and 2 years old and it worked for all of them.The older kids can easily play on the beach and be watched from the decks....
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Harbor Beach House and Cottage - 3 Bedrooms - Hot Tub

— Property 272652
Santa Cruz house rental - Welcome to
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, terrace
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $275/night
$1,500 - $2,100/week
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Large 2 story house next door to beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay.

— Property 174651
Santa Cruz 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 Feb 6 2010

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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In a Class by Itself - a Block and a half from the Beach

— Property 231418
Santa Cruz house rental - Enjoy your coffee/tea and newspaper and listen to the waterfall
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, pets considered
Rates - per property (USD)
$275 - $475/night
Calendar Updated Feb 7 2010

Property Review

Imagine sitting on the porch on a sunny Christmas morning enjoying hot cocoa. Imagine a rental that is very clean, well equipped, AND as dog friendly as it gets. Imagine toasty floors that greet...
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AMGEN FRONT ROW: Studio Apartment at Ocean Front Beach House: Sleeps 4 to 20:

— Property 233036
Santa Cruz studio rental - Sunset taken from front of Main Beach House
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Studio, 1 Bathroom, beach, waterfront, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$125 - $275/night
$875 - $1,600/week
$3,500 - $6,500/month
Calendar Updated Feb 8 2010

Property Review

We were there for the holidays 2009. Loved it. Very well equipped and great location. The beds were really comfortable. The hot tub was great and we walked on the sidewalk along the beach every...
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Hawaiian Style Beach House, Ocean View - 1-Block-Water

— Property 209121
Santa Cruz house rental - Kitchen and Great Room with a peninsula
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $350/night
$1,600 - $2,100/week
Calendar Updated Feb 9 2010

Property Review

We did not want to leave. This house was so amazing! Just as described. Beautiful in every room. Our young kids had a blast and so did us adults. The near by beach is so close and was amazing. We...
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Vaquita House Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Private Beach

— Property 151603
Santa Cruz house rental - Vaquita House
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, village, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$225 - $325/night
$1,500 - $1,800/week
Calendar Updated Feb 10 2010

Property Review

Just stayed at the house the middle of Sept. Great, great location--close to downtown Capitola, the beaches, a private beach and shopping/dining--the Wine Festival. Great size for our family of...
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Charming Santa Cruz Home

— Property 162869
Santa Cruz house rental - Front of House
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$275 - $300/night
$1,800/week
Calendar Updated Feb 4 2010

Property Review

We rented this Santa Cruz charmer for a week last July. We were enchanted the moment we entered the front door. The home is tastefully furnished and in excellent condition, obviously well cared...