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A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a ceiling fan.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, outdoor furniture, and a parked car.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden stools.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking the ocean, a dining area with wooden chairs, a kitchen with a central island, and a cozy seating area with a sofa.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Natural Bridges State Park
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2: Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3: Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4: Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk:

Come relax at West Cliff Azure. A spacious home with incredible views of the Monterey Bay. Watch for whales and dolphins as you entertain from the galley kitchen. Gaze out at the water as you sip a beverage and enjoy the views from the living room and recently remodeled kitchen/dining room.
This 4 bedroom/ 4 bathroom home sleeps 8 comfortably. The master bedroom has a Cal King bed and the other 3 bedrooms have queen beds (all hotel grade mattresses).

The house has a reverse floor plan. The kitchen is upstairs. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms are upstairs. The other two bathrooms and two bedrooms are downstairs. The TV is downstairs. There is a living room upstairs and downstairs as well.

All four bathrooms recently remodeled, including the en suite Master Bath.
The wrap around balcony is perfect for sun bathing and for sipping your coffee while you drink in the views of the ocean. You can BBQ on the back deck while you watch the pelicans fly overhead. There is a fire-pit in the back yard for roasting marshmallows and gazing at the night sky while you listen to the sounds of the crashing waves against the cliffs.
The house is located in a low-key neighborhood surrounded by full-time residents. We ask that our guests respect the quiet hours (9pm weeknights, 10pm weekends). Parties which cause a disturbance to the neighbors are not permitted. This house is not available for weddings or events.
THERE IS NO HOT TUB AT THIS PROPERTY
Sometimes there is glitch on the website that mistakenly says there is a hot tub, but there is no hot tub.

This home is right on West Cliff Drive. Walk across the street and stroll or bike along the scenic path. If you turn right, you'll head towards Natural Bridges State Beach. If you turn left, you'll head towards the world famous surf break 'Steamer Lane', a light house and a surfing museum.
Visit the migrating monarch butterflies at Lighthouse field (they spend their winters in the eucalyptus trees) or ride your bike down to the Boardwalk and ride the giant dipper roller coaster.
New Leaf Market is the local health food store that is walking and biking distance. Walk down to the Swift Street Courtyard for your morning coffee or Santa Cruz mountain brewing for a cold one.
You can take a walk to the end of the wharf and enjoy the views, sea lions and various dining options.

****** Please note, no Saturday check-out or check-in


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 601377vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: ?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: on 17 Jan 2027 start from AU$7,561, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, family friendly, close to Natural Bridges and Boardwalk: located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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. 135 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with a spectacular view. We were three couples, so it was wonderful that everyone got their own king size bed and full bathroom. The house was very clean and the kitchen was fully equipped. The property manager, Amanda, was always very responsive. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views are amazing and the balcony is the perfect spot for coffee or a glass of wine. We used all four bedrooms and bathrooms - the house was plenty big enough for our whole family. The access to the beach and walking paths along the ocean made this a five star experience. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and the location is unbeatable! The views are even more breathtaking in person, especially from the upper levels. There were so many amenities available like bikes and boogie boards and kayaks, and even though we didn’t get to take advantage of all of them I really appreciate that they were offered. We will absolutely return to this gorgeous place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay in this Westcliff sea-front house, a real gem. Amazing ocean views and never a shortage of things to watch from the windows/balcony – natural and human! Really well laid out, genuine family holiday home, well-equipped kitchen. Great communication and easy check-in. We hope to come back for a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve visited here at least 5 times over the years. Love the view and everything about the property. Close driving distance to the pier, downtown, and even Capitola. Walking distance to Natural Bridges State Park and Lighthouse Point. You can see otters, seals, and an innumerable number of pelicans from the windows and from the deck. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a beautiful location. It offers great amenities, there was nothing else we could have asked for. The setup works really well for friends or family with two living rooms and as many bathrooms as bedrooms. The views from the upstairs balcony were amazing! The property manager was responsive and extremely helpful. I would rent again for any getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is wonderful with ocean from views from the kitchen and v balcony. 4 bathrooms and bedrooms makes the house ideal for groups of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, had everything you might possibly need . Amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for your stay and positive comments - we are still waiting for Vrbo customer service to change the rating that was mistakenly selected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay. House was even nicer than expected. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gorgeous home and location, and we had a wonderful time. Everything was smooth from booking to arrival and for our entire stay. The house is well-appointed and the views are stunning. We watched sunrise and sunset, and enjoyed seeing birds and otters. We hope to return! We appreciated it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a very nice place. Lots of room for 5 people. Nice, new and clean bathrooms. There were some ants on kitchen counters and it took a few days to get rid of them. It would also be nice if they had screens on windows that opened. There were some moths and some other bugs that would fly in. Great view and good location to things.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this house. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were big, clean and well equipped, The kitchen had everything we needed. The view was spectacular. the couches were comfortable. It was a great space for our family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get away

Location was great. House was cozy. Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Location! LOVE IT!!!

