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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort: Cozy 2 Bedroom with Ocean View!

Welcome to our warm & nostalgic coastal hideaway —your peaceful oceanside oasis overlooking the breathtaking Monterey Bay. Our condo features a newly remodeled kitchen and a cozy living room complete with a TV and a fireplace that accommodates Duraflame logs for those perfect, relaxing evenings. Fresh paint throughout adds to the bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The master bedroom features a comfortable Queen bed, while the guest room offers two Twin beds and convenient access to a Jack-and-Jill–style bathroom, providing privacy and ease for everyone. On the top floor, enjoy an expansive deck with sweeping ocean and river views—the ideal spot for sunrise coffees, sunset toasts, or simply soaking in the coastal tranquility.

If you’re seeking peace and beauty, this is your getaway. Just down the road, indulge in the freshest seafood at Moss Landing, kayak through the Elkhorn Slough where sea otters play, explore the shops and restaurants of Monterey, or sate your wanderlust with a scenic drive to Big Sur. Everything is remarkably close, yet you’ll feel worlds away.

Love staying active? You’ll find tennis courts, walking trails, basketball, beach volleyball setups, bocce ball & horse shoes, and access to one of the most stunning and quiet beaches on the Monterey Bay—all within reach. Our condo faces the bay, delivering unforgettable sunrise views each day.

Our property managers at Pajaro Dunes Resort are available to assist with anything you may need to make your stay exceptional. Nearby attractions include the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium and the quirky Santa Cruz Mystery Spot. Be sure to stop by the lobby store for unique coastal gifts to bring home. Maid service is also available upon request.

Please note: all BBQs in the Pelican condos have been removed due to HOA policy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home away from home.

County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO04469
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 horse riding and hiking nearby.
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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 - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this stay. Perfect for a long weekend away. The check-in process required 2 stops (everyone was friendly and helpful) while most check ins require zero stops these days. It was a little expensive given the age of the unit in the off season. It was clean and well equipped. The location is great. We saw otters, a seal, and lots of species of shore birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you loved your stay and that the home was clean, well equipped, and perfectly located for a relaxing long weekend. It sounds like you had some truly special wildlife sightings—otters, a seal, and a variety of shore birds make for a memorable coastal experience. We appreciate your comments regarding the check-in process and pricing, as they help us identify areas where we can continue to improve. We’d love to welcome you back for your next beach getaway—there’s always an opportunity to reserve a home and enjoy even more of what the area has to offer. If you happen to visit the resort again soon, be sure to stop by our Nature Center, where you can learn more about the birds and coastal critters you might encounter while out on a walk. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and very peaceful. Cleaning feed seem high.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 10/10 rating! It makes our day to know you had such a wonderful and peaceful experience. We've noted your comment about the cleaning fee. Our goal is to always provide a pristine and deeply sanitized space for every guest, and the fee is structured to cover the cost of professional, high-standard cleaning services for the entire unit. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

6/10 Okay

Percy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Love the pelicans

Good facilities. Big empty beach. Good basic beachside property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed the pelicans and the spacious beach! It’s great to hear the property worked well for your beachside getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great relaxing weekend

Perfect for my sisters and I. Very quiet and private. Easy check-in process and the staff at the check in office were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2025
Hi Amy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a sweet little review we're delighted to hear that you had a great stay and hope you keep our home in mind on your next trip to the resort :) Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Awesome location

Loved the ocean view this place has to offer. Not too far from Monterey. Great place will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2024
Hello Jessica, Thank you for choosing Pajaro Dunes Resort for your recent stay! We are so happy to hear that you loved the location and enjoyed the breathtaking ocean views. There’s nothing quite like the serenity and beauty of being so close to the beach, and we’re thrilled that it made your visit special. It’s wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience and would definitely stay with us again. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway, where the ocean views and peaceful atmosphere are always here waiting for you. Thank you again for your kind words, and we look forward to hosting you in the future! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Pajaro Dunes stay

One of the best ocean views we have had.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
Wonderful! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us & those amazing views of the Monterey Bay. Come stay with us at Pajaro Dunes Resort again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

DARCY K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Awesome beach views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 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

8/10 Good

Arantxa C.

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

A beautiful view and peaceful home

A very nice experience overall! Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
Thank you for sharing about your stay with us! We're so glad you had a wonderful time with us at Pajaro Dunes Resort. Can't wait to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

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

Fun Getaway

Clean, same as in photos and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 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

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Beautiful beach, great access to nature

A beach like this is obviously amazing when the weather is good - but the apartment is also lovely when the weather is bad. The view is great, the size inside is more than enough for a family of four, and it is neat and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Hello Alex, Thank You for the great review! We are excited to hear that you had an amazing time and that the property was spacious and tidy for you and your family. Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Weekend at the Beach

Loved this property. Great view. Short walk to beach. Quiet and cozy. Perfect place for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

A great view

Pajaro dunes is a wonderful community to visit. There are security and a gate and a reception office. The condo itself was lovely. The view was outstanding One small concern is the toilets are very short and for people with mobility issues they were hard to get up from.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
Thank you for your review, Mary! We're so glad you found the condo comfortable and enjoyed our ocean views! We appreciate you sharing these insights about our bathrooms for others. Hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page E.

