Beach Cottage Recommendations
City/town information
Cute Village on the beach to wander, shop, eat and hang out. Also surfing and water play. Hosts frequent events like Art and Wine Festivals.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Cute Village on the beach to wander, shop, eat and hang out. Also surfing and water play. Hosts frequent events like Art and Wine Festivals.
an area of local beaches and neighborhoods between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Pleasure Point. Hidden gem for beaches- twin lakes, sunny cove, 20th, 26th...
Great easy nature walk behind Simpkin's Swim Center
Live Oak
an area of local beaches and neighborhoods between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Pleasure Point. Hidden gem for beaches- twin lakes, sunny cove, 20th, 26th...
Great easy nature walk behind Simpkin's Swim Center
surfing, The Beach Boardwalk, restaurants, beaches, cliffs, shopping, coffee- a great area to explore
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
surfing, The Beach Boardwalk, restaurants, beaches, cliffs, shopping, coffee- a great area to explore
Neighborhoods
Great for surfing, beaches at the right tide, walking on the cliffs and feeling the local vibe. A favorite.
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
Great for surfing, beaches at the right tide, walking on the cliffs and feeling the local vibe. A favorite.
Food scene
Great destination with restaurants, beach, events, lifeguards on the Beach and you can walk around the whole harbor.
40 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Harbor
135 5th AveGreat destination with restaurants, beach, events, lifeguards on the Beach and you can walk around the whole harbor.
Sightseeing
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Roadhiking, mtn. biking, redwoods, creek
easy walk to a creek for play on a hot day and beautiful wide open grass area for picnics and play
Aptos Village County Park
100 Aptos Creek Rdeasy walk to a creek for play on a hot day and beautiful wide open grass area for picnics and play
great westside location to surf and watch. Next to the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
Cliff walking available all the way from the Boardwalk to Natural Bridges State Park
81 locals recommend
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Drgreat westside location to surf and watch. Next to the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
Cliff walking available all the way from the Boardwalk to Natural Bridges State Park
Great state park beach destination with wooded walking as well. Also a fabulous winter spot to see the Monarch Butterflies.
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrGreat state park beach destination with wooded walking as well. Also a fabulous winter spot to see the Monarch Butterflies.
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Avepool scene very close by!