Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Pacifica
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 683 reviewsLuxury Beach View Apartment
Apr 11 – 18
Apartment in Half Moon Bay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviewsThe Captain's Quarters
Apr 2 – 9
Apartment in Pacifica
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsBeach Front Luxury property only 7 miles to SF
Oct 28 – Nov 4
Apartment in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsSeascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
Jan 3 – 10
Apartment in Aptos
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsLuxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
Oct 5 – 12
Apartment in Pacific Grove
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsHalf Block to Beach-Walk to Monterey Aquarium 270G
Aug 9 – 16
Apartment in Santa Clara
Blue Lagoon Apple Silicon Valley, Levi's Stadium
Dec 17 – 24
Apartment in Aptos
Sunset and the beach at Seascape
Feb 9 – 16
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Pescadero
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviewsOceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach
Dec 3 – 10
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
Apr 13 – 20
Home in Pacific Grove
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviewsAdorable Sea House
Dec 16 – 23
Home in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviewsOceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
Dec 9 – 16
Home in Santa Cruz
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsPleasure Pt Beach Home/Moran Lagoon View
Oct 1 – 8
Home in Pacifica
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviewsOceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳
Aug 22 – 29
Home in Moss Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsTranquil Oceanfront Retreat w/ Breathtaking Views
Aug 18 – 25
Home in Moss Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviewsRelaxing Getaway with Breathtaking Ocean Views
Apr 14 – 21
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsSeascape Oceanv hot tub, pool, EV, Aptos, Cruz
Dec 11 – 18
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
Oct 21 – 28
Condo in Aptos
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsPremium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape
Dec 12 – 19
Condo in Watsonville
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
Jan 2 – 9
Condo in Watsonville
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
Nov 4 – 11
Condo in Watsonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviewsA Total "Distanced" Coastal Experience!
Feb 2 – 9
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
Dec 24 – 31
Condo in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
May 12 – 19
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
90 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
70 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
4.9K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$80 before taxes and fees
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