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Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!

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A deck with a view of the ocean at sunset, a table with a bottle of wine, and lounge chairs.
Oceanfront on one of Santa Cruz’s most sought-after stretches-surf, sand,sunsets
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
Fully equipped kitchen with ample space for entertaining.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, a staircase, and a rocky shoreline.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pleasure Point Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 38th Avenue Beach Access
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Studio Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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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. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - East Side Eatery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is just steps away from Moran Lake Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row celebrating my birthday at this magical location. The house and the deck outside being so close to the ocean is hard to beat. Walking distance to so many wonderful places, although we tend to just stay at the house and enjoy the beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a mini family reunion (all gals), and it worked out perfect. The ages of our travelers was 55-89. There were enough beds, only one step at the property. there was plenty of room at the big table, living room and outside for all of us to hang together or in separate areas. The views couldn’t be any better. There were a few shades that were not working properly, but other than that it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
There is no direct beach access out the back door (the listing photo is misleading). The beach is accessible by walking along a narrow street shoulder about 5 houses down. The view of the ocean is great. We saw dolphins and seals out the back window. This time of year, October, the waves crash and occasionally spray the back deck. It’s a nice location for walking to Pleasure Point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and perfect for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible spot! Oceanfront…doesn’t get much better. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unobstructed views of the beach and ocean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely location! We were very happy about our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was outstanding we would definitely rent that house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable location — we saw sea otters and dolphins from the porch, and it’s truly magical to have this view of the ocean and hear the waves crash while sitting at the dining table. Easy walk to a lovely, uncrowded beach. Our hosts were incredibly responsive to our questions and quickly addressed issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful time at this property. Could not ask for a better view!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

Enough room for the family, beautiful place with stunning view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place looking forward to renting this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Memorable stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect long weekend at the beach. Home had all the comforts along with insanely beautiful views. So Grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed here with our family and had an incredible stay. The property is stunning and location is wonderful. We also really appreciated the responsiveness of the host and ease of the check in process!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great girls getaway

Stunning views and fully provisioned kitchen. Had a wonderful time enjoying the hone
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time we've stayed here. Group of 6 women. You are right on the water at high tide mist hits the deck. Great amenities too.
On deck w friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
This place has an undeniably fantastic view, so that's a plus. Some minor things came up and the host was responsive and accommodating. The place in general could use some updating and maintenance to not "feel outdated". But overall, our stay was comfortable and we enjoyed the view. Do note, the manual says that the stairs are available for use to go down further by the rocks, but use at your own risk. However the gate from the balcony has been nailed permanently closed, so you don't really have access to the stairs. The dryer as well does take forever to dry clothes as others have stated. Not sure if there is a clogged vent issue or something, but host should look into this. We did encounter random ant issues, even upstairs. Some random areas ok, there is ant bait stations around the house. But few times randomly a swarm of ants in/on our bags which was frustrating. Sounds like pest control is in place and doing best they can.Thanks for the fantastic stay, we did enjoy our week here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our time there but there were a couple things that were a big disappointment. There is absolutely no beach access, regardless of the pictures, day or night from the deck. This was a big one for me. To be fair it does share in the description that beach access depends on the sand and sea. I was hopeful though! According to the next-door neighbor they have not seen sand there in a very long time. I feel that the exterior pictures should actually reflect what is there. Another disappointment was the noise from the construction next door. My son went to google earth online and saw that the lot next to the house was in the process of construction. I emailed and asked if there was construction going on and they shared that the house was built and the construction was all interior. Ok, no problem. Three of the four days we were there was filled with the construction crew tamping down gravel preparing for their outside area facing the ocean. Our trip was August 8-12, 2026, so if you are going anytime soon, you will have construction. The ocean views are phenomenal and the house met out needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Ocean views fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location.

Loved hanging out on the large deck right on the ocean. Well appointed and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Keys left in kitchen were for wrong door. Lock box keys were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Future guests, The keys in the kitchen are for the front door, as well as the back studio.
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