
Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz
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Top-rated waterfront rentals in Santa Cruz
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Popular amenities for Santa Cruz waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment rentals

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Oceanview Condo - StepstoBeach Surfboards\Bikes

Shared Room Stunning Bay View

30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards

Luxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape

Beachfront Condo with Ocean Deck

Top Oceanfront 1BR Stunning View

Seascape Beach Resort condo with ocean view
Waterfront house rentals

Riverview Beach Bungalow

Cozy Capitola, Santa Cruz Home-Beach, Pleasure Pt.

Oceanfront Retreat with epic sunsets steps to sand

Oceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach

Seaside Sanctuary

Monterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!

Beachy 2BR by the Boardwalk

Tranquil Lagoon View 3BR House Near SFO
Waterfront condo rentals

Seascape Oceanview Luxury 2B w/theater walk2beach

Beautiful Ocean View 2 BR-Seascape-Miles of Beach

Seascape Ocean View Condo

One of a kind full River and Ocean view!

Beachfront Condo in Watsonville, CA

Seascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6

2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View

Spectacular Ocean View- Heated Pool & Spa Seascape
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Santa Cruz
Total rentals
100 properties
Nightly prices starting at
R877 ZAR before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
7.2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
70 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
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