Vacation Rentals for the Best Prices in Santa Cruz, CA

Just a short walk from the Santa Cruz harbor and Twin Lakes beach, this bungalow in Live Oak offers a unique neighborhood location nestled between a school and tire shop, with a historic founder's cemetery nearby, and is less than two miles from downtown Santa Cruz, the Boardwalk, and Capitola Village.
This pet-friendly, budget-friendly bungalow boasts an open floor plan with high ceilings, a full kitchen, a private backyard deck with a gas BBQ, and a laundry room, perfect for accommodating up to three guests with off-street parking for one vehicle and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring resident laying hens.

Just 500 feet from the Santa Cruz coast, this private, fenced bungalow offers a secluded retreat in a desirable neighborhood, perfect for those seeking an affordable escape near the beach.
This pet-friendly vacation rental accommodates up to three guests with a queen bed and a daybed, featuring a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, a private patio, and provided beach gear for a comfortable and budget-friendly seaside experience.

Just 500 feet from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean, this Eastside Santa Cruz apartment offers a unique duplex setup with easy walking access to theme parks and popular local restaurants, making it an ideal budget-friendly option for seaside adventures.
This 640 square foot apartment comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests with a newly remodeled open-plan kitchen and living area, featuring a king bed and air mattress, a newly updated bathroom with safety grab bars, and a private garden and spa for a relaxing stay near Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach.

Just 4-6 minutes on foot from the dog-friendly Blacks Beach, this apartment is located in a coastal neighborhood of Santa Cruz, offering easy access to local restaurants and a Sunday farmer's market.
This budget-friendly studio provides complimentary on-site parking, seamless self-check-in, a well-appointed kitchenette with a microwave with air-fryer, and premium pet amenities including an outdoor water fountain.

Centrally located on Santa Cruz's Westside, this Spanish-style casita is just 500 feet from downtown attractions, shopping, dining, the UCSC campus, and the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering an affordable and convenient base for your visit.
This budget-friendly house provides a private garden and is perfect for two guests, with air conditioning, a full kitchen, and beach cruisers available to explore the nearby beaches and lush redwood forests.

Just 1 mile from downtown Santa Cruz and 1.25 miles from West Cliff Drive, this budget-friendly apartment offers convenient access to diverse dining options and excellent user ratings for location and cleanliness.
This cozy apartment provides a private entrance, a queen-sized bed, in-room breakfast items, snacks, filtered water, and complimentary Wi-Fi, perfect for two guests seeking an affordable stay near the seaside.

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this house is just 500 feet from the SC Boat Harbor Boardwalk Hideaway, offering convenient access to major grocery stores like Safeway and Whole Foods, plus Capitola Mall.
This family-friendly house accommodates up to 4 guests and features a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a garden, and excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience, making it a budget-friendly choice for exploring the Santa Cruz area via Highways 1 and 17.

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this house is just 500 feet from the SC Boat Harbor Boardwalk Hideaway, offering convenient access to major grocery stores like Safeway and Whole Foods, plus Capitola Mall.
This family-friendly house accommodates up to 4 guests and features a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a garden, and excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience, making it a budget-friendly choice for exploring the Santa Cruz area via Highways 1 and 17.