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Santa Cruz Comfort - Close Clean Convenient - Santa Cruz, CA
9.9 563 reviews

Santa Cruz Comfort - Close Clean Convenient

apartment, Santa Cruz
This apartment is located in a family-friendly neighbourhood in central Santa Cruz, just a few kilometres from downtown, the beach, and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The apartment has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling has enough space for up to six guests, perfect for families or groups of friends. The apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, laundry facilities, three smart TVs, a Blu-ray player, free Wi-Fi, and a key-coded entrance for your privacy and security.
Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage - Santa Cruz, CA
9.6 116 reviews

Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage

cottage, Twin Lakes
This charming cottage is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, just a short distance from the Santa Cruz Harbor and Beach Boardwalk, with Monterey Bay a little further away. It has received excellent user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers.
The cottage has one bedroom and two bathrooms, spanning 60 square metres and accommodating up to four guests. It offers a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, a garden, and parking, as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi, games, and books.
Sunlit Surf Guest House - Downtown -2bd/1ba - Santa Cruz, CA
9.6 11 reviews

Sunlit Surf Guest House - Downtown -2bd/1ba

apartment, Santa Cruz
The Sunlit Surf Guest House is located in Westside Santa Cruz, a short distance from both the Pacific Garden Mall and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It has consistently received very good ratings from previous guests.
The guest house can accommodate up to 6 people in its two bedrooms and one bathroom. It offers a range of amenities, including a kitchen, garden, parking, and access to beach equipment, making it ideal for families looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in Santa Cruz.
Safe, Steps To Beach, Spa, Near Harbor, Pets Okay! - Santa Cruz, CA
9.7 324 reviews

Safe, Steps To Beach, Spa, Near Harbor, Pets Okay!

apartment, Twin Lakes
This charming beach house is located just one block from Twin Lakes beach in Santa Cruz, offering easy access to the ocean and nearby attractions. It has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The house has two bedrooms and one bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden with a hot tub, a sauna, and parking.

Best Santa Cruz, CA lodging with a balcony

Sunny And Spacious Beach House Steps To Seabright Beach - Santa Cruz, CA
10 132 reviews

Sunny And Spacious Beach House Steps To Seabright Beach

apartment, Santa Cruz
This architect-designed house in Eastside Santa Cruz is a 1.5-minute walk from Seabright Beach, a 10-minute walk (0.8km) from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and a 10-minute drive (approx. 8km) from Pleasure Point surf breaks.
The 2100+ sq ft property boasts a spacious open-plan layout, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms and three bathrooms, complete with family-friendly amenities such as bikes, boogie boards and a Weber Genesis gas BBQ on the deck; two en-suite bathrooms ensure privacy.
Harbor Home - 2 Blocks From The Beach! - Santa Cruz, CA
10 19 reviews

Harbor Home - 2 Blocks From The Beach!

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home, less than 1.6km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Harbour Beach, and approximately 4.8km from Monterey Bay, offers convenient access to local attractions.
Sleeping seven guests, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, washing machine, barbecue, balcony, garden, parking, and excellent guest reviews; internet access is also provided.
Newly Renovated Ocean View Home - Santa Cruz, CA
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Newly Renovated Ocean View Home

apartment, Twin Lakes
This newly renovated apartment in Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, offers prime oceanfront living directly opposite Twin Lakes State Beach and a 0.8 kilometre walk to Santa Cruz Harbour.
This 130 square metre holiday home accommodates up to four guests, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two ocean-view balconies, a private hot tub, and a fully stocked kitchen, with driveway parking for two cars.
Blue Evo - Santa Cruz, CA
9.3 65 reviews

Blue Evo

apartment, Twin Lakes
Blue Evo is a stylish boat situated in a mixed-use area of mid-town Santa Cruz, within easy walking distance of Corcoran Lagoon Beach and 26th Avenue Beach, and a short drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Yacht Harbor. It has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and user experience, as well as a very good location rating.
The boat has two bedrooms and one bathroom, accommodating up to six guests comfortably within its 80 square metres of space. The boat offers a range of amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, a hot tub, a garden, and parking, making it an ideal choice for families and pet owners looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

