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Cozy 2 BR Beachfront Retreat - Ocean Views, Family Friendly, Near Monterey & SC

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Living area
Room
Outdoor dining
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 2 BR Beachfront Retreat - Ocean Views, Family Friendly, Near Monterey & SC

Escape to the serene beachfront gated community of Pajaro Dunes Resort and experience the ultimate coastal getaway at our charming Shorebirds 2-bedroom condo. Located on the second level, with no stairs to climb. Nestled just steps from the sand, this cozy retreat offers breathtaking views of Monterey Bay—only a 29-minute drive away.

Start your morning with coffee on the balcony, taking in the salty ocean breeze, or gather around an outdoor fire pit for a magical evening under the stars. Inside, unwind in the inviting living room, featuring a warm electric fireplace—perfect for coastal evenings.

The master suite features a plush king bed and its own private balcony, creating a peaceful sanctuary to wake up to the sound of waves. The guest bedroom includes a queen-size bed and a twin bunk bed, making it ideal for families traveling with kids.

Spend your days exploring nearby gems like Sunset State Beach (11 minutes away) or the quaint town of La Selva Beach (just 13 minutes away). When it’s time to relax, the condo offers all the comforts of home: a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, smart TV with satellite/cable, and high-speed WiFi. Essentials like towels, basic soaps, and an iron and board are also provided for your convenience, a propane BBQ (Propane is not provided but 1lb canisters are available in lobby store for purchase.)

Whether you're seeking a peaceful beach escape or an adventure along the Central Coast, our Pajaro Dunes beachfront condo offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Start planning your dream vacation today! County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate Certified since 1973. PDNA Rental Permit: 34-45U
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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks 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. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Cannery Row - 50 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 35 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberta B.

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

Awesome Stay

Our stay was great .. the condo was very nicely furnished and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad you had a great stay and found the condo comfortable and well-furnished. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

millie s.

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

Ocean View

My family had a great time at the beach and this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you! We're glad your family had a great time at the beach and enjoyed our condo's ocean view. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will definitely rent next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback; we truly treasure it. To hear that you plan on returning next year is the highest compliment and fills us with immense pleasure! We look forward to the distinct pleasure of welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Great vacation

Great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genise H.

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

Ocean

Great location, love being right by the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Perfectly lovely

Setting was great and unit lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena D.

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

Beautiful view! Very peaceful!

This is the second time at the property. Very cozy with a great view of the ocean! Beach is clean and a great for a long walk! Will continue to come to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert R.

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

Outstanding

The property as excellent, just as advertised. The unit was well appointed and very clean. Excellent view of beach and ocean.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Great to hear you loved your stay with us at Pajaro Dunes Resort! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the condo and our beautiful property! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Very comfy condo

We very much enjoyed our stay at the condo. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was great for relaxing and watching the waves. The beds were extremely comfortable and we slept great after our days filled with hikes and bike rides. I’d highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Hello Chris, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the condo! Its always a joy to hear that our guests were able to experience the surrounding area as well as relax enjoying the ocean. We would love to have you stay again! Kindest Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Incredible views and a very nice unit

Great option for Pajaro Dunes. I've stayed in a lot of different units here and none of them have had the views of this unit. Kitchen was well stocked and the apartment was very spacious. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page E.

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

Always a great time!!

Very convenient. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anasua G.

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

weekend getaway

Nice view condo, beautiful complex. Kitchen updated, bathrooms are not.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2020
Thanks so much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Shorebirds in Pajaro Dunes. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena D.

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

Beautiful view!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Very quiet and peaceful property. Beautiful view of the ocean from living room window. Check in and communication with property management team was seamless. Look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michelle B.

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

Friends reunited

Two friends enjoying the ocean and beautiful setting. So relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2022
Hello Michelle, Thank you for your amazing review! I do believe you might have forgotten to rate us on all items since it shows only a 1 star review. If you do not mind going back and changing the review to reflect your comments we would really appreciate it. If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to give our office a call. We are happy to assist 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool weather getaway

Beautiful view of the ocean. Furniture, dishes etc appear 2nd hand. Weather was a bust as too windy and cool to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for the honest review! We hope to welcome you back soon in a different condo with better weather! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Amazing ocean views

Well appointed, clean and inviting. Great ocean views! Quiet & peaceful. Perfect for 2 couples. Floor plan/layout affords privacy. Kitchen has everything you need for a long weekend. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2023
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your review! Its such a delight to hear that you enjoyed the home as well as the beach. We are definitely the place to go for peace and quiet. We would love to have you stay again. Warmest Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil C.

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

great quiet spot

The property is a quiet condo complex right on the beach, nestled amongst the dunes. There is a friendly family vibe here. Check in and out were easy. This unit is well located, Beautiful beach! After taxes and VRBO fees and conversion to USD, the units are pretty pricey. Dated furniture and fixtures added to the sense that the value was not quite there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
We’re thrilled that you found the beautiful oceanside setting relaxing & enjoyable. Our beach is indeed secluded and pristine! Next time you’d like to visit, we do have fully remodeled, modern homes that you might prefer. This homeowner is hoping to do some updates soon and we will share your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimi M.

