Find your home-away-from-home in the private and gated beachfront community of Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville—halfway between the Monterey Peninsula and Santa Cruz. Pelican Point is at the quiet, south end of the community. The vacation rental condo boasts a modern interior with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and access to several community amenities. Relax on the uncrowded beach just a few steps away or drive along the epic Highway 1 to Big Sur, Monterey, Carmel, Capitola or Santa Cruz.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Gated Community | Resort Amenities | 1,050 Sq Ft | Free WiFi
Perfect for beach-lovers and anyone seeking a quiet retreat, 'The Nest at Pelican Point' combines endless relaxation with easy access to the stunning Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, and on-site amenities ensuring you won't have to travel far to enjoy the areas best-kept secrets.
Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bunk Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
PELICAN DUNES AMENITIES: Beach access, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, event space, meeting rooms, bird sanctuary, walking trails OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony w/ ocean view, Adirondack chairs, 2 end tables INDOOR LIVING: Fireplace, 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, DVD player, BlueRay, 8-person dining table, deep soaking tub, rain shower, CD player, books, laptop-friendly workspace KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics & spices, coffeemaker, Crockpot, juicer, ice maker GENERAL: Furnished balcony, linens/towels, washer/dryer, hairdryer, car charger available FAQ: No A/C PARKING: Open parking lot
-- THE LOCATION --
AREA BEACHES: On-site beach access, Palm Beach State Park (1.3 miles), Sunset State Beach (6.3 miles), Seacliff State Beach (15.5 miles), Moss Landing State Beach ( 10.5 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Elkhorn Slough Safari (11.6 miles), Monterey Bay Aquarium (30.3 miles), Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (11.7 miles), Old Fisherman’s Wharf (29.4 miles), Colton Hall Museum (29.7 miles), Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (33.4 miles) OUTDOOR RECREATION: The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (18.4 miles), Soquel Demonstration State Forest (55.0 miles) GOLF: Pajaro Valley Golf Club (7.0 miles), Delaveaga Park Golf Course (21.1 miles), Del Monte Golf Course (28.5 miles), Poppy Hills Golf Course (33.1 miles) SANTA CRUZ (23.0 miles): Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Pier, Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Whale Watching NEARBY CITIES: Capitola (12.0 miles), Big Sur (57.0 miles), Carmel (33.0 miles), Pebble Beach (35.0 miles), Monterey (30.0 miles) MEDICAL CLINIC: Kaiser Permanente Watsonville Medical Offices (6.7 miles) AIRPORTS: San Jose International Airport (52.0 miles), Watsonville Municipal Airport (8.2 miles), Monterey Reginal Airport (29.8 miles), Monterey Jet Center (29.3 Miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking (SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN THE PARKING AREA ONLY) - No pets allowed - NO EVENTS, PARTIES, OR LARGE GATHERINGS - QUIET HOURS 10:00 PM TO 9:00 STRICTLY ENFORCED!!!! - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Due to fire danger, the HOA is asking for no cooking on the deck - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Watsonville
Located in Watsonville, this condo is on 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 scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 36 min drive - 37.5 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 54 min drive - 60.8 km
Getting around
Salinas Station - 39 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
The Beach Street Cafe - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive
Panda Express - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!?
As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views! on 15 July 2026 start from NZ$816, 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 Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is just steps away from Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was a cute little unit for a long weekend get-away. The location was great for relaxing. The primary mattress is in need of being replaced, but other than that it was a great experience.
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Quiet, so close to the beach, easy to get in and out, safe and lots of amenities. Our stay included 3 adults and 2 teens and everyone was thrilled with the place, parking and beach access. We will definitely be back!
My sister and I stayed her with our kids together and had a wonderful visit. The kids loved the great access to the ocean and the view from the living room was so picturesque. There were plenty of supplies for cooking and the kids had fun using the games provided as well.
This was a great property with great beach views. The Pajaro Dunes community offers a secluded, low key, natural retreat. We spent lots of time playing on the beach and body surfing. We enjoyed evening BBQs with grilled fish from Phil's. Look forward to returning.
