Waterfront holiday rentals in Santa Cruz
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Waterfront apartment accommodation
Apartment in Aptos
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsLuxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
26 Oct – 2 Nov
Apartment in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSeascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
12–19 Feb
Apartment in Santa Clara
Blue Lagoon Apple Silicon Valley, Levi's Stadium
28 Aug – 4 Sep
Apartment in Aptos
Sunset and the beach at Seascape
28 Nov – 5 Dec
Apartment in Santa Cruz
Oceanfront! Beach, River & Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
24–29 May
Apartment in Santa Cruz
4.17 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsLakeside Retreat
6–13 Apr
Room in Foster City
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsRoom on the Lagoon
16–23 Oct
Apartment in Capitola
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 303 reviews30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards+AquariumPasses
13–20 Sep
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Pescadero
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsOceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach
25 Sep – 2 Oct
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
28 Feb – 7 Mar
Home in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviewsOceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
8–15 Sep
Home in Santa Cruz
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsPleasure Pt Beach Home/Moran Lagoon View
11–18 Oct
Home in Moss Landing
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews4bd/4ba Monterey Bay Beachfront Home
2–9 Dec
Home in Foster City
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviewsTranquil Lagoon View 3BR House Near SFO
16–23 Sep
Home in Scotts Valley
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviewsCreekside Log Cabin
30 Oct – 6 Nov
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsBed & Breakers by the Beach
2–9 Oct
Waterfront condo accommodation
Condo in Aptos
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsPremium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape
30 Nov – 7 Dec
Condo in Watsonville
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
20–27 Jan
Condo in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
30 Aug – 6 Sep
Condo in Watsonville
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
23–30 Jan
Condo in Watsonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviewsA Total "Distanced" Coastal Experience!
21–28 Apr
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
24–31 Dec
Condo in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
29 Jun – 6 Jul
Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsAmazing Ocean Views - Seascape - Cozy Fireplace
10–17 Dec
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
$134 NZD before taxes and fees
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