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

Comfortable

We enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed and was convenient to access. The Security guy in the booth was always super nice and helpful. The facility is very dated and could use some remodeling. We did deal with a broken ice machine, 2 burners did not work and there was a weird smell in the master bathroom. Overall, we were very happy there and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us! Thanks for your sharing your feedback. We wish we could have helped resolved some of the issues during your stay. Our teams are here 7 days a week to help assist you with anything that may come up. The stove burner ended up being a simple fix, as the burner coil wasn't plugged in all the way. We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Pajaro Dunes Resort.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cooling off on the coast

Had a lovely stay at Pajaro during heat wave in the SF Bay Area. The view was lovely, the setup was comfortable. Although the bed setup in the guest room was different - I believe it was a queen size & bunk beds. We did not appreciate the bunk beds as we were all adults. Well stocked. A little dated/dusty, the buildings are also quite weathered, but hey - we are at the beach enjoying the ocean view and temps! We did a number of day trips to Carmel and Monterey, Capitola too. So we had the best of the beach towns/tourist areas and quiet/natural Pajaro.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for sharing about your stay. We love that you were able to beat the heat and explore the wonderful Monterey Bay coast. We're so sorry you were surprised about the bunk beds; the owners just updated the single twin to a bunk bed. We'll be sure that everything is updated in our marketing. We're glad your found the condo stocked and enjoyable. Yes, our condos were built in 1973 and Pajaro surely has its own coastal climate. Hopefully we can host you all again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara R.

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

Peaceful beach getaway

We have stayed at several condos in this complex and have enjoyed ourselves each time. The beach is great and uncrowded. This units was clean and had a well-stocked kitchen. The washer/dryer combo is probably on its last legs, but it was functional. The shower/tub combo is set up very high for some reason and made it difficult to get into/out of. I would suggest leaving some glass cleaner in the unit so that guests can wipe down the glass table top. Overall a great stay, and I would come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you for the amazing & honest 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

c k.

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

Valentine's trip

We had a great stay, first time at this condo but have been staying in different condos in Pajara Dunes for over 10 years, every Presidents weekend. We loved this condo and hope to stay in it again. Easy walk to the beach! Great view and the husbands loved the two swivel chairs. Kitchen was great, fully stocked with dishes and cookware, new refrigerator. Only a couple of suggestions, the second bedroom needs more attention, it is too dark! I had to get a flashlight to see clothes that I put in the closet and it's very dark in there to get dressed and undressed. Also the queen bed was up against the wall, we moved it for easier access for us. It also needs a nightstand on both sides for couples to use to place phones, water, etc. But we made it work and loved the all the rest!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 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
Verified

8/10 Good

c k.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Pajaro our favorite

This is the third time we have stayed in this condo in four years. We love it there and the view is wonderful. But we were very disappointed that the fireplace was condemned and not useable. The weekend we were there if rained off and on and it would have been nice to have a great fire going. Also the internet was out, though not a necessity, the office said someone would come by and fix it during our stay. No one showed up during the time we were given, and after a call to the office about it, no one got back to us about it. We had asked about an earlier check in, but instead were offered a late check out, which we did not want. We were not offered any kind of discount or credit for the inconveniences of that weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2024
Hi there Cynthia, T Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We do appreciate all the feedback we can get from our guests as we're always looking for ways to improve our services and amenities.We are sorry that there were WiFi issues you experienced during your stay, Spectrum did update all of our shorebird homeowners WiFi networks and passwords. It was a hoot trying to reach all of the homeowners and retrieve new networks and passwords but we got through it! Unfortunately you were here when all of this was the midst of the chaos, however we're so sorry & we'd like welcome you back with a VIP package for your next stay. Please call our resort directly to get more infomation on this package :) We hope to see you again soon! Warmly, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

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

Great condo

Internet is not good. Need more comfortable furniture. Almost impossible to open living room slider tothe deck. Need new hallbath faucet and open/close lever for tub. Pots pans utensils very well stocked. Need less large mirrors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Hello Sherry, Thank you for your feedback! We will definitely relay this information to our team and have those issues fixed. We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the internet. If you are interested in renting a condo with its own internet we are more than happy to assist you. We hope to have you stay with us in the future! Best Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful friendly place right in front of the ocean with great staff BUT NO RELIABLE INTERNET

Beautiful friendly place right in front of the ocean BUT NO RELUABLE INTERNET AND NO ONE TO FIX IT. WIFI is property management company and it worked. Homeowners Assocation has internet and not maintained. We had a family emergency and spent hours trying to connect. BOOOOOOOO!0
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Hello Laurie, We appreciate your honest feedback! We are sorry for the issues you experienced with the internet during your stay. Unfortunately, being located in a rural area comes with its perks and downsides. If you do decide to stay with us again we do have condos with their own wifi. Our team is more than happy in assisting in finding a home to accommodate your needs. Best Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Nice place

Had problems with internet but that was fixed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
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