Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

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A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a view of the beach.
A spacious living room with a large ceiling fan, a sofa set, wicker chairs, a dining table with a TV, and a view through the glass doors.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, residential buildings, and a small water body.
A narrow hallway with a wicker chest, surfboards, and a 'Welcome to the Beach' sign.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Convertible bed(s)

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Original Ferrell's Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely beautiful! Lots of space for my family of 4. Really enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen, though one small suggestion would be replacing some of the scratched non stick pots with stainless. The queen bed was very comfortable. Gorgeous view of the ocean. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2026
Your comments were beautiful. Thank you so much for choosing Hale Kai for your stay. We hope you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host has supplied their property with luxury items and comfortable beds and seating around the house. The area is peaceful and such a beautiful view! Even toiletries are thoughtful, having a washer/dryer was a plus! Will rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
You and your family were a pleasure to have and we would love to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, convenient house with everything that we needed during our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful - so close to the beach. We really enjoyed the outside living space on the lower and upper decks. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice beach hoise

Owner was responsive to our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These back decks are fabulous, with three nice sitting areas. The large family room overlooks the lower deck, with views of both the bay as well as the lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments. They mean a lot to me. I hope you'll choose to stay at Hale Kai again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

We had a great time.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
I am happy to see that you had a great time. However, I would like to know why there are four stars. Can we improve on something? I am always open to hearing what we can improve on.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an incredible stay for the Iron Man event. A couple family members stayed with us and it was perfect location walking distance to the beach. The host was extremely accommodating for our check-in and checkout times highly recommend to other visitors! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aloha stay

A wonderful home with an ocean view with everything as advertised in the listing. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Trevor we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Twin Lakes!

Comfortable, quiet, clean, and close to the beach. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2023
Thank you for choosing Hale Kai for your vacation home. We hope you decide to stay again soon. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and bird viewing

We loved our family vacation at Aloha Kai. Views of the lagoon and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks so much for the great aloha atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing Hale Kai. I know you have lots of options to choose from and we love to hear you made the right decision to stay at Hale Kai. Hope you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

We had a great time. This property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thank you for your nice review. I hope you get to visit again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz

Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
Thank you - We think it’s a beautiful place also. We love the view of the ocean even from the kitchen Overall it has a wonderful vibe and is a special feeling for many who have stayed there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get-away

What a gorgeous house that was really comfortable for our family and well-stocked with games. You've done a beautiful job keeping the original charm of the house. We loved the close proximity to the beach for daily walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Happy to hear you enjoyed the house. Thank you for your kind review. Come visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We loved the house and the location. Perfect for our little family vacation. Easy walk to the beach and you could see the ocean and beach from home. Great beach chairs that worked as back pack and could hold cold items as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review, and I am happy the house worked out for you and your family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway!

Our family enjoyed the open space within the home. The beds and couches were very comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxing and the beach was a 4 minute walk, which was perfect. We appreciated use of the beach chairs and beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing our beach house for your vacation home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay over and over

The house was beautiful and in a great location. There were 5 of us staying and the house offered something for everyone. Looking out to the ocean evey morning and evening was the best. We had evrrything we needed plus some. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
And we would love to have you come over and over again. Thank you for the wonderful review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Santa Cruz vacation!

Beautifully updated home with Hawaiian vibe in a welcoming neighborhood! Spacious kitchen and dining areas, with comfortable family and living rooms. Plenty of room for a relaxing family vacation (4 adults and baby). Especially loved the two-tiered deck with fire pit and the beach within walking distance! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for your hospitality, Lori.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thank you for a great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Nice place. Besides the view and proximity to the beach, the big upside was all the little amenities that are left for guests (board games, serving bowls, tin foil, beach chairs, etc.). It's also a great house for entertaining - plenty of seating on both levels of the deck. This has the feel of a traditional, old school Santa Cruz beach house. For the price, we were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
It is always a pleasure to hear that our guest were pleased with not just the view and proximity of the house to the beach but pleased with the details that can help you to focus on what’s important and that’s your having a good, relaxing time on vacation. Thank you for this review,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A well equipped home!

My family stayed for a week, we enjoyed every detail! The house had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, home is clean and no detail was spared! Short walk to the beach. It was just beautiful and perfect! My children loved the toys and kids room too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I enjoyed hearing about your experience while you were at the house and am so happy you shared it in a review for others to hear. I hope you will visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay at your Santa Cruz beach house.

We went to fish in Santa Cruz. We didn't get as many fish as we had hoped for, but the house was great. We especially enjoyed the fire pit and barbeque. The location was very close to the harbor and they helped as well. We look forward to returning next spring or summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. Always nice to hear about the things our guest enjoy about the house. We will look forward to seeing you next spring. Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Find!!!

The pictures don’t do it justice! Beautiful, clean, fully equipped! We will definitely be back. I will also be suggesting this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for the beautiful description. We hope to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

California Homecoming!

We really loved this house and it’s location. You can walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Capitola, Soquel, and other places. We brought my 88 year old Mom out for a reunion with our family, which included grand & great grandchildren. The house had plenty of outdoor room , as well as indoor. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2022
Thank you for that great review. We hope you can come to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family trip

This is a cute house that is nicely decorated with a beach vibe. It is very close to a great little beach. You can see it from the deck and walk across the street to get to it. We had 4 adults and a toddler and it worked just fine for us. If it was warmer, I would have enjoyed the outside shower after a trip to the beach. Lori is great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
I love it when families come and stay at our beach house. I want the house to convey a beach vibe, so you feel like your on vacation at the beach and not just another house. I want the house to fulfill everyone's needs in the family, from parents to children, so everyone has enough place and a good time. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

House was great, really reminded us of places we have stayed in Hawaii. It is an older home, but thoughtfully decorated and remodeled kitchens and bathrooms and spotlessly clean. The views from the deck were a highlight. Really short walk to a very nice locals beach. The living space is expansive, though the bedrooms are on the small side. Wasn't an issue for us, being a family of three. The host was responsive to our questions and needs and I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a beach getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2020
Your review was so nice to receive during this time period. I am so happy you had a great time with your family and you were able to enjoy the house and beach in our area given that most of Santa Cruz were closed at the time. Even so, It sounds like you had a wonderful staycation with your family at the house.
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