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Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

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True ocean view from inside the home (before our recent remodel).
A dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by white chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a red sofa, a coffee table, and a television displaying a sports game. There are chairs and a kitchen in the background.
A coastal residential area with houses, a rocky beach, and waves.
Summer time on the beach with the "stairs" to the beach showing first step.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pleasure Point Park
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Moran Lake Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

This modern 2500 square foot vacation rental has a panoramic ocean view. Sitting on the 26th Avenue Beach, it is located between the Capitola and Santa Cruz piers just west of Pleasure Point. (County Permit #231534)

The AwesomeView is situated on a point which sets the home farther out towards the ocean than any of the multi-million dollar homes on either side, so you have a complete 180 degree panoramic view of the ocean. Whether during the day when the sun sparkles off the water or in the evening when the moon's reflection is captured in the silver lining curl of the waves, the view is breathtaking and will command your attention often during your stay.

Every room, except the bathrooms, has an ocean view. Even when cooking or washing the dishes, you can enjoy the ocean's entertainment from the peacefulness of the breaking waves to the plethora of wildlife such as sea otters, porpoises, a variety of birds, and of course, the surfers who find the shore-break in front of our home one of the best in Santa Cruz.

The home has three bedrooms plus a kid’s sleeping area, three full bathrooms, three living rooms, three TV’s (75" LG in living room and 55" downstairs kid's room, and one HDTV in master bedroom), Xfinity Cable for WiFi Mesh Network and more. Our goal is to provide supreme accommodations for an awesome vacation. Please contact us to see if our home is available for your special time.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please check in advance with Owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Follow check out instructions in notebook. Thank you!
Turn off all thermostats if you used the heat. Please close all windows and doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a townhome with an agreement with the HOA that we will not have any more than 8 people including day guests.
A Wedding or other party cannot be held at this property. There is very limited parking and common area is shared with other owners.
If you have a pet you want to bring, please check with Owner in advance.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CO00054
Property # 597772vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moran Lake Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and Pleasure Point Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view here cannot be beat! The whole family enjoyed a comfy stay and our dog absolutely loved the dog-friendly beach just a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, very comfortable house including well equipped kitchen. Everything provided—soaps and shampoo, garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. No need to run out and buy necessities. Doesn’t feel like rental, more like a well-lived home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views as advertised.

Very clean condo with well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun

Perfect, best stocked Kitchen. Everything is so well done, clean and views beyond description.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous view!

The view was amazing. House was spacious and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home with a stunning view

The house was wonderful. All 4 couples had plenty of room and views were stunning. Great common areas for games. Lovely kitchen too. So nice to hear the surf all the time. Property management was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent View

Great house to stay in. Convenient to everything. Clean. Would stay here again when in the Santa Cruz area. Great view. Saw a whale from the ocean view windows the last day we were there. Can’t ask for a better view. Can hear the ocean at night, Can’t ask for a better house to stay in!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the Surf!

Incredible views - 2 smaller quaint beaches via a 3 minute walk in either direction. High probability of coming back again for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house is truly amazing. The view is spectacular!

We enjoyed the house, the location and all the open spaces. The hot tub was voted the best we had experienced. Again truly amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

We had the most amazing views on the coast to experience all the variable weather Santa Cruz had during our spring time stay. The owner was extremely helpful when needed. The house was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Thanksgiving at Awesome View

We woke up each morning and drank our coffee with an incredible view. We saw all manners of birds, dolphins, otters, seals and surfers. We strolled on the beach when the tide was out and lounged in the sun on the patio. The condo was spacious and clean with all the amenities to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home with an awesome view!

If you love the ocean and enjoy watching surfers riding waves, this is the house for you. The view from the enormous bay windows is awesome!. The sunsets were spectacular. The ocean is right there. You feel as if you could reach out and touch it. We loved our stay there and also the owners are lovely people to do business with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy

It's hard to put into words the impact of the panoramic view as you walk in the front door. Breathtaking! The location was perfect with its proximity to Pleasure Point with fun shops and a variety of restaurants plus exciting views of seals (look close) and surfers. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view is right! Absolutely Beautiful View

My entire family (all adults 18-83) stayed here for my mother's 80th birthday. The location and view is simply breathtaking! We purposely spent one entire day just enjoying the view and watching the surfers. The home itself is very comfortable and clean. From the couches to the beds.. all very comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked. The hot tub was also lovely. We stayed at this home 13 years ago when my kids were in their teens and surfed daily. We never forgot that experience and jumped at the chance to stay again! Thank you Marty for the accommodations and for such a amazing home and being so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2023
We're very happy that you so enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit! Marty
Archival

10/10 Excellent

judy k.