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Beachfront At Twin Lakes Beach - Santa Cruz, CA
9.1 20 reviews

Beachfront At Twin Lakes Beach

apartment, Twin Lakes
This Twin Lakes beachfront cottage, a short walk or cycle ride from Santa Cruz Yacht Harbour, Capitola Village, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a direct waterfront location.
Sleeping four guests, the self-catering boat boasts a queen bed, a fold-down double bed, a full kitchen with fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, plus a large deck with BBQ and Monterey Bay views; pets are welcome (with restrictions).
Arana Gulch/purpletriangle Hideaway - Santa Cruz, CA
9.7 390 reviews

Arana Gulch/purpletriangle Hideaway

B&B, Santa Cruz
This comfortable apartment is located just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Harbor and a kilometre from the city centre, offering easy access to both the natural beauty of the Arana Gulch and the bustling downtown area. It has consistently received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The apartment features a spacious living room with a comfortable queen-size bed in the bedroom, accommodating up to four guests. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped kitchen, a private garden, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Captain's Suite - Ocean View - Santa Cruz, CA
9.6 80 reviews

Captain's Suite - Ocean View

B&B, Santa Cruz
This charming bed and breakfast is located in a coastal district of Santa Cruz, just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Wharf and the beach. The area is known for its stunning ocean views and lively atmosphere.
The Ocean View Suite can accommodate up to four guests and features a private balcony with sun loungers and a table. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, relax in the copper soaking tub, or enjoy the warmth of the fireplace.
Swell House Apartment 10 - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 24 reviews

Swell House Apartment 10

B&B, Twin Lakes
The Swell House, a self-catering guesthouse in Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, is situated less than 0.2km from Blacks Beach and the Sunday Farmers' Market, and within easy walking distance of the harbour, Twin Lakes Beach, Sunny Cove Beach, and a Starbucks.
This newly renovated one-bedroom guesthouse sleeps four, offering a fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and parking; its tranquil beach-themed suite provides a self-service stay near major Santa Cruz attractions.

Best Santa Cruz, CA lodging with laundry available

Seabright Breeze - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 37 reviews

Seabright Breeze

apartment, Santa Cruz
This Seabright townhouse, a block from Ocean View Park and a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a peaceful yet convenient location in Santa Cruz, California.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom property sleeps four, includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a garden, parking, internet access, smart TVs, and welcomes well-behaved dogs (subject to prior approval).
Sunny, Modern/contemporary One-bedroom. - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 262 reviews

Sunny, Modern/contemporary One-bedroom.

apartment, Santa Cruz
This Seabright duplex apartment is ideally located near Santa Cruz Yacht Harbour and Seabright Beach, within easy walking distance of local breweries and restaurants.
The newly remodelled one-bedroom dwelling offers a queen bed and queen-size sofa bed, sleeping up to three guests, and features a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, in-unit laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, and easy street parking.
Modern Coastal Home|central Location|private Patio - Santa Cruz, CA
9.8 20 reviews

Modern Coastal Home|central Location|private Patio

cottage, Live Oak
This two-bedroom cottage is situated in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, just 2 kilometres from Pleasure Point and Capitola Village, offering easy access to the area's popular attractions.
The 82 square metre property features a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio with a fountain, and a comfortable living room with a fireplace, accommodating up to four guests.
Wave House By The Beach For Two! - Santa Cruz, CA
10 565 reviews

Wave House By The Beach For Two!

apartment, Santa Cruz
This charming house is situated in a residential area of Santa Cruz, just 0.5 kilometres from the beach, boardwalk, and wharf, and less than 1.5 kilometres from the city centre. It has consistently received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The house has a loft bedroom, a full kitchen, a large living room, and a dining area, comfortably accommodating two guests. It offers a range of features, including a garden, parking, and a full kitchen with a fridge and microwave, allowing guests to prepare their own meals and enjoy a relaxing stay.
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