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West Cliff Ohana Hale

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+6
5 Single Beds and 5 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

West Cliff Ohana Hale

West Cliff Drive...Location, location, location.

900 block of West Cliff Dr. w/ Panoramic Ocean Views

Great for entertaining and family celebrations. Huge back yard can handle a crowd with room to play…Jacuzzi, barbecue, fire pit, ping-pong, bocce-ball court, cold plunge tub and outdoor shower.

Single-Level, Dog and Kid friendly.

There is truly no better place to stay in Santa Cruz than directly on West Cliff Drive! West Cliff is ranked the #1 attraction in Santa Cruz. Why stay anywhere else?

Head out the front door, turn east and arrive in minutes at Lighthouse Beach, the Surfing Museum, the Lighthouse, and of course the world famous “Steamers Lane” surf spot. Keep going and you will find yourself at the Surfer Statue, Cowells Beach, the Monterey Bay Exploration Center, the Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Head North along the cliffs, and you will pass a multitude of beautiful West Cliff homes, secluded cove after cove, and find yourself at Natural Bridges State Beach to watch Egrets, take the 'Monarch Butterfly Boardwalk' through the Monarch Grove, and check out the visitors center. There's simply nothing like it.

Don’t want to go anywhere? Why not just sit on the porch and watch it all happen… Directly in front of our house the people watching is fantastic as is the parade of abundant sea life: otters, dolphins, whales, pelicans, and more. With binoculars, a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine in hand; sunrise, sunset, and all day long, West Cliff will put on a show, and you will have a front row seat.

Small Weddings and Other Gatherings of 50 or less Considered for an Additional Fee.

Please call Gia, with booking inquires and questions.

Mahalo!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
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 and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Cliff Ohana Hale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at West Cliff Ohana Hale?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Cliff Ohana Hale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Cliff Ohana Hale located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect for a big family. We loved the view and the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Incredible views

You will come for the view, and the bonus is the comfort of the home. Every detail is anticipated - kitchen items, blankets, towels, outdoor games, fire pit, hot tub, etc. Our family of five plus 2 dogs felt super comfortable here. The spacious backyard was pet friendly, and we hung out there more than we expected. The location cannot be beat, too! The road was not noisy and the ocean/people/dog watching was amazing. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanon L.

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

Family Vacation

The house was great for our large family group. Very close to the beach and lots of amenities. We're looking forward to booking this house for next year's trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Mom’s Birthday

We loved the house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Great Beach House

We loved our stay. It had everything to make a week at the beach a superlative experience, with a terrific back yard full of fun activities as well as a lovely interior with loads of space. Something for everyone in our family to enjoy. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoni D., Davis, CA

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

Wonderful home and location

We absolutely loved staying here. We could hear (and feel!) the waves crashing on West Cliff. The house and yard were simply magnificent and we all had so much fun! Bocce, ping pong, hot tub. It was all just great!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya D.

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

Beautiful location and property

Location is perfect. We had a fabulous extended stay with family. Couple of minor suggestions - would be nice to have shampoo, conditioner, and coffee included as it required an extra grocery store run. No beach towels provided which was an inconvenience without laundry on site. Pet hair on upholstery could bother some. Hosts were responsive and easy to communicate with. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L., Newtonville, MA, USA

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

Family Vacation

This is our 40th wedding anniversary year and our family came to celebrate at this property in Santa Cruz. We had between 7 and 9 people with between 3-5 dogs. The house was immaculate and beautifully decorated. We were all impressed by the 8 foot monstera above the refrigerator. The house is designed for entertaining and there was a microwave, 2 ovens, a stove top, a pannini maker, Vitamix blender, air fryer oven and 2 refrigerator/freezers. The back yard had bocci balls, sauna, pingpong table, cornthrow and many chairs. The dogs loved roaming around the large yard. We especially enjoyed the large windows overlooking the ocean where the kelp bed had a family of at least 6 otters. We enjoyed eating on the porch and sitting with the fire bowl in the front year. The owner was very responsive and answered our many texts. The access to the beach was 5 minutes in either direction. We loved our stay and hope to visit again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Wonderful West Cliff

This was our fourth year in the West Cliff area but the first time at this property. We were worried about the destruction to the beach and road this last winter and the orange road barriers in front of the proposer Ty were a distraction but not as bad as I feared. The road is only one way in front of the property which was fine and actually cut down on traffic compared to prior years. We had six adults and four children 7 and under (including a 10 month old) and the house worked well for this group. The fire pit in the front is a great place for cocktails, after dinner conversations and people watching and the backyard is terrific for kids. The jacuzzi and outdoor shower are wonderful features. The small bedroom with a triple decker bunk bed was a big hit with the 7 and 5 year old grandkids. The kitchen has a good layout and works well. We had some bad luck with the dishwasher and clothes washer both going out while we were there, but the owner was very responsive, replacing the dishwasher in less than 24 hours and collecting our laundry and having it done offsite while the clothes washer was out of commission. The owner and local property manager were both extremely responsive to our questions and issues. We had a great time and look forward to returning next year and for many years to come.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our yearly girls weekend. The beds were so comfortable and we had everything we needed to prepare meals and just enjoy being together. The front porch was great for just relaxing and people watching and in the backyard we had a great time learning how to play bocce ball. Very highly recommended. We hope to come again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach front house with a cozy and roomy interior and giant yard with games and jacuzzi. We all had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, great backyard, lots of amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Ideal location

