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The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Santa Cruz CA
With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach ...
Opens in a new windowThe BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!

A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!

Capitola CA
When you stay at this vacation home in Capitola, you'll be on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 9 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach ...
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Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

Santa Cruz CA
With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Opens in a new windowLarge Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court
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OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

Santa Cruz CA
With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Opens in a new windowOCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!
Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.

Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.

Watsonville CA
Located in Watsonville, this cottage is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Sunset State Beach and 6 minutes from Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve.
Opens in a new windowOcean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.
GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2  - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!

Watsonville CA
When you stay at this vacation home in Watsonville, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State ...
Opens in a new windowGREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!
At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

Pajaro Dunes CA
When you stay at this vacation home in Watsonville, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State ...
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Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

Watsonville CA
A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Watsonville, within a 5-minute drive of Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State ...
Opens in a new windowOceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach
5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!

5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!

Santa Cruz CA
With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Opens in a new window5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!
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Santa Cruz County Holiday Houses

Do you love last minute road trips and late-night food runs and sunrises on the beach? Do words like “schedule” and “calendar” make you shout, “Don’t box me in!”? You might be a little bit of a rebel. But you’re a rebel with a cause: having a smashing holiday. Itinerary? What’s that? Our Santa Cruz County vacation homes are the perfect way for you to wing it.

Holiday houses in Santa Cruz County let you live life on your own terms. You’ll have so much space, you’ll wish you had more friends and family—but you can always invite over the neighbours. You can often have luxury amenities, but with all the attractions of Santa Cruz County in your backyard, budget holiday homes will do just fine, too. That will just leave you more dough to spend on the important things: cocktails, brunch, and local Santa Cruz County adventures, obvs.

If your adventure buddy happens to have fur and four legs, you just might find a pet-friendly holiday house in Santa Cruz County with your name on it.

No need to spend big bickies for a holiday beach house the size of Buckingham Palace—unless you’re really in trouble with bae. We’ve got a great selection of Santa Cruz County vacation homes with everything you need for a seriously amazing getaway. Throw out that daily planner and hit “reject” on all those meeting invites. You’re off to a place where there are no rules.

Santa Cruz County Holiday Homes essential information

Accommodation
477 Holiday Homes
Lowest Price
AU$154
Highest Price
AU$213
Popular accommodation
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit, A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!, Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court, OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!, Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access., GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!, At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball, Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach, 5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!

Top trending hotels in Santa Cruz County

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$188 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$188
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$201 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$201
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa ...
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$154 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$154
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$213 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$213
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
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