Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals

Start date: Check-in selected.
To Date
End date: Check-out

Check prices for these dates

In two weeks
Oct 17 - Oct 19
In one month
Oct 31 - Nov 2
In two months
Nov 28 - Nov 30
In three months
Dec 26 - Dec 28

Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (112)
"Excellent home to meet family for a Santa Cruz wedding weekend. Plenty of room to visit, cook and play cards! Steps from the beach and ocean waves."
Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (331)
"Very convenient to walk to the beach."
$1,366 nightly
The price is $1,538
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!
Terrace/patio

OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (101)
"We rented this house for New Year’s Eve with our grown children and grandkids.Even though the house is older, it was perfect for all of us! Sparkling clean everywhere, great beds & bedding"
OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!
Fall Available Ocean Front, Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff
On the beach, beach towels

Fall Available Ocean Front, Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (198)
"We enjoyed our stay here. The house had everything we needed with a beautiful view. Would stay here again. "
Fall Available Ocean Front, Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff
Cottage at the Point - For 4!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Cottage at the Point - For 4!

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Great little beach house. Fantastic location, near grocery store, EV charging, restaurants, and beach as well as just a short drive to Santa Cruz and Monterey/Carmel. Had everything we needed, very comfortable for a family of 4. "
Cottage at the Point - For 4!
Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly!
On the beach, beach towels

Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly!

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (119)
"This was a perfect family reunion location for 4 siblings with families and 2 medium size dogs. We so appreciate the use of the garage, especially for the older people with mobility issues. The house is well stocked with all the necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. The Wharf is just a little a mile to walk to. There are two great dog beaches close by for the pups to run around off-leashed. The bocci court in the backyard was a great added bonus. Thank you, Merc, for sharing your home. We...
Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly!
Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (273)
"My husband, two teenagers and I loved staying at this lovely home in our favorite Santa Cruz neighborhood, Pleasure point. "
Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS
Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (107)
"Big home w lots of family space and private rooms w bathroom. It was perfect for our family "
Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor
Property grounds

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (248)
"Lovely and quaint, beautiful views and all accommodations met our needs."
$616 nightly
The price is $696
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor
Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk
Exterior

Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"We had a very relaxing stay … perfect location and great kitchen/ dining room for cooking dinners and spending time with the family "
Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk
The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Safe. Quiet. Walkable. "
$367 nightly
The price is $409
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Beach nearby, sun loungers

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (203)
"Fun place to stay! Hot tub, fire pit and well- appointed kitchen make it great!"
$741 nightly
The price is $836
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach
Property grounds

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (235)
"We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz in this cozy little cottage. No bells and whistles here, but it was just enough and what we needed for a great stay. We celebrated my daughter's 13th birthday with a little girls trip and we loved being in the center between Capitola and Santa Cruz. There was a Starbucks and a beach within a super quick walk - what else can you ask for?Jeanne, the property manager, was easy to communicate with and very fast in her responses. We would definitely stay...
Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach
East Cliff Beach Cottage...one short block from the an expansive sandy beach
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

East Cliff Beach Cottage...one short block from the an expansive sandy beach

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"We were such a short walk from the waves and very comfortable. We loved it and want to stay again! "
East Cliff Beach Cottage...one short block from the an expansive sandy beach
SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"Very nicely decorated and so many beautiful flowers surround the property. Communication with Cathy was very easy and she responded right away. We had everything we could possibly need for our stay. Nice quiet neighborhood and close to the beach and other things you may want to do in the area! Would highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Santa Cruz!!"
SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION
Coastal Retreat walking distance to Main Beach!
5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Coastal Retreat walking distance to Main Beach!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"This property was the perfect location for my sons wedding. The privacy that the 5 individual rooms offered was really nice each room was comfortable and well appointed.The proximity to the Boardwalk and the pier couldn't have been better. If you're planning a trip to Sant Cruz I would highly recommend staying at this location"
Coastal Retreat walking distance to Main Beach!
6+BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk!
Terrace/patio

6+BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk!

$1,029 nightly
The price is $1,160
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
6+BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk!
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Interior

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (294)
"Wonderful place to relax with the fam . Walkable location ."
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Midtown Private Cabana-Private Entry
Outdoor dining

Midtown Private Cabana-Private Entry

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97)
"Great stay! Very quiet, host was very accommodating & respectful, bed was 10/10 , & the patio the view was the best thing to sit outside & enjoy the sounds of nature. Did see two big spiders in the bathroom but that didn’t ruin my stay haha!"
$183 nightly
The price is $205
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Midtown Private Cabana-Private Entry
Iconic West Cliff with Views!
Exterior

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (67)
"Location is great, sit and watch the ocean. Owner is kind and responsive."
Iconic West Cliff with Views!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Places close by and couple eating places near the hotel. "
Luis 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Price trends for vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

Price trends for vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

Less expensive
More expensive
This month
Next month
July
October
$532
$528
Month
Price
January
$436
February
$495
March
$475
April
$433
May
$448
June
$463
July
$341
August
$369
September
$361
October
$532
November
$528
December
$482
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed vacation rentals in Santa Cruz. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Everything you need to know about Santa Cruz vacation rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Santa Cruz vacation rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private vacation homes, apartments, condos, resorts, cabins, villas, motels. The list goes on, and on …and on.

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect Santa Cruz vacation rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search.

Santa Cruz vacation rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Santa Cruz. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter low season months. For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit Santa Cruz in high season.

Prices vary throughout the year. Your chosen location, property type, and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. The selection of properties we have chosen for you start as low as $205 per night. Rates vary depending on your travel dates, location, and amenities so make a search and you might find even better deals!

How to find incredible deals on Santa Cruz rentals

At Expedia, we put the best Santa Cruz vacation rentals in one place. All you need to do is take your pick. And as we offer book now, pay later options, as well as free cancellation on some properties, you can plan your trip with total peace of mind. You’ll always find a great deal with Expedia.

To find some top Santa Cruz rental deals, enter your travel dates, and sort your search results by price. You can also filter by budget, so you only see accommodation in your ballpark. Next, add any filters you want—and just like that, you’ve built your dream Santa Cruz vacation.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, browse our latest incredible offers, or use the map to view all accommodation in and around Santa Cruz. And to unlock even more fantastic deals, bundle your accommodation, flights, and car rental together to save and book with Expedia in complete confidence.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Santa Cruz close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or you can select a secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Visitors to Santa Cruz like the scenic seaside and entertainment choices this destination is known for. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz?

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a fireplace, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a hot tub, and a selection of books so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. Some other top choices in Santa Cruz are OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT! and Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions..

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 271 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Santa Cruz stay.

What’s there to see and do in Santa Cruz?

Family-friendly attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, whereas Monterey Bay and Main Beach are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While here, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Santa Cruz like?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for several days or longer in Santa Cruz. Vacation rentals offer extras such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for small groups.