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Family Gathering Home Just Steps From The Beach - Santa Cruz, CA
10 59 reviews

Family Gathering Home Just Steps From The Beach

apartment, Twin Lakes
This charming cottage is situated just 11 houses away from a top-rated family beach in Santa Cruz, offering easy access to the sand and surf. With an excellent user rating, it's a popular choice for families and groups seeking a relaxing getaway.
The cottage has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests. It features a large deck, a beautiful backyard, a warm outdoor shower, and internet access.
Harbor Haven-ocean Views, Steps To Beach + Dining - Santa Cruz, CA
10 53 reviews

Harbor Haven-ocean Views, Steps To Beach + Dining

apartment, Twin Lakes
This three-bedroom Twin Lakes apartment, six houses from Santa Cruz Beach, offers easy walking access to Santa Cruz Harbour and local restaurants.
Sleeping up to eight guests, the property features a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a garden, parking for three cars, and comprises a king suite, a queen bedroom with ocean glimpses, and a bunk room with multiple beds.
Casa Grande Overlooking Twin Lakes Beach - Santa Cruz, CA
10 15 reviews

Casa Grande Overlooking Twin Lakes Beach

apartment, Twin Lakes
This holiday home is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz, just a short distance from Twin Lakes Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbour, offering easy access to the attractions of the area. It has received excellent user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers.
This spacious property offers 302 square metres of living space, with 3 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 11 guests. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, parking and internet, as well as being pet-friendly and family-friendly.
Harbor Home - 2 Blocks From The Beach! - Santa Cruz, CA
10 21 reviews

Harbor Home - 2 Blocks From The Beach!

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home, less than 1.6km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Harbour Beach, and approximately 4.8km from Monterey Bay, offers convenient access to local attractions.
Sleeping seven guests, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, washing machine, barbecue, balcony, garden, parking, and excellent guest reviews; internet access is also provided.

Best Santa Cruz, CA lodging with a balcony

3 Bedroom Home - Walk To Twin Lakes & Harbor! - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 17 reviews

3 Bedroom Home - Walk To Twin Lakes & Harbor!

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is situated less than 1.6km from Twin Lakes State Beach and within 4.8km of both the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
This 116 square metre property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps six guests, and includes a fully equipped kitchen, terrace, garden, parking, and Wi-Fi.
Santa Cruz Retreat Near Beach With Free Parking - Santa Cruz, CA
8.0 1 review

Santa Cruz Retreat Near Beach With Free Parking

apartment, Santa Cruz
This Westside Santa Cruz flat is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (480 metres), Main Beach (480 metres), and the Municipal Pier (800 metres), with downtown Santa Cruz a mere 1.1 kilometres away.
This spacious 135-square-metre, three-level condo accommodates up to six guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, a wood-burning fireplace with a sea view, and private garage parking.
Santa Cruz Harbor Vacation - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 72 reviews

Santa Cruz Harbor Vacation

apartment, Santa Cruz
This charming apartment is ideally situated in the Santa Cruz Harbour, just a short walk from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the lively downtown area. The accommodation boasts excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The apartment features two bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. It comes equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, parking, and a linen service, providing everything you need for a relaxing and memorable holiday.
Pacific Paradise Steps From The Beach! - Santa Cruz, CA
10 13 reviews

Pacific Paradise Steps From The Beach!

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Santa Cruz apartment, situated in the Eastside district, offers direct beach access to Santa Maria's Beach and is minutes from the renowned Pleasure Point surf spot.
The 112-square-metre property boasts two bedrooms (one queen, one king), three bathrooms, and accommodates four guests, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, jacuzzi, terrace, parking, and stunning ocean views from its wrap-around deck.

