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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Serene 3 Bed Ocean & River View Condo, Sleeps 7!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort: Serene 3 Bed Ocean & River View Condo, Sleeps 7!

Experience serenity in this 3-bedroom, 2 bath beach condominium! Wind down with ocean and river views from your private deck and expansive windows. Our condo faces the Monterey Bay- perfect for sunrises! This spacious condo offers a bright layout with lots of living space. Our home has a dining room that seats 4 with 2 extra chairs in the master bedroom closet; a blue rocking recliner chair in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TVs with cable in the living room and two bedrooms.

Our spacious condo has a master bedroom with a queen-sized bed, two guest bedrooms - one with a full bed perfect for a couple and the other with a queen-sized bunk bed (both the top and the bottom bunk are queen beds) to sleep up to 7 guests. Equipped with Linens, towels, washer & dryer appliances in the hallway closet near the guest bedroom for all your needs. We have a private WIFI connection, so streaming & browsing the internet is a breeze! The deck makes for perfect evenings enjoying nature and the breeze of the ocean.

Nearby amenities include tennis, volleyball, horseshoes & bocce ball courts are available for use and we also have sports equipment you can rent out for free at our lobby. Stop by our lobby and look at the selection of sports equipment you can rent out for free, browse our DVD library and gift store where you can find breakfast foods, beer & wine, comfy beach clothing, gifts and great kites to fly on those breezy days!

This is the perfect beach home to enjoy tranquility, while being just steps from the beach. Enjoy walks on the beach, watching for whales, otters, dolphins, and various other sea animals!
Please note that all BBQ's in the Pelican condos have been removed due to HOA policy.

County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO04472. Certified since 1973. PDA Rental Permit: #74-400-PUD
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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 32 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 35 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend beach getaway only steps away from the ocean. We love Pajaro Dunes because quiet atmosphere. The accommodations beautifully decorated with beach vibes and all necessities included. Pelican 34 is a must! Loved the ocean and river views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and photos—we truly appreciate it! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed a beautiful beach getaway and that the peaceful atmosphere of Pajaro Dunes made your stay even more special. It’s wonderful that you loved the décor, amenities, and those incredible ocean and river views. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing beach escape anytime. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay—hope to have you back at Pajaro Dunes Resort soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our family. There is a great view of the ocean and the slough. The condo is very comfortable and well equipped. It was a little tricky to find on a dark and rainy night, but once there, it was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
We’re happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time here at Pajaro Dunes. Both the ocean and the slough are truly remarkable, and we hope you were able to catch some amazing sunsets during your stay. We’re sorry to hear that the location felt too dark in the evenings. Thank you for bringing this to our attention—your feedback has been shared with our on-site maintenance team so they can address the issue. If we have the pleasure of hosting your family again, we’d also like to let you know that our Guest Services office is happy to lend LED lanterns or flashlights to help navigate the resort during darker evenings. These can be requested at any time of your visit. We hope to welcome you and your family back for your next beach getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely property with fantastic views and proximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for highlighting the beautiful views and the convenient proximity to the beach in your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future. Best, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, views were amazing very quiet complex. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Good Afternoon Jim, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, the amazing views, and the peaceful atmosphere of the complex. It’s wonderful to hear that you’d choose to stay with us again — we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great Place

Great Place everything was clean. The layout was great, only 1 problem with the outside screen door needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort and appreciated the clean condo and layout. We’ll be sure to address the screen door issue for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige A.

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

Private location with the ocean right out your window

Lovely secluded area yet close to nearby tourist spots. Peaceful quiet surroundings. Listen to the sounds of the ocean and walk on the beach without dealing with any crowds. A special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
Hi there Paige, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a sweet review, we appreciate all the feedback we can get from all of our guests. We're stoked to hear that you were able to enjoy the beach and get away on peaceful walks. We hope to see you again soon! Warmly, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna W.

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

Beautiful Beach

5 days with the grandkids. They loved the beach and the location is remote and quiet, but close enough to run to town. Easy drive to both Santa Cruz and Monterey. The condo was well stocked with all necessary kitchen equipment to make a meal. The beds were comfortable and the project is quiet except for the surf. This is our second time to Pajaro Dunes and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Hi Lorna, It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We love to hear that you and your grandkids enjoyed the beach and found our location peaceful and quiet. We hope to have you stay and enjoy the Pajaro Dunes again. Kindest Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Beautiful condo

This property is everything you would hope for. I cannot recommend it enough. Tranquil, peaceful and beautifully decorated. Our only issue is with the front desk personnel. They sent us on a wild goose chase trying to find the condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Hi there Kathy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a sweet review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the resort and we are sorry about the confusion upon check in. We appreciate all the feedback we can get from our guests as we're always looking to improve our amenities and services. We hope you keep us in mind on your next trip to Pajaro! Warmly, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Nice spot at Pajaro

Our extended family all enjoyed our stay at your Pelican condo. The unit is well stocked with kitchen supplies, comfortable bedding and seating, and we appreciated the large refrigerator and the outdoor sofa area too. Thanks! p.s. May want to swap out the colorful glass knobs on the kitchen cabinet that houses the pots - as it bumps into the neighboring cabinet when open, you're unable to use the pullout cab drawer. Makes it a little tricky to access some of your pans! ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
So great to hear that the whole family got together to enjoy some time on the coast. We are happy that you found the condo comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. We'll share your feedback about the kitchen knobs to the owners, we might be able to do a quick swap to make it easier. Thanks for choosing Pajaro Dunes Resort.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for a weekend getaway

Location is prime. Not quite an ocean view but a partial ocean view. Would have been nice to have the spatio seat cushions and chairs in the closet available vs. me having to pull them out. For the cost of the condo, should be included. Place was clean, and everyone had comfortable beds. Played pickleball. Also, requesting no shoes in the house was a bit much for us. Check in process was a little complicated because we went to the right gate, but have to go the north office, which isn't close and a drive to check in, which is not convenient. Overall, was happy with the place and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thanks for sharing about your beach getaway! We're so glad you enjoyed the home. We'll share your notes with our teams to try to perfect the next guest's stay. Next time, we'd be happy to help drop your key packet off at the other gatehouse for an easier check in - our property is quite large, so checking in at our lobby is to help guests know we are on site to help with anything during their stay. SO glad to hear you were happy with the location & condo! Come stay again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Relaxing Holiday

My family stayed here for 5 nights for our Thanksgiving vacation. The building was quiet and we didn’t hear other occupants very much. The beach is private and not many people were on it when we went for a walks. The unit itself is well equipped. The kitchen had what we needed to prepare our Thanksgiving meal. There were plenty of bath towels and they were nice and plush. The kitchen towels could have been better quality. They weren’t very absorbent when drying dishes. There also wasn’t a dish rack for hand washed dishes, but there is a dishwasher. The only real downside was that the shared bathroom is listed as having a tub and shower combo, but it had a cap/ was repaired so you can’t turn on the shower. It can only be used as a bathtub. However, the master bedroom has a shower in it. Overall we had a wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing stay. I would recommend this unit and I would book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 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
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