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Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Beachfront condo for sun and fun

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Ocean view from large living room windows.
Watch waves sitting in a bright high ceiling living room sofa and swivel chairs.
Watch the birds while having a nice walk on the beach
Sunset view from inside. Photo taken from living room-August 2022.
Clean kitchen with brand new appliances, cookware and utencils

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21043 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, La Selva Beach
  • Place, Sunset State Beach
  • Place, Monterey Bay
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom with Ocean View

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Relax and enjoy spectacular ocean views and sunsets from this newly remodeled 1 bedroom and 1 bath ocean front condo on the most desirable 3rd (top) floor, with high ceilings and abundant natural light, on the Monterey Bay; located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, California Central Coast. The beach is famous for beautiful and picture perfect sunsets. View dolphins, whales, sea otters, sea lions and ships/boats passing by from the living room or deck or beach. Steps away to get down to the sand/beach. On warm days, open the windows and patio doors for fresh cool ocean air and ocean sounds and have a wonderful sleep in the night. No noise from above unlike 2nd and 1st floors condos. Enjoy morning sun with coffee and a glass of wine in the evening while watching sunset. Fully furnished, including linens. Departure cleaning only. Remodeled and newly listed in July 2022 with all brand new leather furniture, Cal King bed, flooring, carpet, brand new appliances, and plenty of can lighting and ceiling fans. Washer/dryer included. The condo rental is limited to 2 adult guests. Located in a security gated community with plenty of parking. Golf at world renowned courses 40 minutes to the South, shop at nearby Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, Carmel, or drive about an hour north to San Francisco for the day. Address: 101 Shell Drive, Watsonville, CA 95176.

This is one of the best Pajaro Dunes rentals overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Sunset State Beach. Absolutely no pets and no children. This is a non smoking condo including balcony areas. Secure high speed wifi. (TOT# VR00009)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close all curtains
Set all thermostats to 45 degrees F
Lock the main door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Security will not allow more than 2 adults for this unit.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR00009

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. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Selva Beach - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 31 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Street Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 88 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liza C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lusting was accurate view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property …..extremely clean, quiet , and comfortable.Looks like it was recently remodeled and repainted.Enjoyed our stay and will look forward to another visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Beach getaway

Enjoyed a weekend away at Pajaro Dunes. A beach resort tucked away on the coast. Quiet, beautiful beach, foggy and cool (typical weather for June) and a nice break from inland heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

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

Stunning view!

The property was very clean and well maintained. The view was amazing. I loved being able to hear the waves crashing from the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dierdra B.

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

It was absolutely beautiful, pleasant, quiet and peaceful! I absolutely recommend it.

Booking this place was easy, checking in and out was easy and the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Overall very satisfied

It was great! Had all the necessities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin W.

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

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our stay! The view and sounds of the ocean were wonderful! The bed was very comfortable! I slept wonderfully with the sliding glass door open! The complex is quiet. Super easy access to the beach! Decor is a bit dated, but place was very clean which is super important to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at this beach front property. Owner very responsive and quickly responded to my questions. Very detailed instructions for appliances and even light switches labeled. Easy to check in, property clean and we didn’t want to leave! This third floor location was amazing with high ceilings. Hope to be back again soon!Bring your beach towels, low beach chairs, Brita/water filter pitcher, Kleenex box, dryer fabric sheets and ziploc bags. (Owner does have two of those foldable stick outdoor chairs in bags that are a higher/standard chair height, if you like.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando L.

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

Spectacular views

Beautiful property, amazing views! Easy communication with owner. Condo is well stocked and very clean. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Awesome Condo

Great Place Homey Feel Well Equipped Host Was Superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Beach Paradise

We absolutely loved this location. Being steps away from the beach, wonderful views from the room and all the necessities in the condo. We will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Very clean and well-maintained. Great view of the ocean. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandy b.

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

Amazingly peaceful getaway!!

The property was very accurately described. Very clean, updated & super quiet. The host made everything very simple and easy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Lovely getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and pretty oceanfront condo. We especially appreciated the comfortable king size bed and well equipped kitchen. We definitely hope to return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Watsonville Wonder

We absolutely loved our stay at the condo! The views were incredible and with the screen doors open you can hear the amazing sounds of the ocean waves crashing, it was so peaceful! We can't say enough about how much we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The condo was super clean and had everything we needed. Great location, easy drive to so many great places! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

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

Pajaro Dunes

The condo was super clean, updated, and well taken care of. The quick access to the beach was convenient. The home had a great view of the ocean and it was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

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

Amazing Stay!

Loved our stay at this property. Enjoyed sipping my morning coffee and watching the dolphins play in the ocean and gazing at the beautiful sunset over a glass of wine. We were feet from the ocean and took a beautiful 3 mile walk on beaches that aren’t crowded and it was lovely. The host was super awesome when it came to communication and was incredibly accommodating. The bed was so comfortable, and we felt right at home. The place was very clean and check in and check out, instructions we’re clear. Would love to come back for another visit. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Nice getaway

We always enjoy our stays at Pajaro Dunes, and this property was no exception. It was very clean and comfortable. No problems with communication, check in or check out procedures. We enjoyed the electric "fire"place. We would definitely come again. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque R.

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

What a view

I was so pleased when I opened the door to the most beautiful view. We were attending a party nearby and really only needed a bedroom so we didn't use the kitchen for anything more than coffee, but we had 2 choices in coffee machines, plenty of dishes if we needed, and a TV with stations. The place was perfect.a
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Even Better Than It Looks In The Photos

Excellent in every way. The property was nice and quiet, and so was the beach. It was so peaceful, and we could hear the waves from the bedroom (and see them from the living room). We were very comfortable and would recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a nice beach getaway. It's so great when the positive reviews we all read on sites like VRBO and *hope* will be true wind up being 100% true. In this case, I would say the property was even better than the reviews, in fact. Many thanks for a truly fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

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

D-137

Issue with WiFi and communication with owner was poor. No other issues. A beautiful and quiet weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was very clean, comfortable stay peaceful by the water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean, everything was labeled and directions for everything was very clear. Location and the beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fahran R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
While I was laying in bed, I observed multiple small almost microscopic bug crawling all over the front of my phone while using it. I awoke with bug bites on my leg earlier that same day….Told owner. A partial refund would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Took my wife here for her birthday. We had a fabulous stay for 3 nights. The location was very peaceful and quiet. This unit was very clean and had everything we needed to cook meals. The bed was very cozy and warm and the bathroom very clean as well. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a quiet 2 person stay. We will be looking to return again we loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Condo Manager/Owner

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Owners are Professionals living and working in Bay Area over 25 years. This condo is for personal use as well as rental. We love being at the ocean condo whenever possible.

Why they chose this property

Quiet getaway, feels like a private beach! We love being on the top (3rd) floor, very quiet with nice ocean view and abundant natural light, especially with high ceiling in the living room. In the night, we open the windows and doors for fresh air and ocean sounds and sleep. Until recent past we owned a beautiful unit on the 2nd floor with a super view for 10 years in the same complex but sometimes we felt claustrophobic because of minimum natural light and less privacy. So, we sold our 2nd floor unit, got a 3rd floor condo, remodeled and put to use. We really enjoy everything including sitting on the sofas and watching wave after wave with coffee cup or a glass of wine.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful view from living area of the condo including bedroom. Enjoy sunset sitting on the sofa or deck. Very fresh ocean breeze. Enjoy the top spacious condo on the top floor with quiet time.

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