A university town, Santa Cruz is a popular weekend spot with students taking a well-deserved break here, but the laid-back locals also make it a memorable destination. Several nearby beaches have often been referred to as the finest in the Western Hemisphere — how's that for a reason to visit? Book your Santa Cruz vacation rental for a date in paradise!

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Compare and find a rental meeting your criteria among the 1,032 fantastic vacation rentals from numerous partner websites in Santa Cruz. Each of the offers from the different providers are immediately compared by the search engine to help you save up to 58%.
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning
Keep cool during your trip to Santa Cruz and book a vacation rental with air conditioning.
Popular Rental Amenities in Santa Cruz
Above, you can find the most selected filters in Santa Cruz and the number of properties that offer them. Santa Cruz is the right place to book an accommodation if you travel with your pet or you want a rental with a pool, as the most common amenities are "Pets allowed" and "Pool." It is also possible to look for an accommodation in Santa Cruz if you want a rental with a sauna as 31 of the listed rentals there offer "Sauna."
Waterfront Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz
Searching for an amazing beach house in Santa Cruz?
Apply the 'distance to water' filter during your search and narrow your results to show only the best beach houses for your vacation. You can choose from a range of accommodations in Santa Cruz that are within walking distance from the coast. From pet-friendly rentals by the beach to waterfront offers with hot tubs, the dream accommodation in Santa Cruz awaits - book it now with HomeToGo.

The Weather in Santa Cruz
You can see our climate diagram above. In September maximum temperatures go higher than 77°. January is the coolest month, with average minimal temperature reaching 37°. The rainiest month is March while the driest month is June.
7-Day Weather Forecast in Santa Cruz
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Information about vacation rentals in Santa Cruz
🏡 Vacation rentals available | 1,032 homes |
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💳 Possible discounts | up to 58% |
🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $84 |
⭐ Popular amenities | Pets allowed, Pool and Hot tub |
🐾 Pet friendly homes | 109 homes |
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 425 homes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical nightly price for a vacation home in Santa Cruz?
The price of a night's stay in Santa Cruz starts at $84. If you would like to stay in a house rental, the average price is $765 per night. A bed and breakfast rental Santa Cruz will cost on average $445 per night.
How many vacation homes are available for booking in Santa Cruz?
Currently there are 1,032 vacation homes to choose from for your vacation.
What amenities are most popular for vacation homes in Santa Cruz?
Most travelers look for Pool, Pets allowed, and Hot tub when booking a vacation rental in Santa Cruz.
How many vacation homes with pools are there in Santa Cruz?
Choose from 425 vacation rentals available in Santa Cruz for renting.
Are pets allowed in vacation rentals in Santa Cruz?
Finding a vacation rental in Santa Cruz that allows pets is possible, with 109 pet-friendly available.
What's the best time of year to travel to Santa Cruz?
When booking a vacation home in Santa Cruz, keep in mind that rainy season is usually in March or December, with June often being the driest.
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