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Santa Cruz, CA
May 7 — May 82

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Discount for LA Fire Victims, at Tropical Beach House: Ask Us Photo

Discount for LA Fire Victims, at Tropical Beach House: Ask Us

Capitola, CA, United States

10.0
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains Photo

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Brookdale, CA, United States

8.2
Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat Photo

Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10.0

Scotts Valley Lil Studio

Scotts Valley, CA, United States

9.3
A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Photo

A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base!

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Beach, pool, gym, wifi—everything included. Photo

Beach, pool, gym, wifi—everything included.

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10.0

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Sweet Spot in the Santa Cruz Redwoods 10 minutes from the Ocean Photo

Sweet Spot in the Santa Cruz Redwoods 10 minutes from the Ocean

Soquel, CA, United States

9.6
Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz Photo

Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10.0
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains Photo

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Brookdale, CA, United States

8.2
Adorable & Airy Updated Beach Cottage w/ Patio, New Kitchen & Bathroom Photo

Adorable & Airy Updated Beach Cottage w/ Patio, New Kitchen & Bathroom

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.4
Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach Photo

Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.6
Beach Hill Bungalow Photo

Beach Hill Bungalow

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

8.4

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Opal Cliff Beach House Photo

Opal Cliff Beach House

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.8
$652
Sunset Cottage Photo

Sunset Cottage

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

8.9
$518
Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage Photo

Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.4
$801
Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Photo

Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.3
$342
Discount for LA Fire Victims, at Tropical Beach House: Ask Us Photo

Discount for LA Fire Victims, at Tropical Beach House: Ask Us

Capitola, CA, United States

10.0
$95
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront. Photo

Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.7
$340
Historic 1887 Carriage House Located On Landmark Property Photo

Historic 1887 Carriage House Located On Landmark Property

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10.0
$376
Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor Photo

Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.8
$844
Beautiful 1 bedroom in Seabright Beach area Photo

Beautiful 1 bedroom in Seabright Beach area

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.9
$322

The paradise Retreats

Bonny Doon, CA, United States

7.8
$213
Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! \nStreet Construction is Done! Photo

Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! \nStreet Construction is Done!

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.3
$1,217

Villa Vista

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.8
$1,156

Cottage on the Creek/Nestled Under the Redwoods

Felton, CA, United States

9.3
$353
Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views Photo

Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.8
$264
A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Photo

A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base!

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

$127

House Close To Beach, Downtown, Wharf And Boardwalk

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

$145
Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse Photo

Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.6
$432
Seabright unique retreat. Townhouse radiant with light Photo

Seabright unique retreat. Townhouse radiant with light

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

$245
Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack Photo

Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

10.0
$426
Spacious Open Floor Plan Photo

Spacious Open Floor Plan

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

9.2
$794

Useful insights on Santa Cruz vacation rentals

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Lowest Vacation Rental Price

$95

Average Length of Stay

3 days
The cheapest price for a room in Santa Cruz found in the last 7 days is $95/night. This rate is available with Discount for LA Fire Victims, at Tropical Beach House: Ask Us.
On average, people stay for 3 days when lodging at vacation rentals in Santa Cruz. The average accommodation price for 3 days in Santa Cruz in the past week is $441.

When to book a vacation rental in Santa Cruz

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Information about staying in Santa Cruz

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How long do people typically book vacation apartments for in Santa Cruz?

Those choosing vacation rental apartments in Santa Cruz typically book for at least 3 nights.

When is the best time to book a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz vacation rentals are at their cheapest in May. Rental prices can be around 67% lower per night than in the high season.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Santa Cruz?

The number of operators available for hotels in Santa Cruz is 395 as of April 2025.

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