
Holiday rentals with beach access near Santa Cruz Beach
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Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Permit 171035 Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape,” this Peaceful Treehouse-style retreat blends mid-century design with natural materials like wood and stone for a calming, sanctuary feel. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows beneath soaring wooden beams, and Japanese-inspired doors add to the architectural charm. Set high in the trees with ocean views, the home offers three elevated decks including one with a hammock. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding canopy.

Sunny Harborside Bungalow
Private small cozy 1 br/1ba bungalow. This space boasts a taste of Latin American beach, tile floors and wood furniture. Kitchenette with an induction burner and xl toaster oven (no range) , full size fridge, private patio seating, umbrella, tropical plants. Bathroom with a small shower. Curtained off bedroom with full closet, queen bed. Living room has day bed/couch with twin mattress for 3rd guest. Plz read “other details to note” before booking, turn on app notifications for communication.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

Lower Westside Sanctuary by Natural Bridges Beach
From our family of beach bums to yours: welcome to our newly remodeled, coastal sanctuary on the quiet lower Westside of Santa Cruz. Stroll 5 minutes to Natural Bridges Beach by day. By night, stargaze from the hot tub or gather around the gas fire pit. Wildlife abounds: from our resident hummingbirds and butterflies at home to occasional seal, otter and whale sightings at Natural Bridges. Hungry/thirsty? Stroll 10 minutes to the heart of Santa Cruz’s beer, wine, and foodie scene!

Harbor cottage close to the Beach and Boardwalk
*10% off PROMOTION* There are 4 hidden jokes in this listing. After each punch line there is a symbol. Message me with the 4 symbols for a discount. I love a good short joke. This one of kind cottage is said to be on the smallest lot in Santa Cruz and just 2 blocks away from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and beautiful Twin Lakes Beach. There are many delicious restaurants, a beautiful walking path and easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. All within your reach.

Vintage Charm Close to Downtown and Beaches
This beautifully & recently renovated studio with separate entry and private bathroom is in the middle of everything Santa Cruz has to offer: downtown, beaches, boardwalk, West Cliff Drive, bike paths, etc. are an easy walk or bike-ride. The studio is also a quiet area for remote work. We are pleased to host you and help make your experience great. You may also access the common-space gardens and hot tub in the spa-like back yard (upon request).

Town-and-Nature
Three beautiful, quiet, private and secure rooms within our home, with separate entrance. PLEASE NOTE: It is part of a home, not entire home as listing heading implies, due to Airbnb's limited choices. Lovely garden with outside sitting area. 20 minute footpath/walk to beach through green belt and harbor, great restaurants nearby including three at the beach, short drive to downtown for live music and arts. Host is German, practices acupuncture.

Beach View Cottage - Hot Tub
Gorgeous, newly remodeled, home with amazing views of the ocean, beach, and lagoon. Hot tub, bikes, surfboards, kayak. Everything you could possibly want for a Santa Cruz trip in a spectacular setting VR PERMIT # 191354 Just 200 yards from the beach, this tranquil beach view cottage is your perfect beachside escape. Located on a quiet, private street in Pleasure Point, this charming and newly updated two-story home offers stunning ocean views.

Wave House by the Beach for Two!
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway and garage for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.

BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak
Adorable beach cottage a few blocks to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Main Beach! In a perfect spot for beach, Boardwalk fun, and exploring downtown Santa Cruz. Take the 4 electric bikes along West Cliff Drive around town, surf at Steamer Lane with the 2 surfboards, kayak, and come back to soak in the hot tub. Game room with bouldering wall, pool table, ping pong table, darts, Bocci ball court.

La Casita del Mar at Twin Lakes Beach
Cozy beach cottage located 3 blocks from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor! (Permit 211376) Coffee shops and eateries are just around the corner with easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Highly desirable parking on premises. An outdoor dining area is in back with a quaint sitting area in the front. Come and experience the Santa Cruz life in this adorable home!

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!
This quaint cottage, just a block and a half from the beach, was built in the early 1900's yet lovingly updated to maintain Old World Charm. Take a short stroll to the beach, quaint restaurants, shopping or the harbor. Enjoy provided paddle boards, cruiser bikes & boogie boards or have a bonfire in the backyard before ending your day with a relaxing soak in the hot tub!
Popular amenities for beach access rentals near Santa Cruz Beach
Apartment rentals with beach access

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Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!

180°OceanviewCondo-Surfboards-Bikes

Luxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape

Sunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom.

Seascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view

Comfy Capitola Village Condo,walk to all the fun!
Holiday House Rentals with beach access

Beach House-HotTub-Srfbrds-Bikes

Tropical Seabright Beach and Boardwalk Getaway

Modern Beach Retreat-Free EV Charging

Serene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point

26th Ave Beach Home. 1 block to beach.

180°OceanView+HotTub+EBikes+Surfboards+SUPS+Kayak

Full Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak

Steps to Capitola Beach♦King Bed♦EVCharger♦Pets OK
Holiday condos with beach access

Seascape Ocean View Condo

Beautiful Ocean View 2 BR-Seascape-Miles of Beach

2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View

Royal Villa - Ocean View - End Unit

Spectacular Ocean View- Heated Pool & Spa Seascape

Beachfront Condo in Watsonville California

Your Coastal Sanctuary - Far from the Craziness

Seaview Condo - 150 Steps to the beach!
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Charming Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment

Hottub, Firepit, Outdoor TV | Walk to Beach

Private Pool Villa for family getaways

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz

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Pleasure Point Beach House!

Beach Suite

Either Way Hideaway
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Explore 70 holiday rentals in Santa Cruz Beach

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Santa Cruz Beach holiday rentals start at $57 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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40 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
70 of Santa Cruz Beach holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Santa Cruz Beach stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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