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Best family friendly Riptide, Santa Cruz lodging

Among the 1198 accommodations in Riptide, Santa Cruz, here are the 4 best for families

Luxury Santa Cruz Beach Villa W/ Hot Tub + Ultra-fast Wifi, Twin Lakes Beach - Riptide, Santa Cruz
10 37 reviews

Luxury Santa Cruz Beach Villa W/ Hot Tub + Ultra-fast Wifi, Twin Lakes Beach

house, Twin Lakes
This charming house is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, just a short walk from Twin Lakes Beach and a few blocks from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Capitola. Guests have consistently rated this property excellent for its location, amenities, and overall experience. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 2360 square feet and comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. The house features a fully equipped kitchen, a private deck with a hot tub, a spacious living room, and a luxurious primary suite with a jacuzzi tub.
Sunny Harborside Bungalow - Riptide, Santa Cruz
9.8 761 reviews

Sunny Harborside Bungalow

house, Santa Cruz
This charming Santa Cruz house is located in Eastside, less than a mile from the harbor and within three miles of both the beach boardwalk and Monterey Bay, offering a quiet residential setting close to the action. Guests have consistently rated this rental excellent for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home comfortably sleeps three guests. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden, and parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
Beach Lovers Retreat - Riptide, Santa Cruz
10 317 reviews

Beach Lovers Retreat

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Twin Lakes vacation rental is located just a short walk from Moran Lake Beach, and within a 3-mile drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. The home has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, making it a great choice for travelers.
The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house comfortably sleeps 6 guests in its 1190 square feet of space. It features a private fenced yard, barbecue grills, a fireplace, free Wi-Fi, and a fully-equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher.
Ricketts' Retreat - Riptide, Santa Cruz
9.6 232 reviews

Ricketts' Retreat

cottage, Twin Lakes
This vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, just a mile from Twin Lakes State Beach and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with Monterey Bay a short 2.7-mile drive away. This property has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
The house is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental with a floor area of 540 square feet and a capacity of 4 guests. It offers a range of amenities, including a spa tub, a fireplace, a terrace, a garden, a fully equipped kitchen, and free Wi-Fi.

Best Riptide, Santa Cruz lodging with a pool

Among the 1198 accommodations in Riptide, Santa Cruz, here are the 3 best ones with a pool

Chaminade Resort & Spa - Riptide, Santa Cruz
8.3 1339 reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

resort, Live Oak
Chaminade Resort & Spa is a mountain resort located in Live Oak, 3.1 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue, offering a secluded escape in the Santa Cruz range. This hotel features a year-round outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, two on-site restaurants, and complimentary WiFi, with spacious rooms that include air conditioning and private bathrooms, and the area is popular for golfing and is a 45-minute drive to Monterey Bay.
Ocean View
1 Block From The Beach
 Family Friendly - Riptide, Santa Cruz
9.8 306 reviews

Ocean View 1 Block From The Beach Family Friendly

apartment, Twin Lakes
This charming cottage is located in Santa Cruz, just a short 3-minute walk from the beach and offering stunning views of the ocean and lagoon. It consistently receives excellent ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The 1910 square foot cottage comfortably accommodates eight guests in its two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It offers a spacious layout with a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, a split-level deck with a fire pit and barbecue, and modern amenities including a plasma TV, washer and dryer, and super-fast WiFi.
La Bahia Hotel And Spa - Riptide, Santa Cruz
No reviews

La Bahia Hotel And Spa

resort, Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa offers pet-friendly accommodations a short walk from downtown Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
This Santa Cruz hotel features a spa, business center, and free Wi-Fi, providing convenient access to Santa Cruz Main Beach and other attractions.

Top-rated Riptide, Santa Cruz accommodation

Seabright Breeze - Riptide, Santa Cruz
10 1 review

Seabright Breeze

apartment, Santa Cruz
Seabright Breeze apartment in Santa Cruz is conveniently located near Santa Cruz Beach (an 11-minute walk) and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (0.7 miles), offering easy access to UC Santa Cruz and other attractions.
This 850-square-foot, two-bedroom unit sleeps six guests and features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, air conditioning, a private patio, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.

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Best Riptide, Santa Cruz accommodation with a balcony

Iconic West Cliff With Views! - Riptide, Santa Cruz
9.3 115 reviews

Iconic West Cliff With Views!

apartment, Santa Cruz
This luxurious West Cliff Drive apartment in Santa Cruz boasts breathtaking ocean views and is within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk, Lighthouse Point, and Natural Bridges State Beach.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom rental features a gourmet kitchen, two primary suites (one with a sun deck), a two-car garage, and accommodates up to nine guests, offering complimentary Wi-Fi and professional linen service.
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-fi - Riptide, Santa Cruz
10 6 reviews

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-fi

house, Twin Lakes
This charming house is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, just a short distance from beautiful beaches, offering easy access to the Santa Cruz coastline. The property has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
This 2360 square foot house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 14 guests. The house is equipped with a range of amenities including a private hot tub, a terrace, a garden, a tennis court, and a children's playground, making it perfect for families and groups seeking relaxation and recreation.
Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5min To Beach - Riptide, Santa Cruz
No reviews

Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5min To Beach

house, Twin Lakes
House to rent. Your accommodation will be located in Twin Lakes.
Services and facilities include free parking, a kitchen and an iron. Take advantage of the terrace in this house!
Charming 5 Bd Victorian House By Beach Boardwalk - Riptide, Santa Cruz
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Charming 5 Bd Victorian House By Beach Boardwalk

house, Santa Cruz
This Victorian house is located in Santa Cruz, a 7-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and within 1500 feet of the city center, placing the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk steps away.
This 1720 square foot accommodation offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, a patio, a garden, and complimentary WiFi, with room for 20 guests and parking available.
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