This is our 3rd stay here and it continues to be amazing! Love the location, love the amenities, and will hopefully be back for a 4th visit. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and well-appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the space was comfortable for gathering our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home with an exceptional view! The hosts were excellent and easy to communicate with. The home was very well set up with everything we needed for a comfortable stay for 8 people. There was plenty of seating. The bathrooms and kitchen were well stocked with everything we needed and even some thoughtful extras that weren’t necessarily needed but very nice to have on hand. This felt like an incredible home away from home. I would 10/10 recommend this rental, and we have even started discussing our next visit as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

Great place to stay, the views are amazing. Really well appointed, they had everything we needed. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing for our Thanksgiving holiday. We did not want to leave the kitchen. It was well stocked with plenty of baking and cooking going on, no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home in a great location

Great place to stay. Amanda was accessible and answered all of our questions. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely location. The house and kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. The layout was ideal as each bedroom has privacy and each couple had their own bathroom. The mattresses were comfortable in every room. We were in town for our daughters wedding and the house was a perfect home base for our family.
We brought our bikes but the house had plenty
Coffee with a view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

We loved this house. Great location, beautiful view and everything we needed for our week. Amanda (the property manager) was great to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Vacation

This beautiful home is exactly as advertised and sitting in the living room looking out at surfers and hearing the waves crash was amazing. We had a tremendous family vacation here and will definitely return. Also - the owner and property manager were incredibly responsive and kind.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Azure water views

Great property. This our second stay and plan to come back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is spectacular and the house is incredibly well outfitted. The house has everything a person needs to both cook and play. Amanda, the house manager, is very responsive. We had an amazing time and made many lovely memories. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Szecsei

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Darren and Lisa Kerr have lived in the Bay Area for 30 years. We moved here to be closer to the hub of technological development, and fell in love with the unique beauty of Northern California and the wonderful people we have come to know. Our family of five loves hiking, playing volleyball, going to baseball games, golfing, making artwork, and especially eating out.
Our amazing property manager, Amanda Szescei, lives a short bike ride away. She's lived in Santa Cruz, Maui, Palo Alto, and Southern California and can help you with anything you need to know to have a wonderful vacation.

Why they chose this property

We first appreciated the beauty of this specific location while at a plein air painting workshop. When we learned this property was available and had the opportunity to take in the views from the upstairs deck, it took about 30 seconds before we both said, 'YES!!!'.

What makes this property unique

The upstairs dining room provides stunning views of the bay and surf crashing on the rocks and beach. Adjacent is a comfortable living room where your family and friends can hang out and relax in the company of beautiful Monterey Bay. The galley style kitchen is open to the dining and living rooms and also has stunning views, so it's hardly work to be delegated food prep duties. Two of the bedrooms and beautifully remodeled bathrooms are also upstairs. The upstairs deck in the front overlooks the ocean, and then wraps around to a larger and more sheltered deck in the back with comfortable outdoor furniture and a large gas bbq. The spacious back yard has room for volleyball or yard games and rustic fire pit.
The downstairs great room boasts a wall of windows facing the ocean, premium cable for catching sports or movie at night and large light-filled space perfect for morning yoga.
Two other two remodeled bathrooms and two comfortable bedrooms are also downstairs. We have seven beach cruiser bikes to share, along several boogie boards, skim boards, and a few wet suits. We have 6 beach chairs and 1 beach umbrella.
We have a ping pong/pool table in the garage. We ask that you enjoy the games in the garage, but close the automatic garage door during quiet hours. (The noise from the pool table/ping pong games can disturb the neighbors.)
You are steps away from the popular West Cliff sidewalk and bike path. From here there are stairs down to the ocean. Lighthouse Field/beach is a ten minute walk along the West Cliff sidewalk to your left, while Natural Bridges beach is just a mile along the same path to your right. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is a mile and a half away - easy for the family to bike in ten minutes; though you will probably stop along the way to take photos or mental snapshots, as there's always something to catch your eye - seals, otters, even the occasional whale sighting.

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