Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

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A blue door, a wooden fence, a bicycle, and a doormat.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a gray armchair, and a patterned armchair. There is a white cabinet with a lamp, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a desk, two armchairs, a leather sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with teal cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
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 near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very clean and well laid out. Very good binder with directions for almost everything. The location is just a couple blocks from the wharf but because it is tucked behind the main house it feels very private and hidden. Private parking enough for two vehicles. Its a block to a wonderful restaurant, Jack ONeils, we went twice! The hosts were very available but not intrusive. We would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is fantastic. You can't beat the location. You also have a large private outdoor space as well. The unit comes with quite a few beach items for your use as well as various surf items. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Amazing location, great space inside and out, thoughfully set up with everything you need. We loved this place :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

This was probably the best rental we ever stayed in SC, amazing location, super friendly hosts, super clean, great house, everything you can wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, close to the cliff walks, and boardwalk. Really excellent backyard that the kids loved running around in. Nice clean cozy space and great for our 4 person family (the kids shared a room). The owners were really accommodating and we will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just about perfect....with the exception of the beds. I can't even begin to tell you how uncomfortable they were. So disappointing because everything else... location, layout, amenities...all perfect. We had a great time. I just hope the hosts update their mattresses and box springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, a 5-ish minute walk from the beach that was very doable even for our young kids. The house was as described. Not ideal for young kids given that it is a relatively small space and the loft has steep steps, but we were still able to make it work. The main downside for me was that, because the space is small, there was very little storage space, which made keeping the space organized a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great ADU with nice amenities. Close to boardwalk, within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in Santa Cruz

Loved our stay! Place is outfitted very nicely with all you need, is stylish, and comfortable. Hosts are responsive and friendly. Would totally stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home!

We come every year and it feels like home!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break/UCSC tour trip had us in Santa Cruz and we absolutely loved our stay here. The host was accommodating, friendly and responsive to a few questions. Listing is 100% accurate to what you'll find and was just what we needed for the 3 of us. Walkable to restaurants, bars, shops and cliff side ocean views. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunny in Santa Cruz

The home and location were fabulous. Great amenities. So close to the beach, the wharf and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect!!! Had all the accommodations that made it feel like it was home away from home for a few nights!!! Centrally located to lots to do in Santa Cruz that was within walking distance. Place also had 2 bikes that my sons rode around which gave them some independence as teenagers like. Perfect spot for families! Will definitely keep this on the books for next time we visit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf shack

Cute property with a great location. Host was easy to communicate with. Clean and comfortable. Fire place was a lovely bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, and will be making this an annual tradition.Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay at your peaceful lovely home.Kathleen, Lillie & Ollie
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach holiday

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Great location with a short walk to the beach. Nice to have the loft so the kids don’t have to share a room! 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Santa Cruz Vacation Rental

We loved it! The home is located walking distance to everything-1 block from the Beach Boardwalk. It was clean, comfortable, lovely and had everything we wanted. We would stay there again and highly recommend it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

The house was very comfortable, quiet and well equipped. We especially enjoyed the jacuzzi, paddle boards, cruiser bikes and being able to walk to the beach. The owners were welcoming, professional and very responsive to any questions that we had. We'd definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
Thanks Mark - it was a pleasure to host you! As a note to future guests, the house no longer has a Jacuzzi.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We were so happy to all be together as a family!! Fit everyone perfectly.. Nice and cozy and close walking distance to everything. Hope to stay again if we're able to come to Santa Cruz again :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We absolutely loved our stay. We did take little ones and there wasn't a bathtub but that's on me for not thinking that through. The location was great, the hosts were easy to work with, price was reasonable. It's a no brainer would easily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific House near the Beach

This was a terrific house two blocks from the beach in a very nice neighborhood. The house was well stocked, clean, comfortable, and had a great yard with table and chairs, lounge chairs and benches. Quiet too. Alan and Brit (owners) were very nice and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice mother/daughter time in a good location

My daughter and I enjoyed being so close to West Cliff Drive, for our long morning runs and walks, while also being only a 20-minute walk to downtown for restaurants. The neighborhood was quiet at night. The beds were very good. There were plenty of towels, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Stayed there for 3 weeks with my baby while husband was working in the area. Great location for walks along the coasts in the morning. Easy beach access. Beach gear was very useful (towels, chairs, umbrella). The host provided baby stuff which was very appreciated. Comfy beds, calm at night and fun backyard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place in Santa Cruz

This is the must cosy house i have ever used as a vacation home. Every thing was perfect. And the coffee that comes with the house are just amazing. We stayed her in the start of July-22. Miss this place Lars Erik
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Casita!

Walking distance from wharf, Boardwalk and Natural Bridges Stare Park. Lovely small home that makes excellent use of their space. Great backyard with plenty of outside seating, fire pit and grill. Relaxing! Owner is very responsive but not invasive! Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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