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

FANTASTIC

Great location, proximity to beach and the sound of the waves make this a tremendous place to stay. WE WILL BE BACK.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hi there Page, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a sweet review! We're super happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the resort & we look forward to seeing you again soon! ☺ Warmly, The Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We had a wonderful and relaxing time at Pajaro. We enjoyed breathtaking views and enjoyed the pristine beach which is just steps away. The apartment was clean, and really helped us relax and enjoy our little family. It was a real treat to stay here and we would most definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for sharing about your trip to Pajaro Dunes Resort! We're so glad you had a wonderful, relaxing time at the beach! We're so happy to host your family to create such wonderful memories. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

relaxing

Wanted a few days away, and this place was great to slow life down and lower our blood pressure! View is outstanding, property is lovely and even the sofa is really comfy. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Beautiful views. Directly on the beach. Quiet. Whale spouts all over with migration.

We will book this home again. Just recommended it to a colleague from DC who is booking it. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
What a treat to see the whales in the Monterey Bay. We're so glad you enjoyed your time. Thanks for staying with us at Pajaro Dunes Resort! We look forward to welcoming your colleague on their visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Relaxed

Beautiful condo with great views of the beach. Very relaxing and refreshing week
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2020
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Perfect unit and stay

We love the views from this unit. It is always tidy and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Service exceeded expectations

In addition to a sweet unit that was squeaky clean and had a lovely view, a staff member gave us a battery jump start! Perfect experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2020
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

8/10 Good

Kimberley M.

Great spot for a quiet-private beach!

Really nice! Great views from deck and windows. We love the quiet/private beach! It is on the 3rd story - but the ramp makes it easy for walking up/bringing luggage. Condo could use some updating...but it was comfortable and nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Great to hear you enjoyed your time at Pajaro Dunes! Those ocean views sure are unforgettable. Thanks for sharing your feedback. The Pelican condos are great with having ramps up to the top third level. We're also working with the homeowner to upgrade & freshen their home. Hopefully, we'll be able to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

A View from Above M.

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

Beautiful view. Very quiet beautiful view.

Beautiful view. Very quiet, just steps from beach. Well stocked kitchen. Kitchen very up to date. Need new pillows or guest should bring own pillow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
We're so glad you had a wonderful time at the beach! We enjoyed having you and happy you enjoyed our home. We'll definitely replace our pillows, we didn't realize that they needed to be replaced. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Location can't be beat

We had a wonderful stay at the property and enjoyed our time in the area. My family enjoyed the beach and the recreation options offered in the community, like pickleball. I did not give this property 5 stars, as it can use a bit of updating. It was however, clean, great views and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 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

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

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

Family fun

This unit was clean, well stocked, and the view was fabulous. They made check in a breeze and responded quickly to any questions. The only thing that could have been improved was that the beds were a little hard/not super comfy. But overall it was a great stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Hi there Madison, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a sweet little review, we're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Pelican 20 and that everything was mostly perfect. We are sorry to hear that the beds weren't the most comfortable but we appreciate the feedback as we're always looking for ways to improve our services and amenities. We hope you keep us in mind on your next trip to Pajaro! Warmly, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

8/10 Good

Deena L.

Liked: Check-in, location

The view was perfect

The property was perfect for my purposes…I wanted to see the bay while I worked. But the unit needs an upgrade, new flooring, new furniture, bathroom remodel. The quality of the bath linens was great, especially given how old everything else was. But, I chose the unit specifically because of the table right in the glass enclosed corner so that I could work and still see the water. Beach access was perfect for twice daily walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you could be able to work and enjoy our quiet beach at Pajaro Dunes. We'll share your feedback with our owner; this beach condo is a basic beach home with rates that are lower than our more upgraded homes. Hopefully we can help you find another home that may better your needs on your next coastal visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve N.

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

Overall property was very good - unfortunately let down by a poor check in process.

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Good morning Steve, Thank you for your feedback, we genuinely appreciate it! We are so sorry that your check in was a let down. Please rest assure that we have been working with the gatehouses on how to improve check ins for the future. Our guests that arrive after our office closes are being given directions on how to locate the gatehouse and collect their keys. We hope that this improvement is demonstrated on your next stay. Kind Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
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