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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views

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A deck with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and a view of the beach.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses near a beach and a river.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a painting of birds on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A fenced garden area with a pathway leading to a body of water, surrounded by various plants and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Zmudowski State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palm Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 36 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Pelican Point Beach Condo - Beach, Ocean & River Views located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
We would like to extend our sincere thanks for taking the time to complete the guest survey and for leaving your thoughtful comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us continually improve the guest experience. Thank you also for taking such good care of the home and for following the house rules during your stay. We truly appreciate your respect for the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again for another memorable beach getaway in the near future. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rental

Clean, close to the sand..very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Condo

Such a great place and had all the amenities for a long weekend stay. Perfect for a family to get away to the beach and enjoy some down time. We are looking forward to returning!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great COVID vacation

Great property with access to river and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for the amazing review. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach experience

Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2021
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place and community. We wish we had more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Good Afternoon Jazmyne, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found the resort and community so beautiful. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your time with us, and we only wish you had more time here as well. Hopefully, your next visit will give you the chance to experience even more of what the resort has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Nice trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful get away!!

We had a great time, beautiful accommodations. Everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time at the beach. This was our 2nd time at this property. Very highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Mandy! We're so glad you were able to stay with us again at Pajaro Dunes Resort. We really appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family & the ocean

lovely trip. grand kids love the ocean, as do I. good for the soul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hello Cathy, Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear you and your grand kids loved the ocean. We hope to have you stay again. Best Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

beautiful condo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super comfortable!

We enjoyed this condo. Great beds, nice relaxing living room space and plenty of room to have family and friends over for dinner and beach time. Plus lots of birds including pelicans!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pajaro Dunes! The Pelican Point condo is conveniently located across from the river with easy access from the back door to the path down to the beach. It was very clean and included a well-stocked kitchen as well as cupboards with books and games, and plenty of linens. It was absolutely lovely and we definitely hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Your feedback is sincerely appreciated. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Dunes! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

This was a beautiful place to stay especially if you want coziness mixed with lots of original artwork and a house filled with all you might need. It faces the marsh, bird area, but the ocean is just a minute walk down the board path and over a small dune. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Get Away!! Can't Wait to Return!

We had a great time at your condo. Very comfortable, very homey. Loved the view of the river, agriculture and the ocean. We celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday with our 2 grown sons. Wonderful memories.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Mandy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow, the pelicans!

Great spot for kids with easy access to the beach. With a wonderful view of the Pajaro River we all loved watching, with the provided binoculars, hundreds of white and brown pelicans resting and feeding right in front of us. Amazing beach that goes on forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We loved staying at Parjaro Dunes. It’s close to Santa Cruz and Monterey, and my favorite- Elkhorn Slough (Moss Landing). The condo is spacious and well stocked in the kitchen and with beach items- mats, towels, toys, umbrella, etc. The beach goes on for ever and was right out our door. Quiet and uncrowded .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for sharing about your beach vacation at Pajaro Dunes! We are so glad you found the home comfortable and fully supplied for your beach trip! We hope to welcome you back! We hope you were able to kayak or explore the Elkhorn Slough - that's one of our favorite spots to view otters at play!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay we especially loved the large deck space and easy access to the beach. Kitchen was loaded with supplys. They need a new toilets -they were kid size in both bathrooms. Overall it was another incredible trip to Pajaro Dunes. Its the best seashell and Kite flying beach ever.Michael-Anna-Ruby-Miles-Willow-Skylee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you, Michael, Anna, Ruby, Miles, Willow, and Skylee! We’re so happy you had another incredible trip to Pajaro Dunes Resort and loved the large deck, beach access, and well-stocked kitchen. We appreciate the feedback on the toilets and will pass that along. It’s always a joy to hear about kite flying and seashell hunting—hope to see you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great home base for a relaxing vacation!

We had such a great stay at P55. It did not disappoint. Plenty of room for a family of 4. Everything you need, plus a huge game closet! Nice warm beds. Loved the plush robes. Just lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you soon! Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice view of dunes and river

The property has nice view of dunes and river. Nice layout. 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. Ample space. Walk out to the dunes from the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us at Pelican Point at Pajaro Dunes Resort. We're so glad you enjoyed the views of the Pajaro River and the Monterey Bay. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Overall fantastic. There is a little mold around the plunger in the master bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Kathy, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We are pleased you had a fantastic stay with us and thank you for reporting the plunger! I will make sure to notify our housekeeping department to get it replaced. We hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall great stay

My wife and two adult children enjoyed our stay at Pajaro Dunes. The condo was well equipped and in good condition. The proximity to the ocean was great. Having the pickle ball courts on-hand was a hit. The location is convenient for visits north and south. We spent time in Monterey, Big Sur, and Henry Cowell State Park, as well as Pajaro Dunes. Even though some activities were limited due to the heavy rains this year, we still found plenty to do and enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2023
Hello Hans, We highly appreciate your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the rain did not stop your fun. It is always so nice to hear about all the fun things our guests get to do and experience while staying in this wonderful location. We hope to have you stay with us again! Kind Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Pleasant Place

We enjoyed our stay. The weather was beautiful. We walked to the beach easily and used the provided beach chairs. We were disappointed that the BBQ availability had changed recently. No barbecuing is allowed. Other than that a nice time at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
So glad to hear your stay was wonderful! Great when the weather cooperates too! We're sorry about the changes to BBQ rules, but with recent insurance changes, we can't offer this anymore. The HOA is looking into providing a community BBQ area in the future. Hope to see you at Pajaro Dunes again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Condo

This lovely condo surpassed our expectations. Having stayed at other Pajaro Dunes condos, I thought I knew what to expect. The spacious living area and master bedroom was refreshing and beautifully decorated. Nice area to enjoy Monterey and Santa Cruz. Will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2020
Thank you so much Kris!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for larger families. It would be great if some of the “decorative” furniture could be removed…also not a great home for crawling toddlers. There were a lot of trinkets that we had to move up during our stay. Also, definitely no beach views as advertised. But overall very fun experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing stay at our resort.
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