Vacation rentals with beach access in Carmel-by-the-Sea

The place was very nice and peaceful. Even went the extra mile to make this special trip of ours extra-meaningful by gifting my wife a surprise of a bouquet of flowers. This meant a lot for us, and David was very helpful, welcoming and responsive.

We had a great stay in this apartment in Capitola. It was clean, spacious and well equipped. Located in a central location in a quiet, walkable surf town

It was so awesome and comfortable to stay here! Our hosts were awesome and responsive the whole time and everything listed was just as described. It was an extremely easy setup and very straightforward. Had everything we needed and we wanted to stay even longer! Will definitely be coming back here anytime i go on a Monterey getaway.

Absolutely lovely place and central to so much. Definitely worth it!

Beautifully decorated apartment in a beautiful neighborhood along the coast. Rhonda was very communicative and I’d be happy to return!

Well-stocked, simply furnished bungalow-type attached residence in the Seabright neighborhood, convenient to the northeastern residential sections of Santa Cruz and to supermarkets and natural food stores. Many new, easy-to-operate small appliances and good laundry set-up. Ample kitchenware and condiments. Quiet city surroundings, easy parking. Overall, staying at the unit (and interacting with owner) was a pleasure.

Wow! The place was é a toy like the pictures. Easy access, one block from the beach. Huge fully stocked kitchen. I loved the little details. Beach towels, beach chairs. The place was impeccable. Contact with the host was easy and fast. I’d highly recommend! And will be coming back! Thanks for having us ❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We appreciated that it is independently owned, including the community activism to give back. The location was great, we were able to walk to the beach for dinner; and a short drive to the college and other areas.

We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautifully decorated with cool art and cozy furniture. It had the perfect beach vibe. The landscaping was incredible. Twin lakes beach was just a short walk down the street. The neighborhood felt very safe and peaceful. We would highly recommend this rental and would be happy to visit again sometime.

Perfect place to stay near the beach. Was too cold for beach activities but enjoyed walking the neighborhoods along the beaches with all the spring flowers blooming. House had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Great hosts!

We had a great stay at Kathryn’s cozy airbnb! Amazing location right at the beach and easily walkable. Kathryn was such a nice and helpful host. Would love to stay here again!

What an absolutely stellar and extremely comfortable home. My entire family greatly enjoyed the hospitality, well appointed kitchen, fantastic outdoor space and the built in bunkbeds worked perfectly for our teens. Incredible location and visiting the nearby Farmer's Market was a definite highlight (as well as the beaches of course!). We'd love to return sometime in the future! Thank you!

We had a long girls weekend at Sarah’s home. It was perfect and we loved the location, how centrally located it was to Santa Cruz, Monterey, beaches and so much more. The home was cozy and all the girls said the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked along with the linen closet. We would absolutely go back again. Sarah was an amazing host.

Lori's place was perfect for a large group of people to both enjoy each other's company in the large living/dining/deck areas, while having privacy for sleeping. It's two stories with lots of space inside and outside with a third story outside crow's nest deck as well. The hot tub was a bonus! The beach access was incredible and the best thing about the location. It's just a 2 min. walk away! The neighborhood is tranquil. Lori was easy and great to work with as well! What a special time!

Joyce’s place was clean and had a really great location. We thought we were right on the Cliff so that was kind of a bummer to have a house in front of our ocean view. But the place was really nice, and very clean! The space was really cool and had great decoration. Beds were comfortable. Kids were happy. We loved playing in the hot tub and in the garden in the backyard.

e stayed for a few nights, and this location was unbelievable! The property itself was stunning and private—just what we were looking for. Every amenity we could possibly need for a short getaway was thoughtfully provided. As Bay Area natives, we’re so excited to have found a spot like this for quick escapes. The Boardwalk had arcades open and some shops stayed open late, which was a nice surprise. The beach closes at midnight, making late-night walks peaceful and relaxing—and the 10-minute walk back is super easy. Downtown is only a 12-minute stroll, so it’s convenient to wander, grab food, and explore at your own pace. There are tons of great dining options throughout the day. This place truly had it all—convenient, cozy, and close to everything.

We absolutely loved our stay at Kristina’s condo! The place was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Kristina was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this Airbnb – we’d definitely stay here again!

We had a wonderful short getaway at Sue’s place! The condo is just steps from the beach, pool, and jacuzzi. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was relaxing, and the ocean breeze was very refreshing. It was exactly what we needed to reset and recharge. Everything was just as described, and we would stay here again! Thank you, Sue!

We had a great time at Seascape. The home was right by the beach and playground, also central location to lots of places by Santa Cruz and Monterey. The home was spacious for three adults, a toddler and baby. It was also very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back!

After a last minute cancellation by another property, we were lucky enough to find Blake and Lisa’s wonderful home. The whole space is beautifully renovated and the view is incredible. We actually changed some of our plans so we could spend more time staying in and watching everything going on at the beach. Getting to see dolphins from the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom was a real treat. The walking path along the beach is just steps from the door, as well as several restaurants, a market, and a deli. Parking was right outside the door as well, and the neighborhood was quiet. We can’t wait to go back and spend more time there. Thank you, Lisa, for being so accommodating and helpful with our last minute booking. We really appreciate everything!

Amazing host, super responsive and friendly. Could not ask for a better spot to stay in Capitola!

Staying at Seascape was the perfect kid-friendly vacation. The pool was easy to access from our condo and the views were beautiful. The condo's set-up with two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs and a half bath downstairs was great for our family of 5. The private beach was beautiful - we saw otters, whales, and my son found two perfect sand dollars walking down the beach. It was a little bit of a trek to get down to the beach with three little kids and all the beach gear, but once we were there no one wanted to leave. Several near-by restaurants were delicious, especially the newly opened Dos Pescados. It was fairly easy to get into Santa Cruz too, but we did have to time traffic or it would double the drive time (to almost 45 minutes).

This is our second time at Sally's Seaside Condo. Wescrutinized different units and we came back to this one for several reasons - of course, Sally is great to work with, very responsive and helpful. The key amenity is the view - we love the sunset from this unit ... April through the summer from this unit. The view is indeed the killer feature. Everything All the rest is gravy - the unit is setup very comfortable for a weekend stay, walking to restaurants across the street, walking to the beach, hot tub, etc..

This place was truly a gem! The wall of windows and the balcony to watch the ocean is perfection. We even saw a few seals from the balcony! The condo is clean, comfortable, and spacious. Well set up for relaxing! We felt at home- it is well appointed with everything you could need with instructions on where to find things. The location was perfect- within steps of the beach and great restaurants, easy drive to Monterey, Santa Cruz, etc. A new favorite spot for us to visit! Thanks for the hospitality!