Beachfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz
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Top-rated beachfront rentals in Santa Cruz
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Popular amenities for Santa Cruz beachfront rentals
Beachfront home rentals with a hot tub
Home in Santa Cruz
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsBoardwalk Retreat+Hot tub+Bikes+Surfboards+Kayak
Home in Half Moon Bay
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviews* BEACHFRONT PARADISE *
Townhouse in Castroville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviews28 Seconds Walk to Beach
Home in Moss Landing
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews4bd/4ba Monterey Bay Beachfront Home
Condo in Aptos
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsRomantic getaway to Seascape Resort
Condo in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
Home in Half Moon Bay
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsOcean View House Few Steps from Miramar Beach
Home in Santa Cruz
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviewsRelaxing Beach House: 1 min to Privates Beach
Beachfront home rentals with a pool
Condo in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsSeascape Oceanv hot tub, pool, EV, Aptos, Cruz
Condo in Aptos
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsPremium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape
Townhouse in Aptos
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviewsSummer Promos-2 Bed Ocean Front w/Pools + Hot Tub
Home in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews🍀Escape - Brand New Modern Chic Coastal Retreat🍀
Condo in Aptos
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsBeach Front Villa at Seascape Resort
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
Townhouse in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviewsMonterey Dunes Oceanfront Beach House
Home in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsOceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
Pet-friendly beachfront home rentals
Camper/RV in Half Moon Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsStunning California Coast Airstream (New Listing)
Home in Santa Cruz
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsEnjoy Garden Paradise 5min to beach in 3bdr house
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviewsMagnolia Garden Bungalow :)Dogs/Hot Tub
Home in Santa Cruz
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsPet Friendly, Bright, Beach View, 1 Min to Sand 🏖
Townhouse in Santa Cruz
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 525 reviewsBoardwalk Beach Oasis|2min wlk to Beach | 3bd3bth
Apartment in La Selva Beach
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsManresa surf house full studio w/kitchen unit #3
Home in Santa Cruz
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsThe Driftwood Cottage
Home in Half Moon Bay
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsBEST location! Spacious Beach House w/Ocean Views
Quick stats about beachfront rentals in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
90 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
70 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
5.7K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$80 before taxes and fees
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