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1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz

Andrea

$178 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

2. Fern River Resort

Felton

CarriLin

$118 nightly

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

3. The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Joey L.

$379 nightly

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

4. Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Westside Santa Cruz

Carl

$209 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

5. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Eastside Santa Cruz

Jessica P.

$288 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

6. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola

Thomas L.

$381 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

7. 'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

Ben Lomond

Jenny O.

$313 nightly

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

8. Sunny Private Bungalow

Eastside Santa Cruz

David H.

$291 nightly

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

9. Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Eastside Santa Cruz

Brandi P.

$548 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

10. Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

Capitola

Alix Z.

$315 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

11. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Westside Santa Cruz

Ashley B.

$500 nightly

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

12. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Ben Lomond

Susan D.

$354 nightly

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

13. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola

Tiffany

$369 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

14. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola

Audrey T.

$380 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

15. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 5

Eastside Santa Cruz

Cathrine C.

$221 nightly

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

16. 3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

Eastside Santa Cruz

Aaron I.

$473 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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17. 3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

Eastside Santa Cruz

Britt T.

$511 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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18. 1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!

Eastside Santa Cruz

Jen W.

$409 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

19. Harbor home - with a hot tub!

Eastside Santa Cruz

Rick H.

$545 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

20. Artistic Pelican in Downtown Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Nicholas P.

$669 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Na"

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Nice big room with two balconies, pool, two hot tubs, and a big outdoor seating area. Very happy with the facility, but the night check in staff needs customer service training. We had a late check-in at 9 pm, but no one was at the front. It took 15 minutes of our looking for someone to get us checked in even though we had already paid full price online for our room."

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"They were kind enough to give us a room upgrade when they heard that it was our honeymoon. The receptionist was very kind and helpful, offering several good restaurant recommendations. We felt safe there. The property was clean and kept up well. It was an excellent location for walking to restaurants and grocery stores as well as a laundromat. The bed was very comfortable.m!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Decent experience, nothing special. Our kids appreciated the pool for sure and somewhat close walking distance to the boardwalk. There was hair in our shower drain, not a huge deal but a little ick. We also got called from the hotel staff that we were making too much noise the morning we were leaving, simply walking around to pack up when the night before there were several parties going on around us and our kids couldn't fall asleep and that went on until about 2am."

Price trends for vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

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May	April	$603

Month	Price
January	$613
February	$584
March	$650
April	$672
May	$557
June	$613
July	$649
August	$652
September	$600
October	$603
November	$623
December	$631

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.

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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?

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located on a lake and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a garden and a selection of games. Some other top choices in Santa Cruz are 6+BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk! and Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 275 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While here, Ocean Street and Mission Santa Cruz 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.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation rentals

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fern River Resort

3. The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA

4. Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

5. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

6. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

7. 'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

8. Sunny Private Bungalow

9. Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

10. Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

11. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

12. Redwood Home - view of the river!

13. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

14. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

15. Bella Notte by the beach Studio 5

16. 3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

17. 3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

18. 1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!

19. Harbor home - with a hot tub!

20. Artistic Pelican in Downtown Santa Cruz

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