
Holiday rentals with beach access near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Find and book unique rentals with beach access on Airbnb
Top-rated rentals with beach access near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz
Welcome to your beach oasis, nestled discretely in Santa Cruz downtown. This recently reimagined Victorian has a private lush deck and a backyard with a hot tub for you to relax after a day of surfing or hiking. The thoughtfully landscaped exterior complements the artistic spaces within making the home perfect for a romantic gateway or an intimate retreat. This architectural treasure is walking distance to the beach, the Wharf and the Boardwalk. Steps away are the shops, restaurants, and bars.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Boardwalk/Beach
Escape to Beach Hill Hideaway, a light-filled, 2,000 sq ft 3 bedroom/2 bath coastal home in Santa Cruz. Perfect for families and friends, this stylish retreat comfortably fits your group and is just steps from the Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, and downtown. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, free on-site parking, EV charger, air conditioning, outdoor shower, BBQ and fire pit, TV with Roku, piano, books/games, yoga mats, and dedicated workspace. Walk everywhere from this prime location!

Tropical Seabright Beach and Boardwalk Getaway
Come soak up the sun and positive vibes of Santa Cruz in our private, adorable, tropical two-bedroom retreat. Enjoy all the comforts of home in a prime location, within easy walking distance to the beach, the Boardwalk, the yacht harbor, and delicious local eateries. The cottage is thoughtfully stocked with beach extras to make your stay effortless and fun. The perfect home base for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz!

Vintage Charm Close to Downtown and Beaches
This beautifully & recently renovated studio with separate entry and private bathroom is in the middle of everything Santa Cruz has to offer: downtown, beaches, boardwalk, West Cliff Drive, bike paths, etc. are an easy walk or bike-ride. The studio is also a quiet area for remote work. We are pleased to host you and help make your experience great. You may also access the common-space gardens and hot tub in the spa-like back yard (upon request).

Sunlit Surf Guest House | 2BR | Downtown + Beach
Sunlit Surf Guest House - 2 Bedroom/1 bathroom Located downtown Santa Cruz 1/2 mile walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! *Family Friendly* *No Parties* *Non-smoking/Vaping Property* *Shared Driveway Parking with proper planning and communication. Parking Pass for Neighborhood is also included. We offer competitive rates for couples, families and groups. We pay the 14% transient tax which is included in your room rate.

Wave House by the Beach for Two!
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway and garage for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.

BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak
Adorable beach cottage a few blocks to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Main Beach! In a perfect spot for beach, Boardwalk fun, and exploring downtown Santa Cruz. Take the 4 electric bikes along West Cliff Drive around town, surf at Steamer Lane with the 2 surfboards, kayak, and come back to soak in the hot tub. Game room with bouldering wall, pool table, ping pong table, darts, Bocci ball court.

La Casita del Mar (The Seaside Cottage) at Twin Lakes Beach
Cozy beach cottage located 3 blocks from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor! (Permit 211376) Coffee shops and eateries are just around the corner with easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Highly desirable parking on premises. An outdoor dining area is in back with a quaint sitting area in the front. Come and experience the Santa Cruz life in this adorable home!

Pleasure Point Beach House!
PET FRIENDLY/NO CLEANING FEES/EV CHARGER Come and enjoy Pleasure Point! The Point offers world class surfing and the best neighborhood in all of Santa Cruz. Wake to the sound of surf and leave your cares at home. The Pleasure Point Beach House is a place to enjoy and relax. TOT # AB00034 License #211.113

Modern Beach House/Short walk to beaches/Boardwalk
Spacious beach house within walking distance to Cowell's Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, Municipal Wharf, and downtown entertainments & restaurants. Taking a scenic walk down West Cliff is perfect for viewing the ocean cliffs, beautiful surroundings, and enjoying fresh coastal air!

Cozy house near the beach
Enjoy a lovely stroll to beautiful West Cliff Drive, Lighthouse Field, Cowells and Steamer Lane surf break. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with comfortable living room, big kitchen and sunny patio and yard with outdoor shower. Permit STR18-0303 (City of Santa Cruz)
Popular amenities for rentals with beach access near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Apartment rentals with beach access

Santa Cruz-Aptos- Beach Home-by-The -Sea

Manresa surf house street level full studio #3

Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards

Sunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom.

Seascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view

Aloha Apartment w/Spa
House rentals with beach access

Beach House-HotTub-Srfbrds-Bikes

Quiet Beach Cottage in the heart of Capitola

Spacious 3-Story Home Close To SC Beach Boardwalk

Serene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point

Lower Westside Sanctuary by Natural Bridges Beach

The "Sea Pearl" at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz

Full Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak

A Nest at the Beach!
Apartment rentals with beach access

One of a kind full River and Ocean view!

2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View

Royal Villa - Ocean View - Heated Pool - Seascape

Spectacular Ocean View- Heated Pool & Spa Seascape

OCEAN Views and Steps from the BEACH, New & Modern

Seaview Condo - 150 Steps to the beach!

Beach Front Villa and Seascape Resort

Seascape Oceanf 1 bdr suite hottub Aptos SantaCruz
Other holiday rentals with beach access

Carriage House on West Cliff Drive 18-0090

Charming Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!

Sunny Cottage + Hot Tub near UCSC

Cozy 1-Bedroom duplex in Seabright

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Seabright Cottages

Birdsong Studio by Beach-Jasmine Gardens
Destinations to explore
- Rentals with a firepit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with pools Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Pet-friendly rentals Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with breakfast Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with a hot tub Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Hotel rooms Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with a patio Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with a fireplace Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with a washing machine and dryer Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with an EV charger Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Flat rentals Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- House rentals Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with outdoor seating Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Family-friendly rentals Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Rentals with beach access Santa Cruz
- Rentals with beach access Santa Cruz County
- Rentals with beach access California
- Rentals with beach access United States
- Stanford University
- Santa Cruz Beach
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Capitola Beach
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Carmel Beach
- SAP Center
- Seacliff State Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Levi's Stadium
- Montara Beach
- Winchester Mystery House
- California’S Great America
- Carmel Beach
- Asilomar State Beach
- Davenport Beach
- Googleplex
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- Natural Bridges State Beach
- Manresa Main State Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park




