Waterfront holiday rentals in Santa Cruz
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Flat in Pacifica
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 686 reviewsLuxury Beach View Apartment
15–22 Feb
Flat in Half Moon Bay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviewsThe Captain's Quarters
16–23 Apr
Flat in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsLuxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
12–19 Oct
Flat in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSeascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
12–19 Feb
Flat in Santa Clara
Blue Lagoon Apple Silicon Valley, Levi's Stadium
29 Aug – 5 Sept
Flat in Santa Cruz
Oceanfront! Beach, River & Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Flat in Aptos
Sunset and the beach at Seascape
29 Nov – 6 Dec
Flat in Santa Cruz
4.17 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsLakeside Retreat
17–24 Mar
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Pescadero
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsOceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach
22–29 Sept
Home in Monterey
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMonterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!
11–18 Mar
Home in Castroville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviewsOceanfront Retreat w/Private HotTub
27 Oct – 3 Nov
Home in Santa Cruz
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsPleasure Pt Beach Home/Moran Lagoon View
22–29 Sept
Home in Moss Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsTranquil Oceanfront Retreat w/ Breathtaking Views
21–28 Aug
Home in Moss Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviewsRelaxing Getaway with Breathtaking Ocean Views
6–13 Feb
Home in Moss Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsCoastal Cottage
5–12 May
Home in Moss Landing
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews4bd/4ba Monterey Bay Beachfront Home
11–18 Feb
Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsSeascape Oceanv hot tub, pool, EV, Aptos, Cruz
19–26 Feb
Apartment in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
18–25 Jan
Apartment in Watsonville
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
23–30 Mar
Apartment in Watsonville
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviewsOne of a kind full River and Ocean view!
4–11 Apr
Apartment in Watsonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviewsA Total "Distanced" Coastal Experience!
16–23 Nov
Apartment in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
27 Dec – 3 Jan
Apartment in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
9–16 Jun
Apartment in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsAmazing Ocean Views - Seascape - Cozy Fireplace
15–22 Jan
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
90 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
70 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
4.9K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
£64 before taxes and fees
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