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.

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Two Sisters Beach Cottage-- 2 Blocks to the Beach! Open Aug 15 - Aug 22 – Property 241883

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, beach, near the ocean, garden
  • $1,300 - $1,450/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 21, 2010
This family beach getaway is the perfect spot for sun, surf and sand. Our centrally located remodeled home is two short blocks to the 26th Avenue beach, one of the...

OCEAN FRONT! Santa Cruz Beach Oasis : Pet Friendly & Ocean Front – Property 258594

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 12, 2 bathrooms, 1 half bath, beach, waterfront, balcony
  • $1,575 - $3,400/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
VIEW BIKE TOUR FROM YOUR PRIVATE DECK!!! THIS HOUSE IS ON BIKE TOUR ROUTE. BOOK NOW. 5/16-5/18 A total of 4 bedrooms will sleep 12-14.

Blacks Beach Retreat- Steps to the Private End of Twin Lakes Beach. – Property 167869

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms, beach, garden
  • $1,400 - $1,750/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
Contemporary, new home, six houses from the best beach in Santa Cruz. Master bedroom has Cal. King bed, down quilt and ocean view.

Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz - pets welcome! – Property 160538

  • Santa Cruz rental - cottage, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, jacuzzi
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
Welcome to Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove! Situated on a dead-end private road in a quiet but centrally located area off East Cliff Drive with distant filtered...

Dolphin Cottage ~ Oceanfront Luxury Family Home ~ Pets Welcome! – Property 217620

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms, beach, balcony
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
Watch dolphins and whales frolic in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary literally at your feet! Relax in front of the fireplace or tan on the wraparound decks.

Bucks Beach Bungalow-7 doors to beach, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Bicycles, 2 bathrm – Property 203695

  • Santa Cruz rental - bungalow, 1 bedroom, sleeps 6, beach, jacuzzi
  • $1,687 - $1,875/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
This cozy and freshly remodeled 1920's garden-style bungalow is less than one block from the beach. Special features include a new $10,000 hot tub with colored...

Sunny Cove Retreat: Dream House, on the Beach in Santa Cruz – Property 283751

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 16, beach, waterfront, internet access
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
Sunny Cove Retreat was built in 1957 for the sister of Lloyd Bridges (the actor) & has had only a few owners since then. I've been upgrading older appliances, while...

Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor – Property 276082

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, beach, waterfront, balcony
  • $2,200 - $2,600/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
This is a brand new custom built home with creative attention to detail in the Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor neighborhood.

Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia – See & Hear the Ocean – Property 236256

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 2 bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, balcony
  • $2,250 - $2,750/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 19, 2010
Our luxury Santa Cruz vacation home exudes Mediterranean charm and is a few houses from the beach, offering a panoramic view of Monterey Bay.

Capitola Village, Pleasure Point, Private's Beach. Spa and heated floors. – Property 256330

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
  • $1,900 - $2,400/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 19, 2010
Savor the funky groove of the carefree Santa Cruz surf scene combined with artistic sophistication. This home was rebuilt five years ago with love and exquisite...

Casual and charming, Spanish style beach cottage with lush tropical gardens – Property 282007

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms, beach, village, garden
  • $1,450 - $1,650/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
Welcome to our casual and charming Santa Cruz vacation rental, Casa La Sirena, located in Santa Cruz along the beautiful Monterey Bay.

Secluded One Bedroom Cottage – Property 317781

  • Santa Cruz rental - cottage, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2, 1 bathroom, internet access, satellite or cable
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 21, 2010
Enjoy a secluded retreat or romantic getaway in a private, beautifully landscaped setting among tall oak trees -- a five-minute drive from beaches and quaint...

Quiet, Luxury House in Redwood Forest on Acre with Hot Spa – Property 285709

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, 2 bathrooms, rural, satellite or cable
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 19, 2010
Complete seclusion, peace, and quiet, with walls of floor-to-ceiling glass and mirror to reflect the giant redwoods just outside your door.

26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea – Property 267548

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 1 bathroom, beach, jacuzzi
  • $1,800/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 18, 2010
Custom built in 2000, this 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has lots to offer the active beach loving family. This ideally located home is one block from...

Artist owned and operated vintage cottage – Property 177723

  • Santa Cruz rental - cottage, 1 bedroom, sleeps 3, 1 bathroom, beach, near the ocean, garden
  • $1,100 - $1,350/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 18, 2010
Quit neighborhood residential one half block from Lighthouse Field State Park and beach. Lavishly decorated and inspired by 1920's era grand transportation...

Stunning Brand New Custom Home Eight Doors from Beach – Property 249804

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 10, 3 bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, balcony
  • $2,500/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 18, 2010
Welcome to the Point Break Beach House. We are pleased to offer you and your friends and family an opportunity to enjoy an area that we believe is truly world...

Harbor Beach House and Cottage - 3 Bedrooms - Hot Tub – Property 272652

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, terrace
  • $1,500 - $2,100/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 18, 2010
The Harbor Beach House and Cottage w/hot tub is located just footsteps (70 feet, or three houses) from the best beach in Santa Cruz.

Beachfront house on the sand with ocean views, hot tub, garden patio – Property 162884

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, beach, waterfront, garden
  • $2,943 - $3,210/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2010
This spectacular beach front house sits right on the sand, enjoying wide-open views of the sailors and surfers out on Monterey Bay.

Charming and Romantic Harbor Beach Cottage – Property 224234

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, 1 bathroom, beach, near the ocean, pets considered
  • $1,575 - $2,450/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 21, 2010
Charming Interior Designer's Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage Approx 800 Sq. Ft. Approx. 3 Minutes or 2 1/4 blocks to Twin Lakes Beach, the Harbor, The Crows Nest...

Natural Bridges Beach Retreat, Hot Tub, Wifi – Property 251016

  • Santa Cruz rental - house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms, beach, downtown, garden
  • $1,500 - $2,395/week
  • Calendar Last Updated On: Mar 21, 2010
Privately yet centrally located on the desirable Westside, near downtown and UCSC, and only 1.5 blocks from a beautiful beach, this single-level home, which sleeps...
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