Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive

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A modern living room with a large window offering a view of the beach and buildings.
A wooden pergola entrance to a building with a sign for Papago Dunes Company.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dining area with a view of the city through a large window.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and 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 and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 42 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 60 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beachfront living near Santa Cruz fun! 28 min drive 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 Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patty and Leticia leasing the condo were excellent communicators regarding the property, amenities and community. Both written and prior calls were clear appreciated regarding delivery and return of the home. This is a gated community adding as a prestigious amenity. When considering other properties in the area during Monterey Car Week, Pajaro Dunes, was a very viable option and we would definitely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pajaro Dunes. Thank you as well for taking such great care of the condo and for following all of the house rules during your visit. We're pleased that our communication regarding the property, amenities, and community helped make your stay smooth and enjoyable. It's great to know that you appreciated the security and exclusivity of our gated community, especially during the busy Monterey Car Week season. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're honored that Pajaro Dunes stood out as a viable option among other properties in the area. We would be thrilled to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway in the future. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

We loved being at the beach. Furniture and carpet was a little old. Kitchen had everything! All was clean. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you Denise for your review! We are so glad you had an amazing stay with us! Great to hear that the kitchen had everything you needed and you found the condo clean & comfortable. We'll reach out to the owner about updates to their furniture & carpet, hopefully this will be updated soon. Thank you, Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Patio railing was rotted

We stayed on second floor patio railing was rotted. My husband and granddaughter almost fell through. My husband did fall through.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
We were so grateful for this discovery & report, and especially that no one was injured. We are pleased to report that the HOA replaced both the rail board that was rain damaged, and the security mesh that had loosened at the very top when the chair was backed up into it, as shared with us. Thankfully, the sides and base of the steel mesh were completely intact so nothing could pass thru, but this must have been unnerving! We immediately ordered full repair which has been completed. Thorough inspection has also been done and all now found safe & secure. Thank you for reporting this to us! Before & after photos are available, of course. We are so sorry for the startling experience. Our mgmt company has also offered to host you for a complimentary 2 night stay in their CEO’s personal 3 bdrm beach level condo to provide you with another more relaxing getaway! Please call to arrange available dates.
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