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Our top choices for Watsonville vacation rentals

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

Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 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 $491
CA $989 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

2. 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, (14 reviews)
"The unit lived up to the description, pictures, and our expectations. The location to the beach was ideal. Sitting and eating on the deck was pleasant and relaxing. A wonderful place to stay."
United States
Ken P.
The price is CA $666
CA $1,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

3. Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All

Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"Very comfortable and quiet. We loved our time here. "
United States
corey p.
The price is CA $533
CA $997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All

4. Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
La Selva Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Such a unique, fun, and comfortable house! Highly recommended"
United States
Luke J.
Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access

5. Oceanfront Condo at Pajaro Dunes

Oceanfront Condo at Pajaro Dunes
Watsonville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Definitely an ocean view!! Wonderful beach. Had everything we needed. Bring your pillow and stay a while!!"
United States
Nicole H.
The price is CA $471
CA $1,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Oceanfront Condo at Pajaro Dunes

6. Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!
La Selva Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great location and well equipped vacation rental."
United States
Charles C.
The price is CA $526
CA $1,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

7. Sand Dollar Beachfront Home, Direct Beach Access!

Sand Dollar Beachfront Home, Direct Beach Access!
La Selva Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Beautiful location. "
United States
Autumn H.
The price is CA $566
CA $1,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Sand Dollar Beachfront Home, Direct Beach Access!

8. Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2

Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2
La Selva Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful place clean friendly😊"
United States
efrain v.
The price is CA $446
CA $567 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2

9. Santa Cruz mountain Redwoods: Sunny beautiful home: VRP#221367:

Santa Cruz mountain Redwoods: Sunny beautiful home: VRP#221367:
Corralitos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"This is a remarkable house, hidden in the redwoods on a small mountain road several miles from Watsonville. It's a uniquely designed home, a great kitchen, and four bedrooms. The road and driveway up to the house are themselves quite an experience, and guests should be aware that there are quite a few stairs up to the large deck. "
United States
Roger R.
The price is CA $629
CA $986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Santa Cruz mountain Redwoods: Sunny beautiful home: VRP#221367:

10. Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler

Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler
Watsonville
The price is CA $1,345
CA $2,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler

11. Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits

Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits
La Selva Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay. The kids loved the corn hole and fire pits and we loved the kitchen for meals in between exploring the area. "
United States
Alinea S.
The price is CA $528
CA $672 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits

12. 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 $339
CA $433 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5

13. Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3

Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3
La Selva Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Room and accommodations were really nice. loved everything about it!"
United States
Jonathan D.
The price is CA $355
CA $449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3

14. Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4

Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4
La Selva Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"The property is wonderful and exactly what we needed. "
United States
ryan c.
The price is CA $411
CA $521 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4

15. 1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location"
United States
Alex
The price is CA $372
CA $710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

16. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $159
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Bella Notte

17. "2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"

"2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying at this condo. It is well stocked, very comfortable and has a great view of the ocean and pool. We try to cone back here annually!"
United States
Kathy C.
The price is CA $628
CA $1,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
"2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"

18. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (268 reviews)
"Great host and location."
United States
Travis
The price is CA $279
CA $536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

19. Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!

Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The host was very welcoming and it is a beautiful place! "
United States
Judith S.
The price is CA $339
CA $784 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!

20. Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay
Castroville
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Beautiful room, beautiful property!We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Dean D.
The price is CA $238
CA $368 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay
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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 Watsonville. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Watsonville?

Yes, there are vacation rentals in Watsonville close to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, or you can choose a more remote option if you want a relaxing stay. The beaches and entertainment venues are just a few reasons why tourists like Watsonville. While you're here, grab a bite or have a drink at the restaurants.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Watsonville has to offer?

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, LAST MINUTE DEAL!! BOOK NOW -BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOME!!: Visitors give good reviews to this Watsonville vacation home rental, which 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 are there in Watsonville?

With 91 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Watsonville stay.

What can I see and do in Watsonville?

Monterey Bay and Sunset State Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Pajaro Valley Historical Association is one of the cultural attractions. While here, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Manresa State Beach are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in Watsonville?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can stay in for a couple days or more in Watsonville. Vacation rentals offer extras such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel just like you're staying in your own home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of safety away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for families.