Vacation rentals with beach access in Santa Cruz
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Top-rated beach access rentals in Santa Cruz
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Apartment rentals with beach access
Rental unit in Pedro Point-Shelter Cove
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 765 reviewsLuxury Beach View Apartment
Rental unit in Half Moon Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 418 reviewsCoastal Zen Cottage - Walk To Beach!
Rental unit in Capitola
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards+AquariumPasses
Rental unit in Upper Seabright
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviewsSunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom.
Rental unit in Santa Cruz
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 518 reviewsAloha Apartment w/Spa
Rental unit in Half Moon Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 619 reviewsModern apt steps to beach, trails & downtown HMB
Rental unit in Capitola
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviewsCapitola Village Beach "Riverview"
Rental unit in Half Moon Bay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviewsSteps to Beach Ocean Retreat / Private Entrance 4
House rentals with beach access
Home in Santa Cruz
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviewsSafe, Steps To Beach, Spa, Near Harbor, Pets Okay!
Home in Aptos
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviewsAptos Beachfront House
Home in Santa Cruz
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsSpacious 3-Story Home Close To SC Beach Boardwalk
Home in Santa Cruz
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 674 reviews26th Ave Beach Home. 1 block to beach.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 460 reviewsWave House by the Beach for Two!
Home in Aptos
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 335 reviewsFireplace | Hot Tub | Backyard | Steps to Beach
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviewsAdorable Capitola/Pleasure Pt Beach House
Home in Santa Cruz
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviewsFull Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak
Condo rentals with beach access
Condo in Watsonville
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
Condo in Watsonville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 442 reviewsBeachfront Tranquility
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviewsA Total "Distanced" Coastal Experience!
Condo in Capitola
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsSeaview Condo - 150 Steps to the beach!
Condo in Aptos
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviewsSeascape Oceanv hot tub, pool, EV, Aptos, Cruz
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviewsOcean Views @ The Pacific Looking Glass RDM Bch
Quick stats about vacation rentals with beach access in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
600 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$10 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
61K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
400 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
150 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
40 properties have a pool
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