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7 Pelican Point Oceanfront Views & Beach Access!
Welcome to 7 Pelican Point, a serene beachfront retreat in the gated Pajaro Dunes community. Nestled on Monterey Bay, this cozy home offers breathtaking ocean views, direct beach access, and the perfect getaway. Enjoy spacious living areas, private decks, a fully equipped kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, personal laundry and a cozy fireplace. Explore nearby Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, local wineries, or stay home with tennis, pickleball, volleyball, & birdwatching, in this tranquil setting.

Winter Price Reduction * Beachfront w/ New Hot Tub
This private and magical property has direct beach access! The grounds are gorgeous with lush gardens and an expansive lawn. It's walking distance to restaurants, music venues & galleries. Enjoy ocean views while you relax in the hot tub or snuggle by the fire pit! Surfer's Beach + Princeton Harbor are just to the north. The Coastal Trail passes by and is perfect for biking or walking. Enjoy surfing, golfing, horse back riding, swimming or just relaxing with a cocktail while watching the sunset!

Relax + Unwind in Brand New 2BD Modern Bch Retreat
Sea breezes and unobstructed 180-degree ocean views greet you from the private deck of RdM Lookout, a brand-new beach property with a bright open, mid-century modern beach design complete with a cozy fireplace hardwood floors, and quartz counters. A comfortable, chic space, guests tell us they love the amazing beds, soft linens, fluffy towels, and our gourmet kitchen with a stocked coffee bar with to-go cups for long beach walks. Come home to a relaxing, beach vacation in a charming beach town.

Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views
The Copper Nest is an ideal getaway located steps from the beach in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean. This newly designed three bedroom home is customized to create a serene beach retreat for you and your guests. This newly designed three bedroom home has a well equipped kitchen and outdoor seating, game, and BBQ areas. There are stunning ocean and agricultural views from every room. Close to California's popular food and travel regions.

Entire house for families:Steps to beach!
Give your family best summer memories at this 4 BRs 3.5 BAs well decorated house. Just 2 mins walk/one block to ocean front, restaurant and art galleries, everything. Best house for a multi-generation family vacation at beach! The house is ideal for family gathering with 3 queen, 1 full, 2 single beds. One sofa bed, floor mattress and roll away bed are available upon request. Please read full description before booking. It's in a quiet residential area. No event or wild party allowed.

Oceanfront beach house with private hot tub
This home has a spacious layout with private beach access . Only a half minute walk to the natural beach with panoramic views of Monterey Bay. Relax in the private hot tub as waves crash in the background( WE JUST INSTALLED NEW Hot tub )There are beautiful ocean views from all rooms. Breathtaking sunsets are an evening routine. Whales and dolphins can be seen from the comforts of the bed or couch. The house is a perfect setup for one big family, or two families with small children .

Riverview Retreat Duplex-Captiola LOWER UNIT A
Your dream vacation for 2025 awaits at the Riverview Retreat- Lower Unit A. This first floor En-Suite 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom duplex offers everything you and your guests will need to relax and unwind while listening to the seagulls and rippling river flowing by. From the moment you enter you will feel the warmth from the radiant heated floors in the winter or a cool river breeze in the summer. This space is ideal for family and friends, executive team building or an artists retreat.

Oceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
Beachfront oasis with majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and stunning sunsets! Recently remodeled & and conveniently located halfway between Santa Cruz & Monterey/Carmel. We love our split-level home layout with the dining & living rooms on upper levels for the best ocean views over the dunes. Enjoy privacy in our secure gated community with family fun amenities: tennis, pool, ping-pong, Pop-A-Shot basketball, etc. *** BEWARE OF SCAMS! WE DO NOT OFFER LOWER RATES ON CRAIGSL _ _ T!

Ocean View House Few Steps from Miramar Beach
Beautiful beach house with an ocean view. One block away from Miramar beach, one of the best beaches in Half Moon Bay. Walking distance from the coastal trail, downtown, the marina, and many great restaurants and coffee shops. The house includes an outdoor jacuzzi in the backyard, a dry sauna, and a deck with a spectacular view of the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood — no tolerence to noise and no backyard activities allowed after 10 PM. No smoking on property including backyard.

Charming Beachfront Cottage
Oceanfront Beach House with views from every room! Steps from the beach. Gorgeous sunsets on the spacious deck with views of Santa Cruz coastline. Close to wine tasting, vineyards and breweries. Prime location, Rio-del-Mar beach, walking distance to coffee shop, restaurants, store and State Park. Perfect for a Romantic get away or family vacation! No more than 6 guests. Includes Outdoor shower, Boogie boards (2), sand toys, Beach chairs Beach towels, Wetsuit

Tranquil Coastal Retreat - Walk to the Beach!
Coronado Flats is the perfect central location for your coastal escape. No detail was overlooked when designing this one-of-a-kind tranquil beach retreat. Just a few short blocks from kid friendly Surfer's Beach. Bike, kayak and paddle board rentals can all be found nearby. Also, within walking distance to local market, popular restaurants, breweries and taprooms. Endless hiking trails and coastal bluffs make for the perfect day adventure!

Escape to The Vibrant Nook!
Welcome to The Vibrant Nook! (Permit #251238). This bright and colorful home comfortably accommodates up to four people. It consists of two bedrooms, a stocked kitchen, a cozy living room, and a cute front porch. The interior is colorfully painted and decorated for a fun stay outside of the norm! Just a 6-minute walk to the beach, a 3-minute walk to Pleasure Point surfing, and a 5-minute walk to eateries and shops on 41st Ave.
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