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May 15 - May 17
In two months
Jun 26 - Jun 28
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Jul 24 - Jul 26
In four months
Aug 21 - Aug 23

Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation rentals

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (499 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is CA $155
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Fern River Resort
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is CA $261
CA $396 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Bella Notte
Beach nearby

Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Location was fantastic !! "
United States
Steve B.
The price is CA $205
CA $616 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Capitola Village Hideaway
Beach nearby

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Floor and counter tops were dirty. Everything else was perfect"
United States
Mary
The price is CA $116
CA $436 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
TV, fireplace

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great house. Great neighborhood "
United States
Sam C.
The price is CA $355
CA $819 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Interior

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"This is the second time we’ve stayed here and will continue to next time we are in Aptos. Beautiful home that provides everything we need. Short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. "
United States
Tiffany
The price is CA $171
CA $697 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
TV, fireplace, video games, offices

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Location was amazing the home was clean safe and easy enjoyed the stay "
United States
Robert L.
The price is CA $260
CA $955 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Dining

3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Just a nice, quiet, and peaceful."
United States
Gary D.
The price is CA $175
CA $756 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Dining

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Really lovely apartment felt like home for the couple days we stayed in it. Furnishings were very nice and the house is fully stocked with all the things you need. The location was great and we were able to walk to all of our destinations. Will definitely recommend this place to friends. "
United States
Patty C.
The price is CA $161
CA $554 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Seacliff
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Beautiful custom home, great location, quiet neighborhood, excellent communication with property manager. We will be back again sometime soon!"
United States
Debbie T.
The price is CA $277
CA $1,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
TV, fireplace, offices

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Adorably furnished and had everything we needed in the kitchen. "
United States
Catherine P.
The price is CA $185
CA $717 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Property grounds

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"The view is amazing from the inside and from the patio. The condo was very clean and kitchen had everything that was needed to cook. Beach is 5 min walk. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
carmina
The price is CA $183
CA $619 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
Property grounds

Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!

Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Nice large well equipped kitchen. The game room was great."
United States
Tami C.
The price is CA $410
CA $1,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Gorgeous Pleasure Point Home - Sleeps 10!
TV, offices

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Had a great weekend here with a small group of friends for a 40th birthday! We surfed and chilled. Walking distance to Pleasure Point, which was a major selling point for us. "
United States
Levi O.
The price is CA $334
CA $1,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!

4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"A nicely appointed property. Excellent location for the beach and town center "
United States
Mark S.
The price is CA $253
CA $972 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
Exterior detail

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, (56 reviews)
"It was a really great stay. I highly recommend!"
United States
Soon Son
The price is CA $205
CA $427 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Property grounds

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Everything went great, we enjoyed our stay. The redwoods were beautiful! Our check-in and check-out went very smoothly, if only the weather would have been better "
United States
Teresa P.
The price is CA $166
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Outdoor dining

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Felton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great place especially if you are headed to Santa Cruz to ride mountain bikes, minutes from all the good stuff at UCSC and empire grade. Real nice place, would love to own a house in this neighborhood. "
United States
nic m.
The price is CA $137
CA $623 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Dining

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"A great property! Very clean, right in the heart of Capitola, comfy bed. Check in was easy. "
United States
Bob S.
The price is CA $138
CA $555 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!
Interior

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Great location, clean and cozy. Would recommend. "
United States
Krista M.
The price is CA $276
CA $759 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6/10 Okay
"This hotel has a great location to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It is a beautiful new building, clean, secured parking garage, decent breakfast, and spacious rooms. Unfortunately we encountered a few problems during our stay which was disappointing given the price for our room. We reserved a 2 queen + sofa bed for our family of four. The beds did not seem like queen size beds, more like doubles. The sofa bed was broken - one section wouldn't lock in place, so there was a valley then the end angled upwards. Blankets and linens for the sofa bed were not in the room. We tried calling the front desk @ 10pm but no one answered the phone. I went down to the lobby, and a sign at the desk said the employee was on a 15 minute break. When he returned, he gave me and another guest (with the same issue) the requested linens. The outlets on the nightstand didn't work for my husband's CPAP machine. Again, disappointing hassles for an expensive night's stay."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Find out more about Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz. 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 a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Santa Cruz close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or you can select a secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Visitors to Santa Cruz like the scenic seaside and entertainment choices this destination is known for. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz?

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!: Visitors like this Santa Cruz vacation home rental. It is located on a lake and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a garden and a selection of games. Some other top choices in Santa Cruz are Midtown Cabana with Scenic Patio Private Entrance and Dazzling Family Beach Retreat: HOT TUB, BIKES, SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Cruz?

With 270 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Santa Cruz stay.

What’s there to see and do in Santa Cruz?

Family-friendly attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, whereas Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Main Beach are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While here, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Santa Cruz like?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for several days or longer in Santa Cruz. Vacation rentals offer extras such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for small groups.