Location location location! Right on the beach, beautiful views from the living room and deck. Was a little hard to find as we arrived late in the dark. It is located in a very large gated complex. Would definitely recommend.
Samantha C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mala
7 July 2023
Lovely Rental, great location
This was a very comfortable place to stay for our family of 4. The kitchen is well stocked with everything that we needed to cook. Lots of spices. Nice that they had coffee, cream, sugar, etc. We had an enjoyable weekend. Nicely decorated. Plenty of napkins, toilet paper, paper towels.
Mala
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
KATHY
3 April 2025
Kathy
fair, unit was not very clean and is getting dated and worn
We had a wonderful time! The photos of the views from the balcony/deck do not do this property justice. The location was sensational. The condo definitely served its purpose. It was perfect for what we needed. The only disappointing part was the neglect that the condo clearly has suffered. I was not shocked to see that it was listed for sale. The broken blinds, paint patches, filthy sliding door (perhaps from water damage?), and other items throughout the condo that needed a little TLC gave the impression that this property is not as loved and cared for as it should be. If this place wasn’t being sold, we would absolutely stay here again; the location was that ideal. It just had so many little things going on that I found myself taking pictures so I could document and timestamp all the neglected elements.
Christine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
21 October 2025
Great Location
The unit is older, but the interior has been updated. Very clean and comfortable.All the necessary utensils were available in the kitchen. The view of the ocean was nice. And everything was very comfortable.
We had a wonderful stay at this location! There were 6 adults and 2 children, and I felt like we had plenty of space when we were inside. However, this place is steps from the beach where we spent most of our time. We loved how quite it was at the property and the beach wasn’t crowded at all. We will definitely be booking again!
Meagan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Niki
12 October 2022
Great spot, very comfortable!
We all loved this rental. Steps to the beach. Nice accommodations!
My daughter was leaving to college it was our last get together
Sherrie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim
11 September 2022
Cool Breeze
The climate on the coast in September is wonderful. We very much enjoyed the stay and the facilities. It was a fabulous getaway.
Jim
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mishael
17 August 2022
Beautiful Condo Walking Distance from a Beautiful Beach
What a beautiful condo! Merely a few feet from the Sunset State Beach. Bunk bed room was a bit smaller than expected, perfect for little ones but smaller for some adults, but we made it work. Everything was working great and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you so much! Would definitely come back again.
The stay here was nice. I liked the location and view of ocean from living room. The appliances were a little outdated.
Janis N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
erin p.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great place, missing some details
Overall this was a beautiful property in a really nice location. Beach access was fantastic. However the details of the property were lacking. The mattress was really broken down in the master, and the kitchen appliances did not work very well. The kitchen only had two really crappy pans so it was a little tough to cook a meal. But overall we really enjoyed our stay and would go back again!
erin p.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Judy S.
18 May 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
A few repairs needed.
The location was superb and the kitchen well-stocked, but a few things need fixing. Garbage disposal making terrible noise, so did not use. Only 4 glasses!! Toaster oven really ancient so making toast takes awhile. Hall bathroom the toilet paper roll container is not well secured to wall. A lot of mold in the shower. Back bedroom painting not complete behind bed and it would have been nice to have a chest of drawers. One slat on the blinds in the living room is broken. Fix all those things and we would have given it 5 stars. Oh- and when we arrived we could not get in and our contact person was not available. Happily the person at the front gate had received a message.
Judy S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Caitlin
9 May 2022
I'm writing a review due to the incident I experience on the trip
I did not appreciate the barge in on Saturday morning during our stay. I was informed by the owner she was expecting a couch delivery on that day but I didn't mind because we had plans that day and I was trying to be nice. She had told me it would be there anytime from 10am to noon and if we were still in the condo they would wait outside. I got my family moving so we would be out by 10 am. Cut to 9:45 am were almost ready I just had to change real quick, all of a sudden there are loud bangs at the door and my husband goes to answer but they let themselves in WITHOUT WARNING. I was in the middle of changing and the owner and her friend barge in with the mover guy with the sofa just to find out it doesn't fit. I was super off put by the experience when I was there to relax for my first mothers day. I really didn't appreciate that at all.