Escape to Pajaro Dunes, a hidden gem on the California coast! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Escape to Pajaro Dunes, a hidden gem on the California coast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Escape to Pajaro Dunes, a hidden gem on the California coast! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Feb 25, 2025

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Weekend Getaway

Amazing condo! The wonderful host was very attentive to our needs. There was a storm advisory the weekend we stayed, and the host made sure to check in regularly during the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay N.

Oct 13, 2024

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Perfect weekend away!

Enjoyed the condo! Beautifully decorated :) the beds were also super comfortable! We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Jul 29, 2023

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great location

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAT S.

Oct 31, 2024

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Great location, even better view.

Nice, clean well-equipped with utensils and everyday items that might come in handy.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Feb 16, 2023

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Fantastic property

The house was perfect for our little business trip/family getaway trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis C.

Nov 23, 2023

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Great vacation location

This condo was decorated very nicely with a great view of dunes, beach and ocean. It had everything needed for a perfect vacation home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen-Dave G.

Aug 19, 2024

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Very nice condo right on the beach

We enjoyed staying at this property. It was as advertised. Highly recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Mar 24, 2023

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Great stay in a great location!

Overall, very enjoyable stay right on the beach! Well equipped kitchen & dining area made family time easy for our clan of 5. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene B.

Feb 23, 2024

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Funtastic Stay!!!

Condo was great. It had everyhting we needed and more. Ocean view from licing area was terrific.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Jun 15, 2023

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Relaxing vacation

A wonderful, beautiful and relaxing condo. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Aug 16, 2024

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Relaxing & Cozy

The property was exactly as described. It was cozy & in the perfect location. Wonderful views of the ocean. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were comfy. Would highly recommend this place for any family looking for a break from the world.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery F.

Jul 5, 2023

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Great place, safe location

My family came to Monterey Bay to enjoy whale watching, the parks and the California coast. The condo was clean, cozy and felt safe. The location gave us easy access to Monterey, Santa Cruz and Big Sur.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malika B.

Sep 6, 2024

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A BIG favorite

Pajaro Dunes is a favorite visit and this property owner is a delight to work with. We slept so well listening to the waves in the comfy king bed, cooked, played games by the fireplace at night and used the boogie boards every day. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deede C.

Feb 28, 2023

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Great stay

This condo stay was perfect for us. It was very comfortable and clean. We liked the beach. It was just too bad that the weather didn’t cooperate.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gamon Y., San Jose, CA

Nov 30, 2023

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Azong Stay

Everything was as described, the property was clean and orderly. Check in procedure was easy and the view was amazing. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

Jul 8, 2023

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Beautiful

Beautiful condo. Well stocked with linens, towels, and kitchen items. Very comfy beds too! Everything you need to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Aug 10, 2024

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Family time

The condo was perfectly situated for beach time and going to Monterey. We appreciated the use of beach umbrellas, toys, and body boards. The condo was clean and we felt right at home. A good set up for our family of 4. I would not hesitate to book this condo again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon P., Walnut Creek

Oct 19, 2023

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Great Beach Stay!

This is our 8th stay at Pajaro and this was the best condo experience we've had! The place had everything you needed and felt so homey and warm!! Great view of dunes and ocean! We took some friends of ours who had never been and they can't wait to go back again! A new yearly tradition has started!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Dec 1, 2024

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Highly recommend- ease, high quality, perfect views and location

Easy, comfortable, well equipped, high quality, perfect location, sums it up! Great and positive communication with the owner made everything easy. He even let us check in a little early due to the holiday. Couches, beds, chairs, stools, all were comfy and inviting. The kitchen and beach closet had everything we could want for our food and beach needs! The decor and family dedicated touches made it feel homey and special. Could sit and watch the waves from the living room, patio, primary bedroom or just take a few steps on out to the sand! Smart lock was genius and made things even easier.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Oct 27, 2023

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Gracious host

Fourth or fifth time to Pajaro Dunes, which tells you how much we (two old friends on their annual getaway) like this place. The ocean view from the condo was so relaxing. We played golf, went whale watching and hiked. Marc was a very gracious and responsive host

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristel W.

Apr 13, 2023

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Great Beach Condo!

Our family of four stayed at this beach condo for a long weekend and found it very comfortable! We loved the close proximity to the beach and were pleasantly surprised about the beach itself - it had soft sand, great shells, adorable sandpipers, mild waves, and very few people. We felt like we discovered a hidden gem! The condo was well stocked and had all that we needed. Overall, it was a very peaceful getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Fred G.

Aug 24, 2023

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Grandpa Grandson Senior Trip

Check-in easy at 24 hour manned gate. Glad we arrived in DAYLIGHT to locate unit. Surprised by low range 57-68 weather. Everything needed to cook breakfast nice. Carpet a little tired, recommend stretching master. Great host communications. We we’re comfortable and would stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Aug 25, 2024

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Ocean escape

We had a relaxing, special vacation at Pajaro staying at this lovely Shorebirds unit. It was decorated in an ocean theme and felt truly homey with family pictures throughout. The kitchen was well-stocked and had necessary items to cook delicious meals. The view of the ocean was beautiful from this second level unit. Our time there felt magical and rejuvenating walking the long stretch of beach followed by evening bonfires. Also, the beds are so comfortable, and it's wonderful hearing the ocean while falling asleep. The host provided excellent communication in preparation for the trip. Thank you, Marc, for the helpful information and sharing your lovely ocean home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Mar 24, 2018

Beachfront serenity and beauty!

My fiancé and I loved this place!!! The condo is the perfect amount of space, decorated tastefully, and of course has stunning views of the ocean right from the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Hearing the waves pounding on the shore as we fell asleep every night is my idea of relaxation:) Everything you need for preparing a tasty home cooked meal is stocked in the kitchen, right down to olive oil and condiments! Marc was so easy to communicate with - very quick responses - and I can tell he takes great pride in maintaining this property and ensuring that his guests have a wonderful stay. Thank you Marc for a lovely vacation! We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Sep 18, 2023

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Maison Jean-Marie is a wonderful retreat!

Maison Jean-Marie is a little gem of an oasis. The condo is very tastefully decorated and has everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. I loved the family mementos and pictures throughout the condo - you felt like you were staying in someone's home - not just in a rental. It was great to wake up to ocean views and have coffee and croissants on the deck - or watch the sunset from the same deck with a glass of wine. The beach is literally steps from the front door and they provide everything you would need for a day at the beach. From the time I arrived, the owners checked in with me to make sure I had everything I needed. They made me feel very welcome. I only gave it 4 stars on location - not because of the condo (it has a great location) but because Pajaro Dunes is several miles out of town and not central to many things. Carmel is only 40 minutes away if you don't mind the drive. As their website says, Maison Jean-Marie is truly the place to "distance yourself from this crazy world". I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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