Santa Cruz Villas

Why Choose Villas When Travelling to Santa Cruz in United States

Are you planning a trip to Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal city on the northern edge of Monterey Bay in California? If so, you may be wondering where to stay during your visit. While hotels and resorts are often the go-to options for travelers, have you considered staying in a villa instead? In this blog post, we will explore why choosing a villa when traveling to Santa Cruz can be a fantastic alternative. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or with a group, villas offer a unique and memorable experience.

One of the main advantages of staying in a villa is the privacy and space it provides. Unlike crowded hotels and resorts, where you might have to share amenities and common areas with other guests, a villa offers an exclusive and tranquil environment. Imagine having your own private swimming pool, garden, and patio where you can relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. Villas typically come with fully equipped kitchens, allowing you to enjoy home-cooked meals and truly make yourself at home.

Another reason to choose a villa in Santa Cruz is the unparalleled views they offer. Many villas are strategically situated to capture breathtaking views of the California coastline or the surrounding natural beauty. Waking up to the sight of the Pacific Ocean stretching out before you or watching the sun set over the mountains from your own balcony is a luxurious experience that you won't want to miss. Villas also offer the advantage of being located in quieter, residential areas, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, guaranteeing you a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Additionally, villas are ideal for families or large groups of travelers. Instead of booking multiple hotel rooms and being scattered across different floors or buildings, a villa allows everyone to stay under one roof, fostering a sense of togetherness and making it easier to plan activities together. With multiple bedrooms, spacious living areas, and ample outdoor space, villas can accommodate everyone comfortably, ensuring a memorable vacation filled with shared moments and quality time.

In conclusion, when planning your trip to Santa Cruz, consider the unique advantages of staying in a villa. From the privacy and space they offer to the stunning views and the perfect setting for group travel, choosing a villa will enhance your experience and make your stay in Santa Cruz truly unforgettable. So, why settle for a cookie-cutter hotel room when you can have a private sanctuary to call your own? Start searching for your dream villa and get ready to embark on an extraordinary vacation in this charming coastal city.

Santa Cruz Accommodation lists:

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Beach Hill Bungalow Villa Vista Beach Haven Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi Villas in Santa Cruz Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views Pleasure Point Retreat Villa Santa Cruz Villa Rentals Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach

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Beach Hill Bungalow

📍 121 Younger Way

Cowell Beach is only 0.6 km from the 1-bedroom Beach Hill Bungalow and Mineta San Jose International airport is 50 minutes’ drive away. The villa with a fully furnished kitchen is designed to sleep up to 3 guests.

This accommodation is right in the centre of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is nearby. The 1-bathroom villa is situated 900 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf of Santa Cruz. The bar Coaster's Bar and Grill can be reached after a mere 400 metres away. You can get to the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" about a 5-minute ride away. 2nd Street & Main Street bus station with links to popular tourist attractions, stops in the adjacency of this Santa Cruz accommodation.

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Villa Vista

📍 22800 East Cliff Drive

Villa Vista is within a few steps of Moran Lake Park & Beach and Seabright State Beach. The Santa Cruz villa features a terrace.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is about a 10-minute drive from the accommodation, while Home is around a 10-minute ride from here. The Santa Cruz property offers visiting an own beach located a mere 1 km away. Casa Rosita's includes Mexican cuisine, situated only a 14-minute walk away. Villa Vista is set within 10 minutes' drive of Capitola Beach. Portola Drive & 21st Avenue bus station is not so far from the property, allowing you to easily discover Santa Cruz.

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Beach Haven

Beach Haven is situated in close proximity to Pleasure Point. Set at a 2 km distance from Capitola Mall, the villa has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a patio for your comfortable stay.

Capitola Beach lies 10 minutes' drive from this property. The Santa Cruz accommodation is also set close to Opal Cliffs. Within an 8-minute walk guests can dine in The Point Chophouse and Suda. You can get to Home 10 minutes away by car. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International, about 60 km from this Santa Cruz villa.

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Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi

📍 263 Harbor Beach Court

The 4-bedroom and 3-bathroom villa is within 25 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park and about 18 minutes on foot from from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach". This accommodation features patio views and is provided with an equipped kitchenette area.

The villa is situated in a residential area of Santa Cruz. Furthermore, the centre of Santa Cruz is 30 minutes away from the property. Guests will enjoy American cuisine of Johnny's Harborside, which is just 650 metres away. You can get to Neary Lagoon Park 3 km away. The nearest Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from this Santa Cruz accommodation.

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Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise

📍 105 Treetop Drive

While staying at the 4-bedroom Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise, you'll be within 2.5 km of Pasatiempo Golf Club and approximately a 15-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. This Santa Cruz villa features garden views and is provided with a fully equipped kitchen.

The accommodation is set 5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz about a 10-minute drive away. The Santa Cruz property is housed a 47-minute drive from Mineta San Jose International airport.

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Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Beach Hill Bungalow
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Villa Vista
Family Hotel đź‘Ş Beach Haven

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The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views

📍 235 Linden Street

Seabright State Sandy Beach is within 2.6 km of the 1-bedroom Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views, while Arana Gulch Trail is 25 minutes' walk from here. This Santa Cruz villa stands facing the mountain.

The accommodation is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 48 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The villa is a 25-minute walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Mexican dishes are offered at Vivas Organic Mexican Restaurant, reachable at less than a 14-minute walk away. The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views is set around a 10-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Not too far from the Santa Cruz accommodation you will find Water Street & North Branciforte Avenue bus stop.

