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Here is a quick list of Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Villa Vista |
10.0 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 704$ | |
| Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach |
9.7 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 482$ | |
| The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views |
9.3 / 10 (50 Reviews) |
From 162$ | |
| Boardwalk Dream |
5.5 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 490$ | |
| Pleasure Point Retreat |
10.0 / 10 (3 Reviews) |
From 984$ |
Vacation rentals in Santa Cruz offer an ideal solution for those seeking a coastal retreat filled with activities and relaxation. With properties ranging from charming beach cottages to luxurious oceanfront homes, visitors can find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. The unique atmosphere of Santa Cruz encourages guests to explore scenic landscapes, cultural attractions, and local cuisine. A variety of options are available, making it easy for families, couples, or solo travelers to enjoy their getaway. Whether you prefer the soothing sound of the ocean or the vibrant energy of the boardwalk, Santa Cruz has something for everyone.
Best Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals
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Villa Vista
From 704$
Villa Vista offers a beachfront accommodation within 53 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport. This venue has a fully-fitted kitchen provided with amenities, such as an oven and kitchenware for self-catering.
The villa is a 10-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and a 5-minute drive from Shadowbrook Shopping Center. The centre of Santa Cruz is about 5 km away. The restaurant Casa Rosita's is 14 minutes’ walk away. Nestled in Santa Cruz, the property is just outside Moran Lake Park & Beach. Portola Drive & 18th Avenue bus station is located 700 metres away.
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Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach
From 482$
Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach is set in Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a full kitchen and 2 bedrooms. This property offers access to a terrace.
East Cliff Village Shopping Center is about 11 minutes' walk away, while Santa Cruz city centre is 5 km from the venue. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is nearly 3.5 km from away. Guests can try Asian meals in the restaurant Guang Zho located close to the villa. You can get to Neary Lagoon Park in a few minutes by car. This property is 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.
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The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views
From 162$
The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views offers an accommodation within 47 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport. The venue is fitted with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
You can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park within 3 km away, while DeLaveaga Park can be found 1 km from the property. The centre of Santa Cruz is at 2 km. You can get to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in a few minutes by car. Water Street & North Branciforte Avenue bus stop is just 15 minutes' walk away.
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Boardwalk Dream
From 490$
The 2-bedroom Boardwalk Dream Villa is less than within 10 minutes' drive of Pasatiempo Golf Club. This venue has a fully equipped kitchen provided with amenities, such as a refrigerator, an oven, and kitchenware for self-catering.
Located in Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, it is a 48-minute drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is 2.9 km from the accommodation. The pizzeria Little Caesars is around 5 minutes’ walk away. The villa offers proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The Sky Glider cable car station is about 750 metres away.
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Pleasure Point Retreat
From 984$
Pleasure Point Retreat Villa is set around 10 minutes by car from DeLaveaga Park and represents a 5-bedroom venue with a patio. Guests at the property can enjoy a Jacuzzi.
Situated in Eastside Santa Cruz district, the villa offers access to Pleasure Point. The accommodation is 4 km from Ocean View Park. Point Chop House & Lounge is within a 7-minute walk from the venue. At Pleasure Point Retreat Villa you'll be in proximity to popular sights like Opal Cliffs. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International airport, about 60 km away.
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Beach Haven
From 413$
Beach Haven Villa is situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from Shadowbrook Shopping Center in Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a fully-fitted kitchen. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom are comprised in this venue.
Popular points of interest near the villa include Pleasure Point and Opal Cliffs. You can drive to Cowell Beach in 10 minutes. Point Chop House & Lounge offers American specialities and lies 650 metres away. You can get to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in a few minutes by car. Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km away from this property.
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Westside Beach Retreat
Westside Beach Retreat Villa gives you the opportunity to stay in a 2-bedroom accommodation close to New Leaf Community Markets. Extras include a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware in a fully-fitted kitchen and a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower in a bathroom.
Mineta San Jose International airport is within a 51-minute drive of the venue while Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is 4.5 km away. Giant Dipper is a 5-minute ride away from this property. Westside Beach Retreat Villa is placed in Westside Santa Cruz district, within a 5-minute walk of the pizzeria Bantam. Check out Mitchell's Cove Beach which is set close by. Delaware Avenue & Woodrow Avenue bus station is less than 400 metres away.
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Mariners Cove 150
From 212$
Mariners Cove 150 Apartment is a spacious venue located in Santa Cruz within 12 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River Parkway Trestle Trail. There is a fully furnished kitchen with a microwave oven, a fridge, and kitchenware provided for a comfortable everyday stay.
The accommodation is situated in Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Wharf can be found within 1.2 km from the apartment and Calvary Episcopal Church is also easily reached. If you do not feel like cooking after a busy day, American cuisine is served at Jack's Hamburgers, 600 metres away from the property. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is one of the main attractions in the area. Mineta San Jose International airport is set 55 km away.
