Entire home

Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH

Family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz

Photo gallery for Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH

Location!  Location! Across the street from Natural Bridges State Beach Park.
2100 sq ft beach house on a quiet, cul-de-sac across from Natural Bridges.
The living room is full of natural light and adjacent to the dining room.
Sitting area in the living room.
The dining room table seats 6-10 with a high chair, booster chair and mess mat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1- Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2- Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4- Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1- Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3- Upstairs Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4- Outdoor Shower Only

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Before booking, you can ask the Owner a Question by clicking on the text under the blue Book NOW button.

Located on the beautiful Westside in Santa Cruz, across the street from Natural Bridges State Beach Park, 1 1/2 blocks to the Natural Bridges State Beach and scenic West Cliff Drive promenade. Close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, downtown Santa Cruz, University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC), and prime surfing spots at Cowell's Beach, Mitchell's Cove, Pleasure Point, and Steamer Lane. Walk to the gourmet market on Swift Street, where you'll find winery tasting rooms, yoga studios, coffee shops, New Leaf Market (a mini-Whole Foods), and plenty of restaurants. The family-friendly house is perfect for multi-generational travel.

GATEWAY LOCATION FOR THE BAY AREA!
The property is conveniently located less than an hour and a half from the Bay Area's major cities and airports. Downtown San Jose and the San Jose Airport are approximately 30 minutes away. The San Francisco Airport is 60 minutes away, as are Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach. Downtown San Francisco is 80 minutes away, and you can easily reach Sonoma and Napa wine country in about two hours.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YOU WILL 'SHORE' LOVE OUR FAMILY BEACH HOUSE!

Our 2,100-square-foot home caters to families. We have everything you might need for kids (including a high chair, booster chair, and more) or a day at Natural Bridges Beach with your family (including sand toys, umbrellas, cooler, beach chairs, a beach wagon for all your stuff, and more), which is only a block and a half away and has seasonal lifeguards.

More importantly, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, we have the perfect setup for a large family traveling with their nanny or other caretaker. On the first floor, you'll find the main living areas, including one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a bathroom with a shower. The downstairs has a spacious dining room, which can seat up to eight people. A large living room is adjacent to the dining room, and a comfortable family room is off of the kitchen. The downstairs has tile and luxury vinyl plank floors.

Upstairs, the two kids' bedrooms are in the front of the house and share a bathroom. One of the kids' bedrooms has a single twin bed with a trundle twin bed, and the other has a queen-size bed. The master bedroom is located down the hall at the back of the house, and it boasts a king-size bed, a flatscreen TV, a huge soaking tub, and plenty of storage.

The backyard is another highlight of the home. It has an outdoor living area with a gazebo, patio furniture (for both adults and kids), and a shower with warm water that you can use to rinse off after a day at the beach. The outdoor living area gets the perfect mix of sun and shade, and it's a great place to kick back on the weekends or at the end of a long day. The kids can also play in the backyard while you watch from the family room, dining room, or kitchen. The property is located on a safe and quiet cul-de-sac.

As mentioned, our beach house is only a block and a half from Natural Bridges State Beach, near scenic West Cliff Drive (great for long walks by the ocean!) and the UCSC Seymour Long Marine Lab. You can easily walk to Swift Street, where you'll find winery tasting rooms, yoga studios, New Leaf Market (a mini-Whole Foods), and plenty of restaurants. If you'd like to venture further, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf is approximately two miles away.
****************
** A separate signed vacation rental agreement and a copy of a government-issued ID are required 36 hours after booking on VRBO/Homeaway. Absolutely, no refunds are given for cancellations and early check-outs.

The monthly rental rate includes a $550 allowance for utilities, including gas, electric, garbage, water, and internet. Guest are responsible for any overages over the allowance.**

The maximum occupancy for overnight and day visitors is 10 people, including children. VRBO and the owner charge an additional fee for the 9th and 10th persons. Please note that we do not allow large parties or weddings at our home. Santa Cruz City has a strictly enforced noise ordinance from 10 pm to 8 am.

Our local host lives in the neighborhood. She contacts guests 48 hours before check-in and on the day of check-in. She can answer any questions and provide local recommendations during your stay.

The City of Santa Cruz has issued a Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP) STR18-0119 and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate 001095 for this property. A TOT of 14% is collected and remitted to the City of Santa Cruz for rentals less than 30 nights.

**This is a pet and smoke-free home. Please no visiting pets. **

Keywords: Beach House, Santa Cruz, West Cliff, Beach, Natural Bridges, Surf, Surfing, UCSC, Westside, west side, Cowell's Beach, Lighthouse, boardwalk, Long Marine Lab, Hwy 1, Kids, Family, University of California Santa Cruz, Beach home, vacation rental, beach house, Walk to Natural Bridges Beach & cafes **30 DAY Min** **BEACH and TEACH, WFH**.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is tons of kids gear as outlined in listing.
default

Events

No events allowed
Beach house is surrounded by owner occupied homes.
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Beach house is surrounded by owner occupied homes.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR18-0119

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Natural Bridges State Park, 2222 Beach and Natural Bridges State Beach. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Susan Loop

Host profile image
I graduated from University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) back in the days when the students adopted the banana slug as the school mascot, there were no grades and Natural Bridges State Beach Park had two natural bridges over the ocean. After four years, I was ready to leave Santa Cruz for life in the big city- San Francisco!

I re-discovered Santa Cruz after being gone for almost two decades and planning my 20th college reunion. The timing coincided with the birth of our child. I experienced what the area had to offer and was impressed by the changes and reassured by the familiarity.

Santa Cruz is an easy getaway from our San Francisco family home. We find the drive very therapeutic with the transition from our fast paced lives to our Santa Cruz sanctuary. The 75 minute drive to Santa Cruz from San Francisco is beautiful through the evergreens on Highway 17 or by the ocean on Highway 1.

Why they chose this property

Our search lasted almost 2 years for our perfect beach house on the Westside of Santa Cruz! We wanted a remodeled home with 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms in a nice, quiet beach neighborhood. A home with a great layout for entertaining and suitable for house guests was essential. As parents and children of elderly parents, being within walking distance of the beach with seasonal lifeguards was important to us. Plus, Natural Bridges State Beach has restrooms and showers. Natural Bridges State Beach Park offers great tide pools, stroller and bike friendly paths, park ranger programs for the kids, charcoal bbq grills and is the home to the monarch butterfly nature preserve.

We love bike riding and strolling on West Cliff Drive starting from Natural Bridges towards the Lighthouse Field State Beach, gawking at the surfers at Cowell’s Beach, eating on the Wharf and goofing around at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. In the evenings, we enjoy walking to the Swift Street wineries, restaurants and New Leaf Market (a.k.a. mini Whole Foods) for dinner. The Saturday Westside farmer's market is our source for our morning coffee, breakfast tacos, and local produce. We walk a 1/2 a block from our house to catch the public bus to UC Santa Cruz to participate in university sponsored events from using the sports facilities,, foraging at the Farm, and looking for banana slugs in the redwood forest.

Of course, we do the typical Santa Cruz family activities at the beach and downtown. Historically, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has great summer retro Monday and Tuesday nights with specials on rides and food. Volleyball tournaments, bands on the beach, bowling, kayaking, SUP, and surfing- there is always something happening on the main beach! Downtown Santa Cruz is a must see destination with al fresco dining, street performers, and the iconic Bookshop Santa Cruz.

Capitola Village is a short drive with nice ocean front restaurants and night life.

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English