Waterfront holiday rentals in Santa Cruz County
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Flat in Capitola
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards+AquariumPasses
11–18 Sept
Flat in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsLuxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
27 Mar – 3 Apr
Flat in Santa Cruz
4.17 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsLakeside Retreat
19–26 Mar
Flat in Aptos
Sunset and the beach at Seascape
31 Oct – 7 Nov
Flat in Santa Cruz
Oceanfront! Beach, River & Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Flat in Capitola
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews180°OceanviewCondo-Surfboards-Bikes
30 Aug – 6 Sept
Flat in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSeascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
12–19 Feb
Flat in Santa Cruz
Lake Treehouse
2–9 Apr
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Home in Santa Cruz
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsPleasure Pt Beach Home/Moran Lagoon View
12–19 May
Home in Scotts Valley
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsCreekside Log Cabin
22–29 Oct
Home in Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsBeach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
26 Oct – 2 Nov
Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsBed & Breakers by the Beach
1–8 Apr
Home in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsCoastal Paradise
28 Jan – 4 Feb
Home in Capitola
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsBeachy River View!
15–22 Oct
Home in Santa Cruz
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviewsEndless Summer Hideaway - Ocean Views & Hot Tub
4–11 Aug
Home in Aptos
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsSummer VaCay in Stunning Rio Del Mar Beach Front
9–16 Jul
Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Watsonville
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviewsShangri La Ocean Front Condo
2–9 Sept
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!
8–15 Feb
Apartment in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
18–25 Feb
Apartment in Aptos
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsSeascape Ocean View Condo
31 May – 7 Jun
Apartment in Aptos
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviewsRemodeled 3Bed Condo with Sweeping Ocean Views
21–28 Oct
Apartment in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsAmazing Ocean Views - Seascape - Cozy Fireplace
3–10 Jan
Apartment in Aptos
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsSpectacular Ocean View - 3 Heated Pools - Seascape
16–23 Jan
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