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Pleasure Point Retreat Villa

📍 567 35th Ave

Situated around 25 minutes on foot from Esplanade Park in Santa Cruz, the 4-bedroom Pleasure Point Retreat Villa stands close to Opal Cliffs. This Santa Cruz villa is approximately 315 square metres in size.

The accommodation is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, where guests can admire Arana Gulch Trail within a short walk from Pleasure Point. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 4.3 km away and Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from the villa. If you prefer to eat out, Cat & Cloud Coffee can be found merely 450 metres away. Portola Drive & 37th Avenue bus stop is just 400 metres away.

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Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach

📍 2231 Alice Street

The 4-bedroom Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach is situated in Santa Cruz, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and around a 10-minute walk from Moran Lake Park & Beach. This accommodation features garden views and is provided with a kitchen.

The villa is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 52 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The 3-bathroom villa is 5 km from the heart of Santa Cruz. The restaurant Taqueria Michoacan can be reached after about 12 minutes' walk away. Santa Cruz Style Beach Retreat, 5Min Walk To Beach is set approximately 10 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue bus station with links to popular tourist attractions, stops within an easy walking distance from this Santa Cruz accommodation.

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Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach

📍 2231 Alice Street

Boasting the location 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 3-bedroom Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach is also 10 minutes' drive from the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. The villa stands facing the garden.

Located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, it is a 52-minute drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within 5 km. This 2-bathroom villa is within a minutes' drive from Taqueria Michoacan offering dishes of Mexican cuisine. Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach is set within 25 minutes' walk of Pleasure Point. Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue bus stop, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is in vicinity of the Santa Cruz property.

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Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach

📍 2237 Alice Street

Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach is situated 3.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and 10 minutes by car from Home. This villa is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz and consists of 1 bedroom, a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within 5 km. The property is at a medium distance from the pizzeria Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria. This Santa Cruz accommodation is in the vicinity of Sunny Cove Beach County Park. The nearest bus stop is Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue, a mere 5 minutes' walk from Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To Beach.

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Pelton Manor Villa

The 3-bedroom Pelton Manor Villa is 25 minutes' walk from Museum of Art and History and within 14 minutes' stroll of from Cowell Beach. The accommodation features patio views and is provided with a full kitchen.

The villa is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, where guests can admire the Wide Main Sandy Beach within a short walk from Lighthouse Field State Beach. The Santa Cruz property is also set close to Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Riva Fish House offers American specialities and lies a 20-minute walk away. Mineta San Jose International airport is at a distance of 60 km from Pelton Manor Villa.

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Saint Deyns Dream Villa

The 4-bedroom Saint Deyns Dream Villa is set 0.7 km from Moran Lake Park & Beach and offers access to Pleasure Point. The villa has a sunny patio.

Situated in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, this accommodation right next to Opal Cliffs and within 25 minutes' walk of Blacks Beach. Make sure to stop by Corcoran Lagoon, at a medium distance from the Santa Cruz property. Guests can try American dishes in the restaurant Suda located just 1.1 km away. Saint Deyns Dream Villa is merely 0.7 km from Portola Drive & 37th Avenue bus station.

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2 Houses Together, 5 Min Walk To Beach

📍 2231 Alice Street

Home is situated around a 10-minute drive from the 1-bedroom 2 Houses Together, 5 Min Walk To Beach. The Santa Cruz villa features garden views and is provided with a fully furnished kitchen.

Mineta San Jose International airpot is 60 km from the accommodation, while Felt Street County Park is only 0.7 km away. The property, located in the district of Eastside Santa Cruz, is also set 5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Mexican dishes and refreshments can be enjoyed in restaurant Taqueria Michoacan. 2 Houses Together, 5 Min Walk To Beach is close to Sunny Cove Beach County Park. Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue bus station is within a short walking distance to the accommodation, allowing you to easily discover Santa Cruz.

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Amazing 1 Bdrm Guest House Minutes From The Beach

📍 2231 Alice Street

The 1-bedroom Amazing 1 Bdrm Guest House Minutes From The Beach is situated at a 3.4 km distance from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and 700 metres of Felt Street County Park. This accommodation has a terrace.

The villa is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 52 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The 1-bathroom villa is 5 km from the heart of Santa Cruz. The restaurant Guang Zho can be reached after approximately a 13-minute walk away. Amazing 1 Bdrm Guest House Minutes From The Beach is set approximately 25 minutes on foot from Pleasure Point. Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue bus station with links to popular tourist attractions, stops close to this Santa Cruz accommodation.

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Seaview Bungalow

The 3-bedroom Seaview Bungalow offers accommodation in Santa Cruz, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park and at 400 metres of Twin Lakes State Beach. This Santa Cruz villa features a sunny patio.

The property is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, where guests can admire the Wide Main Sandy Beach within a short walk from Santa Cruz Harbor. Furthermore, the centre of Santa Cruz is 30 minutes away from the villa. If you prefer to eat out, Crow's Nest Restaurant can be found approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Seaview Bungalow provides easy access to Five Branches University, a few steps away. 7th Avenue & Bonnie Street bus station is within sight of the Santa Cruz accommodation.

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Opal Cliff Beach House

📍 4355 Opal Cliff Drive

Opal Cliffs is 0.8 km from the 3-bedroom Opal Cliff Beach House, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is a 15-minute drive from here. A solarium and a Jacuzzi can be enjoyed by guests on site.

Such major Santa Cruz sights including Private's Beach are also located nearby. At the Santa Cruz villa you'll be close to Monterey Bay. The accommodation is set a 10-minute ride from Ocean View Park. Mineta San Jose International airport is based 60 km away from the 7-room Opal Cliff Beach House.

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