Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a television.
A building with a signboard, outdoor seating, and a dog.
A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a built-in oven.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Left Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Back right Bedroom

1 King Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Right hand downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Santa Cruz! on 23 August 2027 start from NZ$10,847, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, spacious house, nice view. Enjoyed our stay would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Hosts were quick to respond to communication. Backyard was a welcome addition when it was too windy or foggy to use the front deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special place. House is beautiful & very well equipped. The location cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Santa Cruz!This VRBO was very well equipped and spotless. The location is unbeatable—right on the oceanfront and completely walkable to the beach and nearby attractions. It was perfect for our whole family, with plenty of space and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was very accommodating close to many excursions and restaurants

The view was awesome praying you get the road construction taken care of Loved how there were plenty of essential provided for kitchen , bath and laundry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thank you Lori, glad you enjoyed the house and your stay in Santa Cruz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental!

thanks for an awesome stay at your property, we really enjoyed the location and the open layout of the house! and the bocce ball in the back was a big bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacation

Nice view, beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Cliff is the best location in Santa Cruz

Spacious, wonderful views, lots of sleeping options
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No complaints!

We had a perfect stay at Oceanfront SC Beach House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location and view. We came for my daughter's UCSC graduation. The host was prompt in answering all my questions. We had a great time and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views

Great location well sorted house with unbelievable views thanks for sharing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We r family!

Had a great family reunion!! Some members came from Canada and stayed at hotels near by. So much to do, and this house was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk and Natural Bridges State park!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return stay

We had a wonderful time. The view and location is exceptional. Comfortable beds, showers are lovely, lots of room, clean, and a well stocked kitchen, except for spices. Thank you for the wine and sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Loveky!

Lovely, spacious home with beautiful ocean view and well-stocked kitchen! Lucked out with sunny weather all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean front stay

We enjoyed our stay and the views and the location. I did not like the long staircase needed to go in and out since I am crippled and it is a big extra effort. The place was well equipped for meal preparation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

We were a party of 7, and enjoyed our stay. Was a very nice place and we would stay again. Only issue was there wasn't enough wash clothes, but we managed. In addition, windows were a bit dirty, but it was very foggy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration with extended family

Property is amazing and perfectly sized to accommodate 3 couples, two grands (almost 7 and 9) and two well-behaved dogs, who were never left alone at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thank you Carolyn, glad the property was a good fit for you and your guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodating host and amazing location

Family and friends gathered over Memorial weekend for a lovely time enjoying local beaches (two in walking distance) and the Boardwalk scene . I goofed on the registration and the host bent over backwards to accommodate our party. Extremely clean, great fenced yards
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Santa Cruz Haven

Our three-household family gathers every August for several days in a nice vacation spot. In the past, we reserved a large cabin at Lake Tahoe. This year, we decided to spend a week near beaches in Santa Cruz. The house on W. Cliff Drive was perfect for us. We'll have to do it again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Cliff drive house

The house was exactly what we had hoped. Excellent views of the ocean. The upstairs bed was super comfy. You could easily hear the ocean day and night. The bathrooms were updated. The kitchen was well appointed. We would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views

This is our second stay at this location. Perfect location for what we want, easy access to walking along ocean, beach access, watching surfers, church, board walk etc. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a short or long stay. Owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. It would be nice to have a newer grill. We will stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and beach house

Very conducive as a beach house for our family. Plenty of space. Love the upstairs living area with all the amenities! Charmin TP was great! A lot of rentals skimp on paper towns and TP. We even played Bocce Ball outside. Even better locations for the Iron Race the kids participated in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and walking options

I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed walks along the ocean each day and explored Natural Bridges. Kitchen was well stocked. Safeway and downtown we’re nearby. Updated carpet and furniture would’ve made the experience 5 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dwyer Reunion 2025

This was a perfect family reunion location for 4 siblings with families and 2 medium size dogs. We so appreciate the use of the garage, especially for the older people with mobility issues. The house is well stocked with all the necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. The Wharf is just a little a mile to walk to. There are two great dog beaches close by for the pups to run around off-leashed. The bocci court in the backyard was a great added bonus. Thank you, Merc, for sharing your home. We look forward to making more wonderful memories at your home.
Woodies on The Wharf Parade on Cliff Drive
Woodies on The Wharf Parade on Cliff Drive
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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