Carefree Days at The Beach

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A balcony with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a beach.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, and hanging pendant lights.
A telescope on a tripod in a room with large windows overlooking a beach and a distant structure.
A living room with a white sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table with a bottle and glasses, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Pull Out Couch

1 Queen Bed

Masterbed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 36 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree Days at The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carefree Days at The Beach on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$2,486, 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 Carefree Days at The Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carefree Days at The Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is steps away from Zmudowski State Beach and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the rental, and the beach is fabulous. We knew beforehand it was in a large building with other condos but didn't expect to see so many people and buildings on the site. Still, Paul, etc., provides a well-stocked kitchen and a getaway with easy access from the Bay Area. We had an enjoyable six days there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay. Generally the property was as advertized.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you everything was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fair value
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

My husband, and 2 month old son had a wonderful stay here over the Thanksgiving weekend! The place was great, had everything we needed, and was clearly well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2022
Dear Guest, it’s so nice to hear you had a great Thanksgiving at our place. Come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Enjoyed the stay; property location along with essential provided allowed for a relaxing and enjoyable experience...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My elderly parents loved the place. Easy access. The place was clean and so well kept. Lovely spot to see the ocean from a distance, see so many species of birds! They just loved sitting on the balcony. The host was polite, professional, and responded quickly. Thank you so much for the wine
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pelican Point is awesome

Great views, quiet location. We enjoyed walking on the beach and watching the birds. Great food at the local restaurants and bakeries. Fantastic Farmers Market every Friday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean. It’s was in a nice location. The beach was wonderful.. quite and clean..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and quiet beach vacation

We had a great time as always. We love Pajaro Dunes and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!

We always love staying at this property! That’s why we keep coming back! Serene, great location and comfortable. The beauty of the area is the cherry on top.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location. Excellent communication from host. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean and well-maintained. It had a beautiful view and was quiet and peaceful. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view, & super clean Secure gated community Will come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation

great location next to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location! Beautiful views from the patio & living room. Right on the dunes & beach. Looks like a bird sanctuary as well as sea life!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and view

The pictures on VRBO do not entirely do justice to the beauty of the location or the amazing view from the main room and the deck. The condo had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank you Bryon, Mother Nature is on full display at Pajaro Dunes. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pajaro 2023

Great condo for the week. Good location, very clean, comfortable beds and kitchen is well stocked. Also good access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable

Very comfortable, well equipped, great location with views of the river, the ocean and lots of birds. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacation

This is a great spot for a family vacation! We spent long days at the beach and had a wonderful time! Thanks Paul!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Dear Guest, so glad your family enjoyed the beach so much. Mother Nature blessed Pajaro. Come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant quiet place

Great place for a quiet beach stay to have a big beach to yourself. I would plan to bring more food to cook next trip due to not having the best food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best birthday weekend!

Great property! Views from the unit were all amazing. Short walk on a path down to the beach. Located out of the way from the tourist areas but still short drives to restaurants and things to do. Would stay again,!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved this Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location with both River and Ocean views was wonderful, especially during some heavy winter storms. We were warm and cosy inside, and the beach was easily accessible for long walks between storms. The condo was comfortable and was well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a quiet getaway

I’ve been renting houses and condos at Pajaro Dunes for over 40 years and this was by far one of the cleanest and well stocked. It’s on the quiet side (Pelican Point) and a great place to relax and disconnect from work (or connect if you need to as well!) we totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice condo

Adorable beachside condo—perfect for a family getaway! I really enjoyed the cozy vibe. I'm someone who appreciates pristine dishes because it helps me stay focused on the joy of the meal, so having scratch-free dishware would make the experience even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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