Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals

Do you love outdoor adventure? Then you should consider Santa Cruz vacation rentals. Imagine waking up in one of the lovely Santa Cruz beach rentals found here to crashing waves that are just ready for you to tackle them! But it’s not just fun on the water in this special part of California; everything from horseback riding to hiking is in store for you as well.

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Peach Tree Studio Cottage (with kitchenette)
  • bedrooms 0
  • sleeps 3
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type Studio
  • rates (USD) $450 - $600 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Seashell Cottage
  • bedrooms 1
  • sleeps 3
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type Cottage
  • rates (USD) $100 - $150 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Harbor Haven
  • bedrooms 1
  • sleeps 4
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type Duplex
  • rates (USD) $1750 - $1750 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
The Sea Rose Beach Cottage on Monterey Bay
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 4
  • community Sunset Beach
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1150 - $1400 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Casa De Bella Mar
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 4
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2200 - $2200 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Charming and Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 4
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1500 - $1700 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Tranquility Base
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 5
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $750 - $800 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Cozy Bucks Beach Bungalow - Walk to Beach - Hot Tub - Bikes
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community Santa Cruz
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1700 - $1850 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Villa Santa Cruz
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $950 - $1250 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
The Breakers Oceanfront at the Boardwalk with 42" Plasma TV
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type Inn
  • rates (USD) $1250 - $1950 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beach Blue Horizon
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1700 - $2500 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Sea Bright Retreat
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 10
  • community Sea Bright
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $900 - $2100 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Captain Quarter
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community Seabright
  • baths 1½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $600 - $1400 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Pleasure Pt. Beach House - 300 yds to beach, Offseason rates
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1150 - $1500 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
De Anza Santa Cruz Ocean Front Homes
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 4
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type Coachhome
  • rates (USD) $3500 - $3800 /mth
 
 
 
 
 
Beach Haven Hideaway - Perfect for family or Pet Owners
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1500 - $1750 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beach Retreat Santa Cruz
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community Santa Cruz
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1500 - $1650 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
East Cliff Beach Oasis - Steps from the Beach
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1650 - $2200 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Cypress Cottage
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2200 - $2300 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Location, location, location, ocean view, beautiful house
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1800 - $2100 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Sea and Sand Beachfront Cottage & Studio
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type Cottage
  • rates (USD) $1350 - $1750 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Almost Oceanfront! Beach House with Sand & Whitewater Views.
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 6
  • community La Selva Beach
  • baths 2½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2100 - $2450 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beach House at Seabright Beach Between Boardwalk & Harbor
  • bedrooms 2
  • sleeps 7
  • community
  • baths 2½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1800 - $2350 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beachbreak Bungalow, just steps from 26th Avenue Beach
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1600 - $1800 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Ellens Cottage, at Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1500 - $2000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Santa Cruz Cozy Beach Cottage
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 1
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1600 - $1600 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Blackpoint Cottage at Sunny Cove
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1700 - $2000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Sparrows Nest
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $350 - $2650 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Heavenly Beach Haven
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 6
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2200 - $3000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beach Garden on the East Cliff
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1750 - $1800 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Peace & Tranquility in the heart of thr Redwoods
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1400 - $1700 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Dolphin Cottage
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2600 - $2600 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Mitchells Cove Beach house
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2000 - $2450 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Ocean View Home in La Selva/Manressa Beach
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community La Selva
  • baths 2½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2100 - $3000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
E.Cliff BeachRetreat-Ocean Views 1/2Blk.to Beach NEW RENTL
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $1100 - $2800 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Capitan's Quarters
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 10
  • community
  • baths 3
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $3850 - $4700 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Beautiful and Spacious Beach House - Special Summer Pricing!
  • bedrooms 3
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 3½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $250 - $2500 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Ocean Front Spectacular Vacation Rental
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 7
  • community West Cliff Drive
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $3450 - $4000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Harbor Lights
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 2
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $3500 - $3800 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
On The Bluff/ The Point
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 10
  • community
  • baths 2½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2950 - $3950 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Luxury Mountain Top in Ben Lomond, California
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 3
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $3000 - $4000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Oxford Way Beach House
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 9
  • community
  • baths 3
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2350 - $3000 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
AwesomeView - Beachfront Home
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 10
  • community Casitas Del Mar
  • baths 3
  • rental type Townhome
  • rates (USD) $3050 - $4400 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Luxury, Large Beach House, Santa Cruz
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 10
  • community Pleasure Point
  • baths 3½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2000 - $3600 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental
  • bedrooms 4
  • sleeps 8
  • community
  • baths 4½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $2000 - $4100 /wk
 
 
 
 
 
3400+ sq ft Water Front Vacation Home - Santa Cruz
  • bedrooms 5
  • sleeps 14
  • community Manresa Beach
  • baths 3½
  • rental type House
  • rates (USD) $3950 - $4500 /wk
 
 
 
 
 

Santa Cruz, California Vacation Rentals and Tourism

... to Santa Cruz are a brilliant idea; not only is there something to keep every member of the family happy, but you can also save money by renting a beach house in Santa Cruz – rather than reserving more than one hotel room to accommodate you and your kids! If you’ve never thought about renting Santa Cruz vacation homes by owner, then you’ve missed out on a big secret – beach getaways do not have to be shared with other tourists. You can have a private retreat by renting one of the many amazing vacation homes in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz is nicknamed “Surf City,” so it’s probably a good idea to hit the waves – whether you're an amateur or pro surfer. But there’s also fishing, kayaking, and a number of other activities on the water to enjoy! Or maybe you’d prefer to just get a tan or perhaps a glimpse of a sea lion.

Everybody will love the Boardwalk and Santa Cruz’s other family-friendly attractions as well. Whether it’s kiteboarding or shopping you enjoy, you will surely have a good time if you stay in one of the Santa Cruz vacation rentals found here.

California is known for some of the most innovative summer sports and fun on the water, so become a part of it by staying in one of these great Santa Cruz vacation home rentals.