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Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55

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A wooden exterior with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the interior including a kitchen and living area.
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a coffee maker, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a building adjacent to the beach.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a blue sofa, and a view of the beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Pajaro Dunes, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55

Shorebirds 55 has just finished remodeling the kitchen. This condo is a well-laid-out condo ideal for two couples, offering two king beds as well as two full bathrooms. With spacious common areas, and large couches in the living room overlooking the breaking waves of Monterey Bay, this condo is perfect for a weekend getaway or your next vacation. Enjoy long walks on the private beach and then cozy up with a glass of wine and a warm fire in the evening. This is a great place to reconnect with friends or family.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1237298vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, whale watching and fishing.
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Pajaro Dunes, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55 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 Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 55 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Monterey Bay. Sunset State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful location and wonderful little condo. Host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and will be staying again! We love it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the beach ..

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was really nice and close to the beach There was plenty of parking and the complex easy to access
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend getaway

Had a wonderful two night getaway stay for my wife’s birthday weekend! The unit was well appointed, clean, spacious and amazing views of the sunset! Will be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother daughter granddaughter get away

We had a wonderful time at the property. Wish the sofa and beds were a bit more comfortable but other than that it was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

We enjoyed the views, long walks on the beach and pickleball courts. Looking forward to coming again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place with perfect view

Me and my father spend Christmas together as hes getting older. The place was clean, comfortable and had the perfect view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Condo

Had a great time and the view of the beach and ocean was great!! It was relaxing and calming with the waves crashing against the beach. Definitely going to come here again. Close to other activities too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This trip was another amazing and enjoyable one at a beautiful property with outstanding views! Every summer we do a Mom/Son trip and this year we brought Gma also. There were a few kitchen supplies missing and not enough lids/large bowls but we made it work. Thankful for the opportunity to share a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2025
Hi Jill, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for making our property part of your special Mom/Son tradition — and this year with Grandma too! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and your time together. I appreciate you letting us know about the kitchen supplies; we’ll be adding the missing items and more large bowls with lids to make future stays even more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip. Warm regards, Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good and not so good

Overall it was a wonderful place to stay. However, the wifi is reallllly sloooow. And the living room furniture has holes and broken places.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable beach stay with lovely view

My family and I enjoyed a few nights here in this comfortable little unit with a lovely ocean view. Noting a few things I didn't read in the listing that might be helpful to others: the furniture has been updated from previous reviews. The couch and armchair appear fairly new and were comfortable. The kitchen has coffee beans and a coffee grinder, but a minimum of cooking essentials: only salt and pepper and a few other spices. The proximity to the beach is incredible when traveling with kids and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back at the Dunes!

My mom had a condo at Pajaro for decades. We all-loved it so and enjoyed its unique vibe❤️. Have returned many times and always had a great relaxing get away. Thank you ! The condo was well outfitted and had everything we needed 😍. Yesterday we attended a lovely live music concert on the Pelican side. Fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pajaro Dunes celebration

The unit is in a great location, good view of the ocean ! Easy walk out to beach as long as you can handle a flight of stairs. Nice beach, not crowded. We enjoyed the location a lot. The beds and furniture are dated/older, pillows are not comfortable at all. The property needs some updating and kitchen utensils need to be replaced/ upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Ok as homebase

Ok as home base but any activity (including restaurants) requires a long drive. Very remote. Highway 1 was a nightmare whenever we tried to go somewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Loved the view of the ocean as you walked in the door! Gray cloudy skies, but we were still able to take peaceful walks along the beach each day. Beautiful setting for my daughter and I to research our family history. When we came upon a roadblock in our research, we would stop and enjoy the view of the ocean or go take a walk together. Special memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beach stay

Pros: the location! Can’t get any closer to the beach. The beds were comfy. The kitchen was small but worked great for us. The cons: the sofa wasn’t very comfy. The master shower didn’t drain properly. We had wild weather….thunder, lightning and a tornado warning. Loved getting away with my husband and without the teens!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shorebird 55

