Vacation rentals with beach access in Santa Cruz
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Apartment rentals with beach access
Apartment in Pacifica
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 696 reviewsLuxury Beach View Apartment
Apartment in Pescadero
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsNight & Day Cabin, a National Park like experience
Apartment in Santa Cruz
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 507 reviewsAloha Apartment w/Spa
Apartment in Capitola
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews180°OceanviewCondo-Surfboards-Bikes
Apartment in Capitola
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsUrban Chic living at the beach
Apartment in Capitola
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviewsCapitola Village Beach "Riverview"
Apartment in Half Moon Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 392 reviewsCoastal Zen Cottage - Walk To Beach!
Apartment in Aptos
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviewsSanta Cruz-Aptos- Beach Home-by-The -Sea
House rentals with beach access
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 436 reviewsWave House by the Beach for Two!
Home in Watsonville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 629 reviewsSunset Cottage
Home in Santa Cruz
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 319 reviewsSanta Cruz Beach Cottage Getaway
Home in Santa Cruz
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 615 reviews26th Ave Beach Home. 1 block to beach.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsFull Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak
Home in Montara
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviewsA private beachy pad in Montara
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsAdorable Capitola/Pleasure Pt Beach House
Home in Santa Cruz
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsSunlit Surf House 2 BR | Downtown | Walk To Beach
Condo rentals with beach access
Condo in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsSeascape Oceanv hot tub, pool, EV, Aptos, Cruz
Condo in Watsonville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 420 reviewsBeachfront Tranquility
Condo in Aptos
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsPremium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
Condo in Watsonville
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviewsRest Ashore OCEAN FRONT Condo Pajaro Dunes
Condo in Watsonville
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviewsA Total "Distanced" Coastal Experience!
Condo in Aptos
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsBeach Front Villa at Seascape Resort
Quick stats about vacation rentals with beach access in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
600 properties
Rentals with a pool
50 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
140 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
400 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
55K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$40 before taxes and fees
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