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. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Watsonville, CA
What's nearby
Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Zmudowski State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 43 min drive - 37.5 km
Getting around
Salinas Station - 32 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
The Beach Street Cafe - 9 min drive
Panda Express - 10 min drive
Imura Japanese Restaurant - 11 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6?
As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6 on Nov 3, 2026 start from $545, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Extraordinary Luxury At The Beach! Sleeps 6 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is just steps from Zmudowski State Beach and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Property was as described, everything worked well close to beach and convenient to my destinations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the property met your expectations and that you enjoyed the convenient location and easy access to the beach. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
We enjoyed nice, clean, spacious accomidations in a very impressive coastal setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 27, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the home nice and clean—and yes, the views here really can be amazing! We’d absolutely love to help you plan your next beach getaway and welcome you back again soon.
Good Afternoon Anna,
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear that you loved your stay. It’s always wonderful to know our guests had such a great experience, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warm Regards,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
It was a great property and location. Kitchen could be slightly better stacked for basics like oil etc. Anyway I highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and its location—it’s always great to hear when guests have a positive experience.
We also appreciate your suggestion about the kitchen basics. That’s very helpful feedback, and we’ll definitely look into ways to better stock those items for future stays.
Thanks again for the recommendation—it truly means a lot. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another great getaway!
The condo is fantastic. It’s very clean, updated, and very comfortable in terms of furniture and beds. It was also very well stocked for cooking and dining throughout the week. There were two of us staying for the week and it serves our needs perfectly. The only drawback for this unit is that it mostly overlooks the parking area and has no ocean view whatsoever. While the blackout shades provide privacy from very public areas, they also leave the unit in total darkness. Luckily, they have great lighting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey and for sharing your feedback with us.
We're delighted to hear that you found the condo fantastic and enjoyed its cleanliness, updated features, and comfortable furnishings and beds. It's wonderful to know that the kitchen was well stocked and provided everything you needed for cooking and dining during your stay. We're especially pleased that the condo was a perfect fit for your week-long getaway.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the view and natural light. While this unit does not offer an ocean view and primarily overlooks the parking area, we're glad to hear that the blackout shades provided privacy and that the lighting throughout the condo helped create a comfortable atmosphere.
Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your comments and look forward to welcoming you back for your next beach getaway!
Our family had a wonderful stay in this fantastic place. The house was clean and well stocked. Excellent location for beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2025
Hi Megan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at pelican point 1 and that you were fond with the location and cleanliness of the home! We'll be sure to share this with our housekeeping team! We hope you keep our home in mind on your next trip to the resort!
Warm regards,
Pajaro Dunes resort
The condo was very clean and comfortable, the beach was beautiful, and my family had a great time really enjoying how close the water was
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Hello Juan,
We're so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful beach vacation with us. We are glad we were able to provide such a fun time for you and your family.
Hope to see you back soon!
Warm Regards,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
Very nicely appointed condo a step away from the beach. Beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the getaway with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed the getaway and found the condo comfortable and well-appointed. We’d love to welcome you back to Pajaro Dunes Resort!
Great location near the beach. Unique shared bathroom layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2024
Wonderful to hear you enjoyed our beach community at Pajaro Dunes Resort. Yes, definitely unique, but we've tried to make the most of our cozy condo. Glad it worked for your stay.
Hi there Brooke,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're happy to hear that you had a great stay, we hope you keep us in mind on your next trip to Pajaro!
Warmly,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
Nice property just steps from the beach. Made for a relaxing adult weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
We stayed for a weekend as part of a large group attending an annual family gathering. The condo has a wonderful location and was very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
How wonderful! Thank you for your review and sharing about your family beach vacation! We're so glad you enjoyed the condo and hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Absolutely love the Dunes! Our second time staying here as a family. The ability to walk to the beach and back, also a short drive from both Monterrey and Santa Cruz. Beautiful for family or as a couple. I imagine even a get away by yourself!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad you and your family returned for another stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort. The easy beach access and central location really do make it perfect for any kind of getaway—family, couple, or solo. We can’t wait to welcome you back again!
Took a quick getaway from the Bay Area, we always enjoy our stays at Pajaro Dunes! Property is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
We always enjoy our stay at Pajaro Dunes resort. It is quiet, clean, and scenic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2020
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Hi Denny!
Thank You for enjoying our community and our beach shores.
Hope to see you soon again!
Warm Regards,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
todd c.
Apr 19, 2018
perfect vacation spot
We were at the end of the road, semi private beach out the back door, half way between Santa Cruz and monterery, 90 min drive from san jose. If you want peace and quiet but close to major cities this is the place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Glad you found our hidden gem on the Monterey Bay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Beautiful home and short walk to the beach. We will definitely be back to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2020
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
We loved the condo. The check in process was a little unclear, and it was difficult to find the condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2023
Hi there Andrew, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay even if the check in process was a bit unclear,. However for any future instances you could always call the front desk of the resort and address any questions you might have or request some assistance in finding the home. We do appreciate all the feedback we can get from all of our guests as we are always looking for ways to improve our services! (:
Check-in threw us off a bit as you have to go to the opposite side of the pajaro dunes that the property is on to get the keys to the room. Turn right into gatehouse instead of left. Then go back left through that different gatehouse after checking in. Thankfully the staff at check-in were extremely pleasant and helpful once there. The condo is beautifully decorated and has really nice recliner power couches. The beach is just a few steps away. There is some rennovation going on outside so you have to go around the front of the unit instead of the normal straight back to the beach, though this is only a few steps difference. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We really appreciate you highlighting your experience, and we’re glad our check-in team was able to assist and make you feel welcome.
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the condo’s décor, the comfortable recliner couches, and the easy beach access. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the temporary renovation work and the slight detour it created.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway in the future!
Everything about this condo was great. From the couches that have reclining chairs in every corner to the short walk to the beach. It has everything you might need in the kitchen. It was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2023
Hi there Trisha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a sweet review! We are stoked to hear that you enjoyed your little getaway from home and that Pelican 1 condo excelled your expectations. We hope to host you again soon!
Warmly,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
Pelican one is roomy, comfy and clean. It’s well stocked, modern and has above average WiFi which the kids truly appreciated. One of the better rentals in Pajaro.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team