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Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz
Welcome to your beach oasis, nestled discretely in Santa Cruz downtown. This recently reimagined Victorian has a private lush deck and a backyard with a hot tub for you to relax after a day of surfing or hiking. The thoughtfully landscaped exterior complements the artistic spaces within making the home perfect for a romantic gateway or an intimate retreat. This architectural treasure is walking distance to the beach, the Wharf and the Boardwalk. Steps away are the shops, restaurants, and bars.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Boardwalk/Beach
Escape to Beach Hill Hideaway, a light-filled, 2,000 sq ft 3 bedroom/2 bath coastal home in Santa Cruz. Perfect for families and friends, this stylish retreat comfortably fits your group and is just steps from the Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, and downtown. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, free on-site parking, EV charger, air conditioning, outdoor shower, BBQ and fire pit, TV with Roku, piano, books/games, yoga mats, and dedicated workspace. Walk everywhere from this prime location!

Tropical Seabright Beach and Boardwalk Getaway
Come soak up the sun and positive vibes of Santa Cruz in our private, adorable, tropical two-bedroom retreat. Enjoy all the comforts of home in a prime location, within easy walking distance to the beach, the Boardwalk, the yacht harbor, and delicious local eateries. The cottage is thoughtfully stocked with beach extras to make your stay effortless and fun. The perfect home base for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz!

Vintage Charm Close to Downtown and Beaches
This beautifully & recently renovated studio with separate entry and private bathroom is in the middle of everything Santa Cruz has to offer: downtown, beaches, boardwalk, West Cliff Drive, bike paths, etc. are an easy walk or bike-ride. The studio is also a quiet area for remote work. We are pleased to host you and help make your experience great. You may also access the common-space gardens and hot tub in the spa-like back yard (upon request).

Beach House w/ hot tub just a block to the ocean!
Welcome to your home sweet home in Santa Cruz! This historic home built in 1905 is just one block from the Beach, Boardwalk, wharf, great places to eat, some of the best surf spots the West Coast has to offer & just 2 blocks to downtown! The home has 4 bedrooms with a total of 5 beds, 2 full bathrooms, lots of couch space w/ linens to ensure that you are super comfy! There is a private yard with a hot tub, charcoal BBQ & patio furniture!

Wave House by the Beach for Two!
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway and garage for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.

Sunlit Surf House 3 BR/2BA Downtown +Walk To Beach
Located on a quiet street Downtown Santa Cruz. Your family can walk to shops, restaurants, beach, wharf and Boardwalk! Great for couples, families, and traveling professionals. Perfect for quick getaways or long holidays! This is a multi-unit property - all rental spaces are private. *Shared Driveway Parking with proper planning and communication. Parking Pass for Neighborhood is also included.

BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak
Adorable beach cottage a few blocks to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Main Beach! In a perfect spot for beach, Boardwalk fun, and exploring downtown Santa Cruz. Take the 4 electric bikes along West Cliff Drive around town, surf at Steamer Lane with the 2 surfboards, kayak, and come back to soak in the hot tub. Game room with bouldering wall, pool table, ping pong table, darts, Bocci ball court.

La Casita del Mar (The Seaside Cottage) at Twin Lakes Beach
Cozy beach cottage located 3 blocks from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor! (Permit 211376) Coffee shops and eateries are just around the corner with easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Highly desirable parking on premises. An outdoor dining area is in back with a quaint sitting area in the front. Come and experience the Santa Cruz life in this adorable home!

The "Sea Pearl" at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz
The "Sea Pearl" is a luxury beach bungalow in the heart of Santa Cruz's exclusive and sought-after Seabright community, just steps to Seabright Beach. Walking distance to the Santa Cruz Nature Museum, Beach Boardwalk, and Yacht Harbor, this quaint and distinctive cottage is the perfect place to stay and play.

Modern Beach House/Short walk to beaches/Boardwalk
Spacious beach house within walking distance to Cowell's Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, Municipal Wharf, and downtown entertainments & restaurants. Taking a scenic walk down West Cliff is perfect for viewing the ocean cliffs, beautiful surroundings, and enjoying fresh coastal air!
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