Our family of 13 spent a week in Santa Cruz. We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! My grandchildren enjoyed biking, rollerblading and skateboarding on the walking trail. The adults were obsessed with whale watching (we saw several) from the front patio! The back yard was private, safe and spacious. Centrally located to enjoy everything that the area offers (aquarium, train ride, wineries). Thanks for the memories, Gia!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Family reunion

Great place, Awesome location it was perfect for our cousin trip..Defiantly would recommend to freind!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

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

Front and back yard

We loved watching sunrise and sunset in front of fire out front while kids rode bikes and scooters. The backyard activities had something for everyone. The house lends itself to different spaces for quiet or more active activities. We walked and biked everywhere! Boardwalk, beac, etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Birthday celebration with adult daughter, family and friends

8 adults and one little dog enjoyed a 4 night stay at this home. There was plenty of space to accommodate everyone, plus a large back yard with seating, boce, corn hole and hot tub. The front has a terrific seating area where you can look out on the Pacific ocean and people watch. The owners even provide binoculars for whale watching. The owners were very responsive with any communications that we had, and were generous with offering us late check out (unasked for, but welcomed) as the cleaning crew was not coming until the following day. Our group was able to explore Santa Cruz and enjoy walks along the coast from the property. The owners also provided a welcome basket which was appreciated. I would return to this property again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Wonderful home base for a beach weekend

The house was clean, very well equipped, with plenty of space and lots of entertainment for all family members, including the hot tub and outdoor shower. Beautiful ocean views, friendly people and dogs going by, quick walk to beaches or grocery. We especially appreciated the kitchen, with all the equipment and appliances needed to make meals easy for the whole family. Sitting and watching the pelicans fly by might have been our favorite part. We made wonderful memories here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth d.

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

west cliff celebration

We celebrated my birthday with our two children and grandkids ages 11 and 14. The house was great. There were plenty of activities including a spa in the backyard to keep everyone busy. The location is spectacular and Gia is easy to reach with any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

A bit of paradise!

This home was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. The fire pit in the front yard allows for a beautiful ocean view and great people watching! The backyard is perfect for adults and children both. We come to Santa Cruz often and this house was one of our favorites. We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

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

The Backyard!

Our stay was a Christmas present for our kids (2 adult kids, with spouses and grandchildren, plus ourselves). The home easily fit all of us with space to spare. The house is decorated beach/Zen themed with beautiful live plants too. While the front yard looks cozy, we didn't use it at all because it was pretty windy and much colder in the front yard, but the backyard was awesome--10 degrees warmer and no wind and so spacious with lounging spots and toys! We learned to play bocce ball, which was so much fun! The spa was nice and BBQ worked perfectly. The kitchen had everything we needed for each family's prepared dinner night. While the construction and fence across the Pacific Ocean view was disappointing at first, it actually was nice because there were no cars in front of the house and the traffic was minimal. The house is an easy walk to the Surfer's museum. We drove to the Boardwalk area, but I suppose you could walk (without children). We loved the Surfers Paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great location

Great location, walking distance to downtown and right next to Its beach. Clean, comfortable, and spacious property with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Page P.

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

CELEBRATION VACATION LOCATION

I can’t say enough about how amazing this experience was for our entire family. 12 of us stayed here for five nights to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from UC Santa Cruz. Family came in from Indiana and we wanted a space that made everyone feel comfortable but was close to The ocean. Santa Cruz offers so many fun activities for all ages, but having a space to come home to that was equally as fun was really important to us, and we found it at this space. We ranged in age from 20 months to 90 years old and every member of the family found something they especially loved about this Space. Hearing the roar of the ocean at night, seeing the moon reflection on the water, watching the surfers during the morning, taking scenic walks along the ocean or just playing at the many activities the backyard had to offer, truly gave us all we needed. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol v.

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

Great weekend getaway

Our group of women thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this lovely property. The house was clean, linens were lush and it was well stocked. Unfortunately, it rained most of the weekend so we did not get a chance to enjoy the backyard games, but the inside was spacious enough to accommodate a rainy afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

Best Rental Home I've Ever Booked!

I have nothing but great things to say about this wonderful home and Gia as a host. I booked the place for a weekend reunion for my friends, and it was perfect. The location on West Cliff Avenue is stunning, with panoramic ocean views from the front porch. The house is also only 10 minutes from Steamer Lane, a world class surfing break and park. The house still felt private due to tinted windows and was well stocked and had a modern, updated kitchen perfect for cooking for a large group. The house also had an amazing, spacious backyard with tons of activities. Ping pong, bocce ball, cornhole, and a hot tub. We also went to the beach and made use of the beach wagon, chairs, and ~20 surfboards available, including at least 3 foam boards perfect for beginners. Needless to say we had no shortage of things to do. The house also had a 3 person sauna in the garage which was great for winding down after a day of fun in the sun. Finally, Gia and her team were super responsive and kind. She guided us seamlessly through check in and check out. She even helped us coordinate pickup of a few things left behind at the place a week after check out. Gia really went the extra mile! I recommend this place without reservation, it is the best rental house I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Cliff house

We enjoyed the home as it had plenty of room for us. The property had so many activities for us and was very well kept. Gia was very helpful and made the whole process seamless. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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