Perfect in every way!!

We have a blended family of 5 adult children between the ages of 29 and 33. Two of them are married so our family is 9 adults and 3 grand babies under 2 years old. It's difficult to find an ocean view beach house that can fit all of us comfortably. This house was perfect! The openness of the living/dining/kitchen area gives a very roomy feel. The outside seating area was also a favorite spot in the morning with our coffee or in the evening to watch the sun set. All the bedrooms were nice and the beds comfortable. As others have said, the house is nicely equipped. Before we arrived I had a couple of questions & Marty was quick to respond. Everyone in our group loved this house. We can't wait to book a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It makes us feel great when our home is so appreciated. Thank you for being our guests, and we hope that you'll visit Santa Cruz again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Awesome View. The location is AMAZING. Not just the full 200* panoramic ocean view but its located right between 26 and Moran Beach. That strip of East Cliff is peaceful and residential, very "local". Parking was easier than expected. We had 3 cars and room for all. The kitchen was well-stocked. Double sets of dishes and silverware meant only running a full load occasionally. Cookware was amply sufficient to feed a crowd of foodies. The beds were comfortable! Every bed was complaint-free - good, firm mattresses, soft and firm pillows, comfortable linens. Marty was very helpful and met our request for unscented detergent, keeping us allergy-free. I am a bedding snob and I was VERY comfortable here. Each bedroom had a view too. Falling asleep to the sound of the surf was magical. We did run a few loads of towels. A party of 6 can go through linens quickly, but that's on us. We did bring beach towels with us but having some dedicated to the outside use would have been handy. We made great use of the grill- it is charcoal so plan ahead. The patio does get direct sun so bring your hats and plan for making your shade or retreating indoors during the hot afternoons. The bodyboards in the garage were also put to use. The surf outside was pounding, but we rode some waves and survived! Go and have fun, but be mindful its a strong current. Thank you for hosting us, Marty! We will remember this trip forever and can't wait to come back.
The best location on East Cliff.
Watching sea life - birds, otters and surfers
Sunset
Dinner on the patio most nights
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had 8 people in the house for a college graduation weekend. Marty was super easy to work with and really cared about our experience. The home itself is in a great location with a beautiful view right on the water. The place really has everything in stock. We cooked quite a few meals in. Listening to the crashing waves was a highlight. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, super family and pet friendly. Sunrise coffee in the morning overlooking the ocean and a sunset cocktail in the evening watching surfing and sea life . Very user friendly, plenty of room to spread out. Perfect basically private beach. Marty is a great host, Can’t wait to comeback!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally a. awesome View

The house and view are Awesome. We will be booking this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beachfront view

Delightful stay..extradordinary views, well stocked kitchen, spacious living arrangements. Perfect celebration spot for 5 adults, a two year old and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We stayed as a family - here for our son's wedding. Fabulous views, great accomodations. We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow - Ocean View!

Marty has created a one-of-a-kind serene environment at his home. To the say the least, the views are heavenly. The pictures do not do justice! Easy check in process and easy to communicate with Marty. He sent a very helpful guide ahead of the check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach perfection!

location was absolutely incredible - we had the very best time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Beautiful views out to the ocean. Spent a lot of time just watching the waves and the surfers from the front room. Easy access down to the beach. Worked extremely well for our family of four couples and two little ones. Owner was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AwesomeView is always awesome!

This was our 7th stay at AwesomeView since 2006. It is my family's happy place :) Oceanview, the beach, sea life, surfers, the sailboat regatta, fresh air and so much cooler than the valley where we are from....just heaven!! Wish we could have stayed longer. Can't wait until next time. Thank you Marty and Antoinette for sharing your wonderful beach house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marty

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A Silicon Valley entrepreneur who loves taking care of property. I've personally done lots of improvements to this home over the years and love seeing this home improve. We have more projects planned in the near future!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a beachfront home that is close to where we live so that we can visit it easily to perform work on it as well as make it lovely for our guests.

What makes this property unique

There are very few homes with southern facing ocean front views, and very few that are available for a vacation rental. Once you experience the views at this home, you too will give it the name of our initial guests -- AwesomeView! There is always activity on the water including a pod of porpoises passing by, sea otters, birds diving for fish, and surfers enjoying the best shore break in Santa Cruz.

The home is arranged to provide a large open and free-flowing space for your family and friends to gather that encompasses the entire upper level plus has a private master bedroom suite. If you are not outside--easy access to the beach and our private spa, or sleeping, the group will gather upstairs. Of course, with kids, there is another area for them when you want to have them watch TV or play video games downstairs.

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