Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz
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Top-rated waterfront rentals in Santa Cruz
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Rental unit in Pacific Grove
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviewsSpectacular Award Winning Ocean Front 2 Bed 2 Bath
Rental unit in Pacifica
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsBeach Front Luxury property only 7 miles to SF
Rental unit in Half Moon Bay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviewsThe Captain's Quarters
Rental unit in Pacifica
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviewsNewly Updated Guest Suite w/ Sweeping Ocean Views
Rental unit in Aptos
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsLuxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
Rental unit in Aptos
5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsSeascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
Rental unit in Santa Clara
Blue Lagoon Apple Silicon Valley, Levi's Stadium
Rental unit in Aptos
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsSunset and the beach at Seascape
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Pescadero
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsOceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
Home in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsOceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
Home in Santa Cruz
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsPleasure Pt Beach Home/Moran Lagoon View
Home in Pacifica
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 433 reviewsOceanfront Retreatš¬ with OceanviewšŖ,15 mins to SF
Home in Pacifica
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviewsOceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views š šš³
Home in Pacific Grove
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviewsAdorable Sea House
Home in Moss Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsTranquil Oceanfront Retreat w/ Breathtaking Views
Waterfront condo rentals
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, 135 reviewsPremium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape
Condo in Watsonville
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
Condo in Watsonville
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
Condo in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
Condo in Aptos
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsRemodeled 3Bed Condo with Sweeping Ocean Views
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
G$16,771Ā GYD before taxes and fees
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