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Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. University Of California Santa Cruz is 7.7 km away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 9.1 km from the motel. This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.

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9.1
Superb
375 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The property is set 6.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, 7.4 km from University Of California Santa Cruz and 9.4 km from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Sunny Cove Beach. Booked the swell house for a spontaneous trip and it could not have been more perfect. Super clean space, great quality amenities and finishes, awesome location within close proximity to everything we wanted in Santa Cruz.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

Located in Carmel and only 600 metres from Carmel Beach, Carmel Dolores Cottages provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1937, this holiday home is 6.7 km from Presidio Of Monterey Museum and 7 km from Point Lobos State Reserve. When staying at the holiday home, guests can use private entrance. wonderful stay, g8 location, spotless clean lovely veranah and small garden area. 2 toilets which was g8

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9.4
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
US$422.50
per night

Boasting inner courtyard views, Gorgeous 3-bdrm home, walk to town and beach features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around less than 1 km from Carmel Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Fantastic property, very well equipped with everything you would need. It really feels it is managed by the actual owner, not a rental agency. The personal touch of Sunny is everywhere

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10
Exceptional
9 reviews

Facing the seafront in Aptos, Premium Villa - Ocean View - SEASCAPE - Heated 80 Degree Pools - Relaxing Fireplace - Ground Level is an apartment, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a hot tub. Perfect location with a view to the sea and to Santa Cruz on the horizon. Very clean interior, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and amenities. We really enjoy mornings sitting on the patio/deck with our coffee, listening and watching the window into nature's beauty.

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9.4
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$279.65
per night

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pool is situated in Aptos. Boasting a lift, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub. I have stayed at Seascape many many time But this unit was by far the most equipped for the beach and small children if your traveling with them. They have thought of everything

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9.6
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
US$289
per night

Seascape Resort Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz is a beachfront property located in Aptos, 400 metres from Seascape Park Beach and 18 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area, as well as a hot tub and spa facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. I like it because it looks exactly like your pictures

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$227.83
per night

Boasting accommodation with a heated pool, garden view and a balcony, Luxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape is located in Aptos. It is set 400 metres from Seascape Park Beach and provides a lift. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment features a hot tub. Villa was very clean and comfortable. Full of kitchen amenities and coffee. Plenty of beach accessories, games and books. Bidet in bathroom was great. Clean linen. Seascape employees were very friendly and accommodating. Short walk to store and bar. Will be returning.

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9.5
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$306
per night

Featuring a hot tub, Seascape Ocean View Condo is located in Aptos. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment provides an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a lift.

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews

Boasting accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Spectacular Ocean View -Heated Pool and Spa- Seascape is situated in Aptos. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features parking on-site, a hot tub and private check-in and check-out. Beautiful view & balcony setting!

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9.4
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
US$361
per night

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