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Beachy 2br By The Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 76 reviews

Beachy 2br By The Boardwalk

apartment, Santa Cruz
This Santa Cruz flat enjoys a prime location near the San Lorenzo River, less than 1.3km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and main beach, and under 2km from Seabright Beach.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment sleeps five, features a kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, a garden, parking, and offers a surfboard, bicycle, and beach gear for guest use, plus an on-site fire pit and balcony with Boardwalk views.
Vacation Home In Seabright - Santa Cruz, CA
9.0 48 reviews

Vacation Home In Seabright

apartment, Santa Cruz
This three-bedroom townhouse is situated in the Seabright district of Santa Cruz, just a short walk from the beach and within easy reach of popular restaurants like Betty Burgers and Seabright Brewery. The property enjoys excellent location and cleanliness ratings, as well as a very good user rating.
The townhouse can comfortably accommodate up to six guests and offers a fully equipped kitchen, a garden, parking, and internet access. Guests can enjoy a free night stay during the off-season, and the cleaning fee includes linen service, with fresh sheets and towels provided upon arrival.
Cypress By The Sea - Historic Beach Cottage - Santa Cruz, CA
9.5 211 reviews

Cypress By The Sea - Historic Beach Cottage

apartment, Santa Cruz
This charming beach house is situated just a few hundred metres from Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, offering easy access to the sand and the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area. The property consistently receives excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience, making it a popular choice for travellers.
The house spans 186 square metres and comfortably accommodates up to six guests across its three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, and parking, as well as the option of bringing their pet along for an additional fee.
25% Off Monthly Stays+fully Remodeled Westside - Santa Cruz, CA
10 10 reviews

25% Off Monthly Stays+fully Remodeled Westside

apartment, Santa Cruz
This charming house is located on the west side of Santa Cruz, just a block from West Cliff Drive and a 10-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Beach, in a peaceful neighbourhood. The property has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings.
The house is a fully renovated four-bedroom, two-bathroom home that can sleep up to eight guests. The house boasts a modern open-plan living space, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious garden with a fire pit, a dining table, and a BBQ. The garage has a pool table, ping pong table, bikes, and beach gear, and there is a convenient charging station for electric vehicles.

Best Santa Cruz, CA lodging with laundry available

Stylish 3 Bedroom Home Just Steps To The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk And Downtown - Santa Cruz, CA
No reviews

Stylish 3 Bedroom Home Just Steps To The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk And Downtown

apartment, Santa Cruz
This duplex flat is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, a mere 240 metres from the iconic Boardwalk, beach, and wharf, with downtown Santa Cruz and surf spots also within walking distance.
Offering 186 square metres of space for up to eight guests, this accommodation features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a deck with dining and BBQ facilities, an outdoor shower, and a fire pit, with in-unit laundry and comfort-focused bedrooms designed for optimal rest.
Seabright, Unique Retreat - Santa Cruz, CA
No reviews

Seabright, Unique Retreat

apartment, Santa Cruz
This Santa Cruz townhouse, centrally located within easy walking distance of Santa Cruz Beach and the harbour, offers convenient access to shops, restaurants, and bakeries.
The one-bedroom property sleeps four, features a private courtyard with a gas grill, high-end interiors including hickory floors and stainless steel appliances, and includes access to electric bikes and beach amenities.
Amazing Seabright Beach Cottage - Santa Cruz, CA
9.6 563 reviews

Amazing Seabright Beach Cottage

apartment, Santa Cruz
This charming cottage is situated in a peaceful neighbourhood just two doors away from a beautiful Santa Cruz beach and within a 1.5km walk of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The property has excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings.
The cottage has three bedrooms and one bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a garden, parking, and a back deck with a fire pit, BBQ and dining table, ideal for enjoying the Santa Cruz evenings.
Portal House West Beach House Walkable To Beach! - Santa Cruz, CA
No reviews

Portal House West Beach House Walkable To Beach!

apartment, Santa Cruz
This two-bedroom flat in Santa Cruz offers a peaceful retreat in a quiet neighbourhood, just a 500-metre walk from the beach and coastline.
This apartment accommodates up to four guests and includes a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, alongside garden access and parking.
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