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Steps To Sand: 'Beach Hill Bungalow' W/ Patio
From 426$
This Beach Hill Bungalow Villa is located not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Offering setting in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue features 1 bedroom and includes a fully-fitted kitchen with a microwave oven, a fridge, and kitchenware.
Steamer Lane is about 20 minutes' walk away, while Santa Cruz city centre is 1 km from the accommodation. Natural Bridges Tidepools is 10 minutes' drive away. Pizzeria Little Caesars is located 400 metres from the property. You can get to Museum of Art and History in a few minutes by car. 2nd Street & Main Street bus stop is 650 metres from Beach Hill Bungalow Villa.
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Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach
Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach Villa is situated 4.5 km from Neary Lagoon Park in Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a full kitchen. This venue has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz district, the property is 5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. It is less than 0.9 km from Seabright State Beach. Quench your thirst with your favourite drink at the restaurant Guang Zho within 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach Villa. You can get to Santa Cruz Harbor in a few minutes by car. Mineta San Jose International airport is the nearest one and it is 60 km from this villa.
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Santa Cruz Ocean Front
Santa Cruz Ocean Front Villa is situated within 10 minutes' drive of Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen. This venue has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Located in Westside Santa Cruz district, the villa offers an own beach access. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 3.2 km away and Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from the property. The venue is 3 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. You can get to Seymour Marine Discovery Center Science Museum in a few minutes by car. Delaware Avenue & Swift Street bus stop is located 650 metres away.
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Walk To Capitola Beach And Santa Cruz Pleasure Point
Walk To Capitola Beach And Santa Cruz Pleasure Point Villa is a beachfront venue, located about 12 minutes' walk of Capitola Beach. There is also a fully-fitted kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and glassware and the rooms offer garden views as well.
The accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Sunny Cove Public Beach. An own beach lies nearby. Serving Asian meals, Dharma's Restaurant is about 14 minutes’ walk away. The villa offers proximity to Jade Street Park. Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from the beachfront property.
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Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach
Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach is situated merely a 7-minute walk from Moran Lake Park & Beach in Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. Featuring garden views, the rooms come with a microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware as well as with access to a terrace.
The venue is 10 minutes' drive from the movie theater "Rio Theatre". The centre of Santa Cruz is 5 km away. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International, situated 60 km from the villa.
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Home In Santa Cruz
Home In Santa Cruz is situated just 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in Santa Cruz and offers accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen. The venue is composed of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. The centre of Santa Cruz is 2 km away from the villa. Taqueria Apatzingan can be found about 550 metres away and it serves Mexican dishes. You can get to Giant Dipper in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International located within 55 km from Home In Santa Cruz.
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Charming Santa Cruz Studio With Private Hot Tub
Charming Santa Cruz Studio With Private Hot Tub Apartment is placed in Westside Santa Cruz district, within a 15-minute walk of the seafood restaurant Gilberts On The Wharf. This venue is steps away from Cowell Beach and it also provides a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware in a fully equipped kitchen.
Guests will find the sporty Harvey West Park within 2.7 km and Santa Cruz Wharf Pier within about 1.2 km away. Santa Cruz city centre is 2 km away. Alternatively, local restaurants are available at a 13-minute walk, most serving American dishes. Pogonip is within a short car ride and Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is close too. This 51 m² accommodation is 60 km from the Mineta San Jose International airport.
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Ls1 Alpine Zen Pool Hot Tub
Ls1 Alpine Zen Pool Hot Tub Villa lies within 4.9 km from The Mystery Spot and features an aqua park and a golf course. This accommodation also has 4 bedrooms and includes a full kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware.
The venue is 15 minutes' drive from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf in a few minutes by car. Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away from Ls1 Alpine Zen Pool Hot Tub Villa.
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Harbor Haven
From 1103$
Harbor Haven Villa is set around 10 minutes by car from Sunny Cove Public Beach and represents a 2-bedroom venue with a patio. It offers a Jacuzzi for improving your well-being.
Blacks Beach is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. The centre of Santa Cruz is 3 km from the villa. Hawaiian meals can be arranged at L & L Hawaiian Barbecue in a 7-minute walk from this property. You can get to DeLaveaga Park in a few minutes by car. Harbor Haven Villa offers an accommodation within 53 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport.
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Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
From 833$
This venue is located in a residential area, about 10 minutes' drive from Sky Glider. Guests are provided with a wellness centre, an aqua park, and a garden as well as a Jacuzzi for relaxation.
To Honor Surfing Monument is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. The centre of Santa Cruz is about 30 minutes' walk away. The restaurant at 300 metres from the villa specialises in Hawaiian cuisine. You can get to Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International, 60 km away from the property.