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1. Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!
3.5 star property
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice family trip to the beach. The condo was spacious and the primary bedroom was fantastic. The other two bedrooms were small, but were still accommodating. The property is very well maintained. There’s paths to walk on for a nature walk and the beach has some hard sand that makes long walks on the beach very easy to do. There were 6 of us that went and there was plenty of space. Great stay!"
United States
Sarah
The price is CA $421
CA $1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

2. Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"We will definitely be back!"
United States
Laurie B.
The price is CA $342
CA $1,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

3. Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Wonderful property and great host! Such a relaxing and wonderful experience. Will be back again soon! "
United States
Kristina C.
The price is CA $574
CA $1,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

4. Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Everything about this condo was perfect!"
United States
Brett S.
The price is CA $638
CA $1,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

5. Pajaro Dunes Beachfront - Hot Tub + Direct Beach Access

Pajaro Dunes Beachfront - Hot Tub + Direct Beach Access
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Excellent place for an extended family stay!! Walked out the door, and we were on the beach. Clean, wonderful communication, comfy beds and well stocked kitchen. The views from inside and out were spectacular!!"
United States
kathleen f.
The price is CA $1,611
CA $2,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Pajaro Dunes Beachfront - Hot Tub + Direct Beach Access

6. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $144
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $241
CA $481 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

8. Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!
La Selva Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great location and well equipped vacation rental."
United States
Charles C.
Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

9. Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay
Castroville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Great room with a view, enjoy a beautiful sunset over Moss Landing and the Pacific Ocean. Totally quiet at night with the sounds of wildlife to wake you up."
United States
Michael T.
The price is CA $241
CA $378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

10. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is CA $138
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Fern River Resort

11. Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5

Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5
La Selva Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! "
United States
sarah h.
The price is CA $309
CA $397 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5

12. Ocean view! Fantastic Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!

Ocean view! Fantastic Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!
Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
" Very impressed with location, accommodations and great view!"
United States
Leland B.
Ocean view! Fantastic Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!

13. Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa

Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa
Castroville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay. Super clean, excellent facilities and gorgeous view. "
New Zealand
Sonya H.
The price is CA $319
CA $487 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa

14. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Great host and location."
United States
Travis
The price is CA $282
CA $540 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

15. 3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"It was a beautiful house and had everything we needed."
United States
Ken B.
The price is CA $181
CA $908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

16. Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is CA $194
CA $745 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

17. 1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"great location, right on the beach. coffee shop and good restaurant close by. three bedrooms, each sleeping 2 people. nice patio with plenty of seating. good sized kitchen with plenty of appliances."
United States
Carol
1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

18. Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"So close to the beach!!!Walking to Zelda’s , Margaritaville, andPizza my Heart was so easy. The bungalow was clean, and ready for renters to relax, and have a GREAT time!Highly recommend "
United States
Nicole L.
Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

19. Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious, perfect for spending lots of time by the beach"
United States
Jacob M.
The price is CA $244
CA $972 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Pajaro Dunes. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Pajaro Dunes?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals where you'll be only 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing a secluded option if you'd like a quiet spot to stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the beaches in Pajaro Dunes.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Pajaro Dunes has to offer?

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, LAST MINUTE DEAL!! BOOK NOW -BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOME!!: This highly rated vacation home rental in Pajaro Dunes is located on the beach and has a patio, a barbecue grill, and laundry facilities to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family.

How many vacation rentals will I find in Pajaro Dunes?

With 39 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Pajaro Dunes stay.

What can I see and do in Pajaro Dunes?

Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are other popular places to visit in the area.

What are vacation rentals like in Pajaro Dunes?

Vacation rentals are private properties you can reserve for a short or long stay in Pajaro Dunes. Vacation rentals provide amenities such as kitchens and laundry facilities so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about cleanliness, vacation rentals can offer a sense of privacy away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for a family trip or a small group gathering.