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Top Cities in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach
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Top Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (374)
"If you are a person who loves 5-star luxury hotels with modern amenities, this ain’t it. However, if you love being surrounded by nature and a clean and functional living space for sleeping and eating between your nature fun, this is THE place. We only stayed a night while passing through the area in this cozy old school cabin with a river in the backyard. We picked up some grocery provisions and had a great time! In this crazy and chaotic world, it was a rare chance to breathe deeply and...
The price is $145
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Fern River Resort
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
Interior
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
7.8 out of 10, Good, (14)
"Very nice interior. Room was great with definite upgrades, still some work to be done, but overall very pleased with the room, pool, hot tub, and service."
The price is $145
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Listed July 2022
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Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Listed July 2022
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"We stayed for 4 nights to celebrate 2 birthdays and we were very happy with the experience. Our ratings above say it all!"
Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Listed July 2022
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Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach
Property grounds
Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"The cottage was just perfect for our weekend stay. It was spotless inside & the bed was very comfy. Grocery store was close by too. We enjoyed choosing a movie from the huge CD library. Might be a little old school now, but we loved it! Joe responded quickly to messages sent. Cant wait to stay again."
The price is $185
$373 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach
Sweet Spot in the Santa Cruz Redwoods 10 minutes from the Ocean
1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sweet Spot in the Santa Cruz Redwoods 10 minutes from the Ocean
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Cute cabin. Small but with everything you need."
Sweet Spot in the Santa Cruz Redwoods 10 minutes from the Ocean
Aptos Sea Haven - Beach Getaway
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aptos Sea Haven - Beach Getaway
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
"This was a quaint stay in a quiet beach town. We enjoyed walking the beach and neighborhood and had everything we needed to stay comfortably. No climate control aside from heaters which was a bit cumbersome but worked out fine for us. Overall great stay!"
Aptos Sea Haven - Beach Getaway
White Water View! Seascape Beach Resort, Miles of White Sand Beach! 2bd 2.5bth
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
White Water View! Seascape Beach Resort, Miles of White Sand Beach! 2bd 2.5bth
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"This property was well-maintained and spacious, offering a lovely view of the beach. I would recommend it to everyone."
The price is $325
$656 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
White Water View! Seascape Beach Resort, Miles of White Sand Beach! 2bd 2.5bth
Lovely West Cliff home ideal for your next beach vacation
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Lovely West Cliff home ideal for your next beach vacation
7.6 out of 10, Good, (71)
"The house is one block from West Cliff Drive. It is a one story house in a neighborhood. There is plenty of parking, a nice kitchen, and room to move around in We enjoyed our stay."
Lovely West Cliff home ideal for your next beach vacation
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Beach nearby, beach towels
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (211)
"The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it."
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Serene & Modern~ Ocean Front View~ 2 Bd 2 Bth~1st Fully Remodeled
Property grounds
Serene & Modern~ Ocean Front View~ 2 Bd 2 Bth~1st Fully Remodeled
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
"Pajaro Dunes is a fantastic beach for relaxing and rest! This beachfront condo is perfect with everything you need to have a great vacation. Clean, new, great vibe! We’ll be back!"
Serene & Modern~ Ocean Front View~ 2 Bd 2 Bth~1st Fully Remodeled
Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
On the beach
Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (65)
"We had 8 people and the 2.5 bathrooms was key to everyone being comfortable. We made good use of the kitchen + the washing machine and dryer. Bathrooms are good sized. Both rooms with balconies have a beautiful view. Location is KEY! Excellent stay!"
The price is $1,075
$1,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Property grounds
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"It was a very nice room. Hudson was a very sweet dog. The view was decent, better than most hotels. When I was planning my stay, the forecast was normal for Santa Cruz, even the day before I went, the forecast was 67. However the actual high was over 80, which with the western facing windows meant this room was very warm. It would be nice to have an AC unit available for these warm days, but I knew there was no AC before booking."
The price is $150
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Redwood Getaway #1
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Redwood Getaway #1
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"This was a perfect space for my families needs and exactly as described. Walking distance to downtown if required and a nice quiet street location. The accommodation was very good and we were left to ourselves the whole time. The hosts provided great communication before check in and very helpful in providing anything needed. A very good stay in a nice mountain location."
The price is $109
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Redwood Getaway #1
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Exterior
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (133)
"Comfortable cottage."
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Boardwalk Beach House
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Boardwalk Beach House
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83)
"Quiet neighbor hood and beautiful home"
Boardwalk Beach House
Fireside in Cozy Pleasure Point
Property grounds
Fireside in Cozy Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20)
"Fun"
The price is $1,000
$1,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Fireside in Cozy Pleasure Point
Seabright Beach House
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Seabright Beach House
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Nice place operated by efficient people."
The price is $338
$849 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Seabright Beach House
Vacation Home in Seabright
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Vacation Home in Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (34)
"Plenty of room for 5 people. Everyone had their own space and family time."
Vacation Home in Seabright
Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
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Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"Lovely mountain home in the redwoods. It was very well kept, clean, quiet and in a beautiful location. The feather bed was very comfortable and soft and I had one of the best nights of sleep I've had in ages. The only drawbacks were things around shared spaces and a lack of clear places to go outside. I was anxious about causing any trouble for the host family, but they were always very kind and courteous when I did see anyone. Overall this was still one of the most lovely places I've been...
Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
Nestled in acres of forest and walkable to town
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in acres of forest and walkable to town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Everything is exceptional."
The price is $260
$498 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Nestled in acres of forest and walkable to town
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Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Travel Info

Vacation rentals
106
Popular accommodation
Santa Cruz County private vacation homes
Known landmarks
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach
International airport
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Recent reviews in Santa Cruz County
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

5/5 Excellent
"Clean and quiet. Enjoyed out stay and will definitely be back. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley