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About 1.5 hours south of San Francisco lies this wave rich epicenter of Northern California surfing. Santa Cruz has such a rich history and is home to so many unique waves and beaches that its impossible to summarize in a paragraph, basically you have to go to experience it and make of it what you will. The city itself faces due south, a rarity on the California coast which shelters it from the blistering north west winds and exposes it to the sun, making the environment around Santa Cruz almost sub-tropical. Some days it feels like a classic Southern California or even Hawaiian beach town somehow snuck into the frigid Northern California landscape. The town itself if full of all sorts of beautiful beaches interspersed with picturesque rocky coastline. Beach crusiers are the choice mode of transport around the mostly flat city, and Hwy 1 runs up and down the coast out of town providing a quick escape to all sorts of beaches and reefs. The town is unusually lively for a population of only 50k, due to the presence of UCSC (university). Like any scenic small town that get bombarded with tourists (and a constant influx of University students), locals can be less than welcoming if rubbed the wrong way. The waves range from absolute beginner at breaks like Cowells to all sorts of advanced spots featured in surf magazines worldwide. Pleasure Point on the east side of town and Steamers Lane (The Lane) on the west side are the two main spots and both offer great viewing cliffs to just watch.
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Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 3   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 8
From 510/night USD
Nearest break: Davenport (0.1 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Specials- Please Call 888 842 8519 Sleeps up to 8 in 3-bedrooms and 2-baths. This elegant upscale home is a fantasy come true, located on a sandy almost private Beach! Grandmother will be able to watch the kids play in the sand while being comfortable in a padded lounge chair on the patio. The large vaulted ceiling Living Room features a warm wood stove with free firewood and a large dining area at the other end near the kitchen. All of which enjoy the ocean and beach views. The Master bedroom upstairs has a Queen bed and a private attached bath. This lovely room has full ocean and beach views. There is another room across the hall from the master bedroom with 2 twin beds and a Double bed. The 3rd bedroom has another Queen bed and is downstairs next to a sitting room with a Queen sofa sleeper and the 2nd bathroom in the hallway between the two rooms. There are several decks with comfortable lounge chairs to relax in the warm sunshine and fresh sea breezes. Just a short 2-3 min drive back to the fun village of Davenport with its famous Davenport Cafe and great food. Continue on another 10-minutes to the West side of Santa Cruz and there is a Large set of stores including Safeway and Whole Food and a whole row of more great restaurants for you to discover as well as Natural Bridges State Park and the Seymour Discovery Museum!
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 5   Bathrooms: 3   Sleeps: 10
From 395/night USD
Nearest break: Pleasure Point (0.1 miles)
New custom one-of-a-kind beach home only 1 min level walk to the closest beach. Exquisite home for guests who expect the best. This custom design modern/contemporary vacation destination with many Aloha and Tropical accents provides LUXURY & COMFORT IN STYLE FOR THE DISCRIMINATING TASTE. It is the perfect place to get away and have the vacation of a lifetime. Great back yard with lots of seating, fireplace & hot tub. This is the perfect destination for romantic getaways and family fun vacations. You can head south to Carmel for a romantic dinner, or take the kids to the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. You will truly enjoy your stay here at the Pleasure Point Beach House! THE LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS IN THIS HOME IS IMPECCABLE, IT DOES NOT JUST LOOK CLEAN IT IS EXTREMELY CLEAN EVERYWHERE :) Take a virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/703502 Like us on facebook! www.facebook.com/luxurybeachhouseSC
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 2   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 6
From 175/night USD
Nearest break: 38th Ave. (0.1 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
*Secluded little cottage 200 steps from the ocean on a quiet street. 2br 1ba (sleeps 6), fully equipped kitchen washer dryer wifi cable flat screen tv bikes boogie boards surfboard beach cooler indoor/outdoor shower. *Walking distance to world class surf spots at Pleasure Point and Opal Cliffs; 38th Sewers 1st Break 2nd Break the Hook, coffee breakfast restaurants surf shops, or just chill in the cozy comfortable environs. ? *Experience the natural beauty of the central coast in a rustic setting with all the modern conveniences. *Be in the middle of the action but off the beaten path.. it doesn't get any better than this!
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 2   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 4
From 262/night USD
Nearest break: 38th Ave. (0.1 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Sleeps up to 4 in 2-bedrooms, 1-bath. This unique landmark home comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests. Gaze out the Living Room window or Dining area or Kitchen window as well as both bedroom windows for an unsurpassed view of several of the Pleasure Point famous surfing beaches, and all the way to Monterey. It's located on the corner of East Cliff & 33rd Avenue and it is a perfect ocean-side retreat. Enjoy this comfortable and classy ocean view home, just across the street from the ocean. The Master bedroom also has a fabulous view of the Monterey Bay & the stars at night with a Queen bed and flat screen TV. The 2nd bedroom has some fun original paintings & a Queen bed with ocean view. There is a full bath with shower. There is a 27" flat screen in the ocean view Living Room with large sectional couch. The entertainment center also has karaoke capability if guests bring their own microphone & CDs with graphics. This home is very special & has been loved by the owner's family & friends exclusively until now! Several lawn chairs & beach chairs at the home. 3 boogie boards and beach towels provided. Bring you own bicycles that can easily stored in the garage. Right across the street and 1 block; down the stairs to the beach. 2 more blocks to a larger beach on 38th ave. or to the right of the home 6 blocks to Moran Beach with bathroom and a parking lot and the very large 26th ave. beach. There is a large grassy front yard & private enclosed back patio with a Hot Tub & outdoor dining area (seats 4) with a Gas BBQ. Capitola is a bike ride away. There are benches to sit along East Cliff to watch early morning surfers, and ocean views. Go on down to Capitola Village for outdoor beach-front dining, music, & shopping; or for an ice cream on a hot day! Drive to Monterey in 40 minutes & downtown Santa Cruz Boardwalk/Wharf in 10 min.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 1   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 6
From 281/night USD
Nearest break: 38th Ave. (0.1 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Call us for specials! (888) 842 8519 This sandy cove beach is just a couple of minutes walk from the Bungalow, there is a 2nd one a few steps further southeast down scenic East Cliff Drive. This Drive is even more fun with its new stairs and recently upgraded walking and bicycle paths. BUCKS BEACH BUNGALOW: is cozy and freshly remodeled. It sleeps 4 adults. This 1920s garden-style Bungalow is just 7-doors from the first of several nearby beaches. Small views of ocean from front deck where you can watch the sailboat float by. It's full of laid-back luxury, like fluffy bathrobes to wear to the hot tub, and it features a Queen Murphy bed with a memory foam top in the bedroom alcove, a Queen innerspring futon in the Living Room alcove, and 2-adult-sized padded twin-size cots available to set up in front of the fireplace (or you can use the aero beds) for a maximum of 4 adults (2 couples) and 2 kids. Each alcove has a blue velvet privacy curtain. Enjoy the private backyard $10,000 hot tub with lighted waterfall and 6-different massage jets areas, a foosball table and a stainless-steel BBQ. The Bungalow's fireplace comes with FREE firewood for the firestove. There is also Wireless DSL Internet access, automated Shiatsu-Massage chair and Cable TV. You will also find 100s of VCR tapes and DVD disks for movie watching as well as "On Demand" movies that are free on the Cable channel #1 and the movie starts as soon as you choose it! This is an open-architecture style home, so the cook in the kitchen can talk with those in the other areas. Each sleeping alcove has a blue-velvet curtain to close the area off for privacy. There is only one door, and it's on the bathroom. There are 2-private off-street parking spaces which are accessed from the back alley and one on-street parking space in front of the Bungalow. This quiet street does not require parking permits. There are also 15 restaurants within a short walking or biking distance. Use our 6+ bikes to ride 10-minutes to the South, to the Village of Capitola with its large Beach, complete with volleyball courts, seaside restaurants, and fun shops. About 20-min bike ride to the North is the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with the West Coast's longest remaining wooden roller coaster and FREE world-class entertainers on Friday nights during the summer. This Bungalow is very Pets Friendly with a 6-high fenced in-backyard and an outdoor shower for after beach sessions. For surfing enthusiasts, Bucks Beach Bungalow is in the Pleasure Point area, which is a short walk some of the worlds premier surf breaks (including Pleasure Point and The Hook.) There are an assortment of surfboards, boogie boards and some wetsuits in the blue vinyl containers under the stairs to the separate storage building in back for your enjoyment. The bungalow is Semi-Handicapped accessible and for more info about that, please reply back for details. There is also a storage/computer room building at the back of the yard that is occasionally accessed from the alley, but no one will be in your yard and you have complete privacy.
Type: Condo   Number of Bedrooms: 5   Bathrooms: 3   Sleeps: 10
From 4000/week USD
Nearest break: Cowells (0.1 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
OCEANSIDE BOARDWALK TOWNHOUSE: Located on West Cliff Drive, this elegant Oceanview Townhouse sleeps up to 10 in 4-bedrooms and 1-Den with 3-1/2 baths. It is across the street from the Ocean, this 4-story Townhouse is a 1-block walk downhill past the Dream Inn to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk and has a great views of the Ocean and the lights of the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk. The Main floor has a formal Living Room with Flat Screen TV, Gas Fireplace and open adjoining Dining Room. The Dining Room seats 10 and has a crystal chandelier and is next to a fully equipped kitchen. There is a 1/2 bath is at the foot of the stairs next to the Living Room. Off of the Living Room is the small outdoor deck with a 4-person outdoor table and a Charcoal BBQ. This deck overlooks the Ocean and Santa Cruz Wharf and has views of the roller coaster! On the next level: the 1st Bedroom is the Master Bedroom which has an ocean view and small deck, 1-Queen bed and a TV with adjoining Master Bath with a double vanity sink and separate shower. The 2nd Bedroom has 1-Double bed and a shell decor and the 3rd Bedroom has 1-Twin Trundle bed which sleeps 2. There is a full bath with a bath tub in-between the 2nd and 3rd bedroom on this 2nd floor. On the next floor there is a 4th Bedroom with 1-Queen bed. There is also a large Den with a Queen Sofa sleeper with the ocean view and the Den has a Gas Fireplace. This level also has a full bath with shower. There is also a large heated swimming pool and a hot tub for your enjoyment. (Pool and Hot Tub area are open from April 1 to October 1st.) Garage which holds 2-full sized cars also has boogie boards and beach chairs for your enjoyment. One other car can be parked in the guest parking area located across the main driveway behind the Oceanside Boardwalk Townhouse Garage. The full laundry is also on this ground floor.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 2   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 8
From 299/night USD
Nearest break: 26th St - Santa Cruz (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Call us for Specials! (888) 842 8519 This Brown-shingled home, is bright & sunny with skylights & a private deck. Both the bedrooms have Queen beds and there is also Queen futon in the Living Room and a Queen Aerobed for additional bedding. The open architecture and broad beams in the living room create an intimate yet spacious feeling. Full kitchen, laundry room & gas BBQ grill. There are 4-bicycles and 6-boogie boards available for you use and 4 Tommy Bahama beach chairs and sand buckets. On the large grassy lawn in front is a fun hot tub. Short walk down quiet street to the large & sandy 26th Ave Beach. Pet friendly. Bed Breakdown: 2 Queen Beds 1 Queen Innerspring Futon in Upstairs Living Room 1 Queen Aero Bed for Upstairs Living Room
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 3   Bathrooms: 3   Sleeps: 8
From 480/night USD
Nearest break: The Harbor (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Sleeps up to 8, (4adults 4kids) Pets considered. This charming beach cottage with great Twin Lakes Beach views was completely rebuilt 2-years ago. The main level had a large redwood deck and enters into a Great room with cathedral ceilings, built-in Flat Screen TV with lots of DVD's, a beautiful new kitchen with large pantry. TV's in all bedrooms; all with adjoining baths. On the other side of the Living Room is the 1st Master King bedroom with a large & gorgeous connecting bathroom with glass tile accents. The 2nd Master King bedroom is upstairs with the 2nd bathroom with a shower/tub and it has the largest view of the beach and the waves, and the sailboats sailing out of the harbor. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linens in the closet, if needed. The third bedroom has a 62" flat screen TV, 1 Twin Bunk bed and a Double Innerspring Futon. The backyard patio has a nice BBQ and kids Wading pool. There is parking for two cars on property and there are two permits for parking on the street. The downstairs is really great for kids but a bit small for adults. Just a short 5-homes walk from the Twin Lakes Beach with its bonfire rings, bathrooms and summer lifeguards. Easy 5 block walk to the Boardwalk and a 3-block walk to a fun kid’s playground with a tennis court on 7th Ave. Lots of great restaurants, and also during the summer, there are Free Water Taxi rides in the Harbor. If your group is a bit large for just this home, you can also rent the lovely Beachview Porchswing Cottage directly across the street, with 2-bedrooms and 1 bath.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 3   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 8
From 1755/week USD
Nearest break: Steamer Lane (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
HIDDEN BEACH GETAWAY - This spacious, well-maintained home has a wonderful Ocean View from the Living Room, 3-bed rooms and 2-full baths, It is less than a block walk to a fun Kids Playground Park and 1-more block to Hidden Beach`s large sandy beach access. The top floor has the large Living Room with two round tables with seating for 4-guests each, Great for dining and playing the many games located in the cabinet under the kitchen to Living room pass-through. The large bookcase has the Wireless Wi-Fi, Comcast Cable`s wireless router and TV as well as several fun books to read. The gas fireplace is located at the far end of the Living Room and is a wonderful place to relax on the comfortable sofas. The sunny kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, coffee maker, electric stove, large refrigerator and a multi-layered large pantry closet. There are also 3-stools next to the peninsula at the end of the kitchen, so other guests can talk to those cooking without being in their way. The large sunny & shady deck is on this top level with several lounge chairs and the BBQ. There is also 6-foot folding table for eating outside on the deck., conveniently located in the cabinet at the end of the Living Room bookcase,
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 3   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 8
From 345/night USD
Nearest break: Pleasure Point (0.2 miles)
This is truly a magical beach cottage and the quintessential beach experience in Santa Cruz which includes a full boat of amenities right down to the boogie boards and bicycles. Open Ocean View and located right on Moran Lagoon. Just a skip and a jump from main beaches, yet tucked away just enough for privacy. Wake up to the sounds of waves breaking. Have your first cup of coffee looking across a tree-lined lagoon to the Pacific Ocean. Walk down to the sandy beach for a swim. Then return home to warm up in the hot tub in your own private yard. Nestled in eucalyptus trees next to Moran Lagoon, this home is truly one of a kind. The property has the feel of a private park, yet you're within easy walking distance to shops, movie theaters, Capitola village, and even a mall. Stroll down the scenic East Cliff bike way. Watch surfers at world famous Pleasure Point. Our house is small and cozy. The yard is large and private. 850+ total square feet. This is the lowest priced darling beach cottage in all of Santa Cruz. We were underpriced two years ago and we have further reduced the price in order to honor the current economy.This is a beloved private home and is used as a rental only in the summer months. This year we are opening up the Spring Vacation 2012 for a lucky family to enjoy Santa Cruz at it's best!
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 1   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 4
From 160/night USD
Nearest break: Pleasure Point (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Location:Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (35 m. to San Jose Int'l Airprt; between SFO & Monterey) This charming one bedroom, furnished cottage is only .2 of a mile from one of the finest surfing spots on the West coast. You will appreciate the cozy ambience of this beach cottage, with a amply equipped kitchen, and living room with desk, internet, and cable TV. The bathrooom has a walk-in shower. The bedroom has a queen size bed with a new Simons Beautyrest matress. Extra bedding is available to create a second sleeping area in the living room, if needed. The cottage is perfect for two, but will accomodate four if needed. A washer and dryer, waste management and utilities, sheets and towels, dishes, barbeque and gardner are all in place. . . provided at no extra charge. The yard is fenced; and, off street parking is available. We can even provide storage space for your surf boards and/or bikes! When you want to take a break from surfing, stroll along the East Cliff with your dog, ride your bike or go beach combing. If you are looking for more adventure: Hike, ride a zip line or train through the beautiful redwood forests of the Santa Cruz mountains. Rent a kayak to check out the sea life in the harbor and estuaries. Visit the UCSC Campus, or the Montery Bay Aquarium or drive up the coast to San Francisco for the day. During peak season, you can take the city bus, walk or ride your bike to the Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk for a day of fun at the amuzement park. Or, enjoy a Friday night concert on the beach. OUR VACATION RENTAL IS LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL! (Half way between Carmel By the Sea and San Francisco on the Pacific Coast.) Renters must be at least twenty-one years of age. All quests must be listed on the contract. Smoking, loud parties, drugs, an/or excessive drinking are not permitted on the premises.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 2   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 6
From 215/night USD
Nearest break: Cowells (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
We are located 1.5 blocks from scenic West Cliff Drive on the west side of Santa Cruz. A short walk and you can be at Cowell's Beach, the Municipal Wharf, the Boardwalk, the Pacific Garden Mall, and the world class surfing spot, Steamer Lane. The Casita is a delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that comfortably sleeps up to six people. Artistically decorated, the 2 bedrooms each have a queen size bed and the living room has a queen size pull-out couch. The large enclosed brick patio offers privacy for enjoying a soak in the 6 person hot tub, sunbathing or enjoying a barbecue while listening to the seals barking from their perches under the wharf.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 6   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 14
From 625/night USD
Nearest break: Cowells (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Villa de las Palmas is located in a prime beach neighborhood on the west side of Santa Cruz. This 5 bedroom home is situated on a huge lot, with a very large, private backyard. It is perfect for 2 or 3 families, or your long-overdue family reunion. Walking distance to all of the best Santa Cruz has to offer: Cowell's Beach, the Municipal Wharf, the Boardwalk, Steamer Lane, Pacific Garden Mall, the surfing museum and downtown Santa Cruz. Enjoy a bike ride along West Cliff Drive, go wine tasting, take a drive up the coast to San Francisco or down the coast to Monterey, visit the University of California, Santa Cruz, play a round of golf, go sailing on the Chardonnay, try surfing!, or just relax at the beach.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 2   Bathrooms: 1   Sleeps: 6
From 250/night USD
Nearest break: 26th St - Santa Cruz (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (30 minutes from San Jose.45 minutes from Monterey.) View Map Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6) Keywords: house Custom built in 2000, this 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has lots to offer the active beach loving family. This ideally located home is one block from 26th Avenue beach and conveniently located in mid town Santa Cruz, 2 miles from Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz. This house is a breath of fresh air with vaulted ceilings, and several skylights throughout for a spacious and naturally lighted kitchen and living area. The gourmet kitchen is a food lovers delight, focused around a granite island for easy gathering and food prep.The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking essentials such as oils,spices,sugars and baking goods.There are fresh flowers throughout the house for each guest. *Provision services or catering can be provided by request. For example, local farmers market produce, fresh local fish, or meat from the famous Corralitos market. In addition to the comforts of this sunlit home, guests can enjoy the fireplace on cool Central Coast evenings. You can also enjoy the deluxe hot tub and convenient outdoor shower after a surf session or beach run. For the working vacation, wireless high speed internet is available throughout the house. Active families will appreciate this house has available wetsuits, boogie boards, beach chairs, wagon, beach toys, jogger stroller, and various size bicycles with helmets.We can also recommend wonderful babysitters.The new Live Oak library is a short walk away and is surrounded by Corcoran Lagoon which is home to Great White Herons and many other types of animals and birds.The Simpkins swim center is also close by and offers many options for swimming and playing for children and adults.There is wood for bon fires,a small portable BB-Q and table provided for beach parties.There are so many great things to do in our neighborhood that it is possible to spend a week and never have to drive anywhere.
Type: House   Number of Bedrooms: 3   Bathrooms: 2   Sleeps: 7
From 1000/week USD
Nearest break: Pleasure Point (0.2 miles, < 5 minutes walking)
MERMAID MANOR: Bright, sunny garden paradise with outdoor decks and grassy lawns. Walk through a floral arched gateway, to the right are several potted orchids to the left is a glass atrium to the front door. Relieve your feet of your shoes and enter the home to white carpets and beautifully decorated hand crafted crystal chandeliers in the shape of an orchid. This home has Three bedrooms decorated in beautiful floral motifs, 1 king bed in master and two queen beds in lofts with ladders and there are 2 bathrooms. Amenities include 2 bike, 1-1/2 blocks to beaches Comcast cable, broadband WIFI,, front and back and upstairs decks, handmade quilts, mermaid art, soaking tub, weber charcoal BBQ, easy walk to 15 restaurants, 41st Ave and village of Capitola shopping area. This beautiful home features lots of exotic plants and flowers.
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