Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

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A house with a porch, a surfboard, a vase, and outdoor furniture.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a small shelf with a picture frame and a remote control.
A room with a brown leather sofa, a white door, and a view of a street with cars.
A kitchen with a turquoise wall, white cabinetry, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, a black chair, and a small table. There is a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted surfboard decoration, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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. 63 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for the Santa Cruz Ironman weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the best time, the place was a dream beach house. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location. Property has its quirks but it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Family of 5 stayed comfortably. Unfortunately it rained the whole weekend we were here visiting, but Santa Cruz didn’t disappoint. My only suggestion to the host would be add more blankets as it got real cold at night with the weather being as it was. Otherwise, super fun visit. Would stay again based on price and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location . Host always responds quickly . Bring ground coffee . Bowling alley has fun things to do late at night :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ideal location

My husband and I stayed here with our three teen children and it was perfect. Great location and everything we needed for a lovely charming stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location; easy walking distance to beach, pier and Boardwalk. Much quieter than I was expecting (which was great), and great communication with the property owner in advance of the trip. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for what we needed. Everything was within walking distance (the wharf, beach, breakfast, etc). The home fit all 5 of us comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication with the owner and super convenient location to the Boardwalk!

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great home base

Really wonderful property location. The house isn't fancy but the beds were comfortable and it has everything you need. Will definitely rent again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We enjoyed the comfortable house. It was nicely decorated. Perfect walking distance to pier, boardwalk and shops. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Hidden Secret

We stay here every year and think it is the best hidden secret in Santa Cruz! Lovely home in the most perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot right near all the events

Very convenient and clean, cute bungalow style place a few min walk from the beach. Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy beach cottage in prime location

The beach cottage was exactly as described and shown in the photos. Comfortable for the 5 of us. Very convenient to boardwalk and West Cliff Dr. Host gave great recommendations for grocery stores, coffee shops etc. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best holiday ever!

Family of five, 3 from Minneapolis, one from Bozeman, MT, and one lives in Santa Cruz… all 30 plus… great location, comfy beds, had an amazing 5 days!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and close to beach and boardwalk

Cute little cottage was exactly as advertised. Clean and conveniently located. Easy check in and parking right at door. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun stay next to Beach

Property was nice inside, Cooled down nice with fans in and doors open. We enjoyed hanging out on the patio while we were on the property. We had 5 in our group and had plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love old beach cottages and this did not disappoint. Simple but clean and classic. Strong surfing vibe with the Surf shop next door. Kitty corner from the Santa Cruz wharf and just steps away from the beach and boardwalk. It was perfect. Coffee and pastries around the corner on Beach Ave, great Mexican Food at Las Palmas a 2 minute walk up Pacific Ave!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable little house right in the middle of it!!

Great little property! You are steps away from the Boardwalk and the Wharf. Not too noisy - we slept just fine both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aweeome

What a spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Place was perfect for Santa Cruz Tri(athlon)2 critiques: host did not give give us code till 7 minutes before check-in, two doors to bathroom don’t latch properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! It doesn’t get any better. The parking lot got a little busy at times but it was manageable and well worth it. The only real complaint we had was that the bed in the master seemed realllyyy fragile. We aren’t big people but when we would lay down at night it felt like it was going to break. It also got SURPRISINGLY hot on most days and we were sweatingggg in the afternoon. Other than that we really enjoyed staying here and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, surprisingly quiet!

Given the proximity to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the Municipal Wharf, I was worried: would it be loud at night? Nope: we had two very quiet nights. This unit isn't luxurious, but instead super charming: a classic vintage beach shack in walking distance from major attractions. We barely used our car: we walked along West Cliff Drive for the views, walked to Pacific Garden Mall for food, played at the Boardwalk, had beers on the wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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