Thank you for a lovely stay at shorebird 55, the condo was perfect for our needs. The location is quiet and the beach is very nice, if your looking for a chill location. The Parjaro Dunes are so beautiful. The condo is set up with everything you might need for cooking & relaxing on the beach. I recommend buying food before. No shopping is available directly in the area. About a 20 minute drive to any shopping or restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Pajaro Dunes has always been a special spot for us and once again it delivered. We had our grandchildren for two night and made wonderful memories shell hunting, fishing and just enjoying our time together. There is never a need to go to town. This unit is very nice and clean, the only down side is the living room furniture is basically outdoor furniture and not very comfortable. Kitchen needs lg bowls
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
With updating this property could be really great. The master bathroom was almost disgusting—the laminate countertop was broken, the shower curtain was moldy and the toilet seat was far from new. The rest of the condo was ok, but there are no frills here and the kitchen is sparse. Towels were threadbare and for being a beachfront property there were two beach towels, two chairs and nothing else. New towels, an ice chest and some kids beach toys would have gone a long way. The view from the living room though was beautiful. This property is isolated and not close to anything, but very peaceful. Owner was quick to respond to questions at check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpet was dirty. It left my bare feet black. Otherwise the property was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Thank you for reporting. Carpets get cleaned this week. Glad everything else meet your expectations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend get away

Our stay was nice. The place is lovely and spacious for the two of us. It has everything we needed as far as bathrooms stocked, bedroom & kitchen furnished. Livingroom had books to read and TV to watch. Although the place looks outdated and need some TLC it is still very quiet, peacdful and enjoyable. I loved hearing the ocean waves and looking out the window. However, i could not get comfortable on the couch, it definitely needs to be replaced, those cushions are not comfy at all. And i was very disappointed that the fireplace was not operational. That was the second thing i was looking forward to relaxing there with a fire lit watching the waves as the rain was coming down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Shorebirds 55

I am being brutally honest But the ambiance is just not there. The electric heaters are rusted; the outdoor furniture doesn’t make it as a sofa and chair (uncomfortable); needs paint; and overall very outdated (bathrooms especially). Comforters are very ugly!!!! For a place as nice as Pajaro Dunes - this was a disappointment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Mixed feelings over rating

Downloaded app to save check-in instructions. They are old and incorrect. Save the email you receive weeks before!Nicely remodeled and fantastic view from the living room. Great access to the beach. Furniture is newer and in great shape. Shorebirds 55 is a 2 bedroom, 2 king bed unit so it should be ideal for couples rather than families. Pots/pans, bowls, and linens were a step above frat house. Cheap aluminum cookware, worn out nonstick pans, mismatched bowls, only 3 placemats and one kitchen towel. Bathroom towels had to be at least 3 years old and frayed the full length. What a shame there isn’t attention to the details that would make the place as nice as the furniture, location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Return visit to Pajaro Dunes

I have now stayed at Pajaro Dunes 3 times. As usual love the beach and the spaciousness of the unit for a 4 night stay. The only things this time is the property lighting around our Building (Bldg B) was inadequate, including the lighting of the sign for all building. Secondly using the path from the staircase to the edge of the dunes had 2 covered sand-covered steps, that could not be seen but caused one of us to twist their ankle.(maybe a warning sign could have alerted us.) Also, WiFi for the multiple blgs was out for 3 days. This made any services (Amazon Prime TV, Pandora, etc unusable. and this outage was not caused storms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2024
Thank you for the feedback, so glad you like the location and the property. We have let our HOA know about the exterior of the building so they can address these needed repairs promptly. Glad to say WiFi issue has also been resolved.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all the Condo met our needs. Great views of the Harvest Moon out the front window and on the porch. Whales and dolphins too. Regarding cleanliness. A large stain found on the back side of the large green bedspread leads me to think what else I don't see that is dirty. Guest bathroom shower had areas of mold.Concerns about the water. We felt we had to go buy drinking water even though the warning in the kitchen indicated that was not necessary. Thank you for leaving a gallon of bottled water.Regarding comfort. The guest room pillows were very flat and hard. I should have brought my own but didn't think I needed to.There was only one wash cloth provided for 2 of us for 4 days so we found a place to buy more cloths. Ended up having to use the blue make-up cloths the first morning.. sorry.TV. No matter how much we tried to follow the multi-step directions on how to turn on the TV we could never get the TV on. Just wanted to watch the news. We love to go antique shopping and we used the guest book to get the addresses. We went to each one in Aptos and Soquel however there were no Antique shops...there were other businesses at those addresses. However we found other Antique shops elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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Hosted by Judy or Brandy

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At The Dunes
Business Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
(831) 768-7285
Property Managers: Judy Baker and Brandy Banuelos

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