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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!

Beachside condo with water park

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!

Welcome to our warm & nostalgic coastal hideaway —your peaceful oceanside oasis overlooking the breathtaking Monterey Bay. Our condo features a newly remodeled kitchen and a cozy living room complete with a TV and a fireplace that accommodates Duraflame logs for those perfect, relaxing evenings. Fresh paint throughout adds to the bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The master bedroom features a comfortable Queen bed, while the guest room offers two Twin beds and convenient access to a Jack-and-Jill–style bathroom, providing privacy and ease for everyone. On the top floor, enjoy an expansive deck with sweeping ocean and river views—the ideal spot for sunrise coffees, sunset toasts, or simply soaking in the coastal tranquility.

If you’re seeking peace and beauty, this is your getaway. Just down the road, indulge in the freshest seafood at Moss Landing, kayak through the Elkhorn Slough where sea otters play, explore the shops and restaurants of Monterey, or sate your wanderlust with a scenic drive to Big Sur. Everything is remarkably close, yet you’ll feel worlds away.

Love staying active? You’ll find tennis courts, walking trails, basketball, beach volleyball setups, bocce ball & horse shoes, and access to one of the most stunning and quiet beaches on the Monterey Bay—all within reach. Our condo faces the bay, delivering unforgettable sunrise views each day.

Our property managers at Pajaro Dunes Resort are available to assist with anything you may need to make your stay exceptional. Nearby attractions include the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium and the quirky Santa Cruz Mystery Spot. Be sure to stop by the lobby store for unique coastal gifts to bring home. Maid service is also available upon request.

Please note: all BBQs in the Pelican condos have been removed due to HOA policy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home away from home.

County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO04469
Certified since 1973
PDA Rental Permit: #74-400-PUD
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
4 & under, not included in guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine. ONLY allowed in designated areas.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Remove all recycling from home to outside bins.
After loading the dishwasher, please do not leave any dishes behind in the sink.
Return furniture to its original location. Close all window coverings. Turn off all appliances and heaters.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Shoes in the home.No Pets Allowed $250 Per Day if pet found.No Smoking on Patio Decks. $250 fine.Allowed in designated areas.Quiet Time 10pm - 8am.
Guest list required for visiting guests. Put any used towels in washing machine, but do not start the cycle. Return furniture to original position.
Remove all garbage, recycling from home to outside bins. Rinse dishes and load the dishwasher, do not start the cycle.Turn heaters, appliances off.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number CO04469

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 40 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve, and Zmudowski State Beach. Sunset State Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and very peaceful. Cleaning feed seem high.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Percy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Love the pelicans

Good facilities. Big empty beach. Good basic beachside property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing weekend

Perfect for my sisters and I. Very quiet and private. Easy check-in process and the staff at the check in office were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Loved the ocean view this place has to offer. Not too far from Monterey. Great place will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great view

Pajaro dunes is a wonderful community to visit. There are security and a gate and a reception office. The condo itself was lovely. The view was outstanding One small concern is the toilets are very short and for people with mobility issues they were hard to get up from.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pajaro Dunes stay

One of the best ocean views we have had.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arantxa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful view and peaceful home

A very nice experience overall! Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DARCY K., Sacramento

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Awesome beach views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Getaway

Clean, same as in photos and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach, great access to nature

A beach like this is obviously amazing when the weather is good - but the apartment is also lovely when the weather is bad. The view is great, the size inside is more than enough for a family of four, and it is neat and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at the Beach

Loved this property. Great view. Short walk to beach. Quiet and cozy. Perfect place for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Page E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC

Great location, proximity to beach and the sound of the waves make this a tremendous place to stay. WE WILL BE BACK.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

We had a wonderful and relaxing time at Pajaro. We enjoyed breathtaking views and enjoyed the pristine beach which is just steps away. The apartment was clean, and really helped us relax and enjoy our little family. It was a real treat to stay here and we would most definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing

Wanted a few days away, and this place was great to slow life down and lower our blood pressure! View is outstanding, property is lovely and even the sofa is really comfy. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Beautiful views. Directly on the beach. Quiet. Whale spouts all over with migration.

We will book this home again. Just recommended it to a colleague from DC who is booking it. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed

Beautiful condo with great views of the beach. Very relaxing and refreshing week
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect unit and stay

We love the views from this unit. It is always tidy and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Deena L.

Liked: Check-in, location

The view was perfect

The property was perfect for my purposes…I wanted to see the bay while I worked. But the unit needs an upgrade, new flooring, new furniture, bathroom remodel. The quality of the bath linens was great, especially given how old everything else was. But, I chose the unit specifically because of the table right in the glass enclosed corner so that I could work and still see the water. Beach access was perfect for twice daily walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Service exceeded expectations

In addition to a sweet unit that was squeaky clean and had a lovely view, a staff member gave us a battery jump start! Perfect experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kimberley M., Scottsdale

Great spot for a quiet-private beach!

Really nice! Great views from deck and windows. We love the quiet/private beach! It is on the 3rd story - but the ramp makes it easy for walking up/bringing luggage. Condo could use some updating...but it was comfortable and nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

P. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal relaxing

Very comfortable place; couch and bed. Spacious and bright. Has all the simple things you needed in the kitchen for cooking except it does not have a BBQ grill. The pictures in listing shows one but I did not see one when i arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

A View from Above M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view. Very quiet beautiful view.

Beautiful view. Very quiet, just steps from beach. Well stocked kitchen. Kitchen very up to date. Need new pillows or guest should bring own pillow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

This unit was clean, well stocked, and the view was fabulous. They made check in a breeze and responded quickly to any questions. The only thing that could have been improved was that the beds were a little hard/not super comfy. But overall it was a great stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer L., Paso Robles CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location can't be beat

We had a wonderful stay at the property and enjoyed our time in the area. My family enjoyed the beach and the recreation options offered in the community, like pickleball. I did not give this property 5 stars, as it can use a bit of updating. It was however, clean, great views and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Overall property was very good - unfortunately let down by a poor check in process.

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pajaro Dunes Resort

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Why they chose this property

Located in a Gated Community with an attendant 24 hours provides a peace of mind and serves as security for a relaxing vacation.

What makes this property unique

Our home is professionally managed by the Pajaro Dunes Resort team. If you need any assistance - from how to operate something, to maid service or supplies, just call! They are at your service 7 days a week, 9-5. We have an After-Hours Answering Service as well should anything come up and you need their assistance!

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