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Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Ocean view from large living room windows.

Watch waves sitting in a bright high ceiling living room sofa and swivel chairs.

Watch the birds while having a nice walk on the beach

Sunset view from inside. Photo taken from living room-August 2022.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21043 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

La Selva Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Sunset State Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Monterey Bay
‪33 min drive‬
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom with Ocean View

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Relax and enjoy spectacular ocean views and sunsets from this newly remodeled 1 bedroom and 1 bath ocean front condo on the most desirable 3rd (top) floor, with high ceilings and abundant natural light, on the Monterey Bay; located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, California Central Coast. The beach is famous for beautiful and picture perfect sunsets. View dolphins, whales, sea otters, sea lions and ships/boats passing by from the living room or deck or beach. Steps away to get down to the sand/beach. On warm days, open the windows and patio doors for fresh cool ocean air and ocean sounds and have a wonderful sleep in the night. No noise from above unlike 2nd and 1st floors condos. Enjoy morning sun with coffee and a glass of wine in the evening while watching sunset. Fully furnished, including linens. Departure cleaning only. Remodeled and newly listed in July 2022 with all brand new leather furniture, Cal King bed, flooring, carpet, brand new appliances, and plenty of can lighting and ceiling fans. Washer/dryer included. The condo rental is limited to 2 adult guests. Located in a security gated community with plenty of parking. Golf at world renowned courses 40 minutes to the South, shop at nearby Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, Carmel, or drive about an hour north to San Francisco for the day. Address: 101 Shell Drive, Watsonville, CA 95176.

This is one of the best Pajaro Dunes rentals overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Sunset State Beach. Absolutely no pets and no children. This is a non smoking condo including balcony areas. Secure high speed wifi. (TOT# VR00009)

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Close all curtains

Set all thermostats to 45 degrees F

Lock the main door.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Security will not allow more than 2 adults for this unit.

Important information

You need to know

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number VR00009

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. With power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
La Selva Beach - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
Sunset State Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
Moss Landing State Beach - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
Monterey Bay - 33 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

Salinas Station - 31 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Beach Street Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Martinelli S & Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

4 Sept, 2025

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

Lovely property …..extremely clean, quiet , and comfortable.Looks like it was recently remodeled and repainted.Enjoyed our stay and will look forward to another visit

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka N.

2 Sept, 2025

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

The other reviews are 100% accurate. Very clean and spotless. It had everything we needed for a weekend away. There was a review about the duvet being dirty but that wasn’t our experience. It was also clean and comfortable. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug, 2025

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

We loved this condo, beach is steps away from your door. We watched the sunset, walked the beach, enjoyed the weather and relaxed here. Will rent again! Property is as described. Try it!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha K.

3 Jul, 2025

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

Fantastic stay!

The condo was just as advertised! Very nice and clean! Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

3 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Beach getaway

Enjoyed a weekend away at Pajaro Dunes. A beach resort tucked away on the coast. Quiet, beautiful beach, foggy and cool (typical weather for June) and a nice break from inland heat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Stunning view!

The property was very clean and well maintained. The view was amazing. I loved being able to hear the waves crashing from the condo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful View of the Ocean

Had a wonderful stay here. The view of the ocean was beautiful. Watched a stunning sunset from the couch.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nesha W.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent stay

Nice, clean, neat easy to enter and exactly the description. The views are wonderful thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Overall very satisfied

It was great! Had all the necessities we needed

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted N.

31 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful View

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. Nice and quiet with a beautiful view of the bay. We had nice long walks on the beach and found numerous sand dollars. Quick drive to Aptos/Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Great place!

Restful, gorgeous views, right on the beach. You can hear the waves right outside the sliding doors. Place is well-equipped. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin W.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our stay! The view and sounds of the ocean were wonderful! The bed was very comfortable! I slept wonderfully with the sliding glass door open! The complex is quiet. Super easy access to the beach! Decor is a bit dated, but place was very clean which is super important to us!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUG C.

5 Oct, 2024

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

Watsonville

Beautiful condo with outstanding view and easy access to the beach. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Awesome Condo

Great Place Homey Feel Well Equipped Host Was Superb!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

5 Sept, 2024

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

Pajaro Dunes

Great place - quiet, clean, nice views, two minute walk to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Pajaro Dunes Getaway

My wife and I were extremely happy with the condition and location of this condo. It’s bright, quiet, and right on the beach. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dierdra B.

7 Feb, 2023

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

It was absolutely beautiful, pleasant, quiet and peaceful! I absolutely recommend it.

Booking this place was easy, checking in and out was easy and the location is perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

15 Dec, 2024

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

Our Honeymoon Stay

Very clean and nice property. Perfect for our honeymoon as the location was quiet and peaceful. You can hear and see the ocean from the property. Pans, cutlery, coffee maker, and toaster allowed us to make a wonderful breakfast each morning. Wonderful stay and would definitely come again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando L.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Spectacular views

Beautiful property, amazing views! Easy communication with owner. Condo is well stocked and very clean. Loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

4 Jun, 2025

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

This property was exactly as advertised. Maybe not super easy to get too, but the owner's instructions were very detailed and we had no problem's finding it. It is a third floor location with 15 exterior steps, but this was well explained ahead of time so no surprises. Beach access is very close, and it was a nice, uncrowded stretch of sand on the Bay. The town of Watsonville is quite close, and access to Hwy 1 is very simple, if you're heading to either Santa Cruz or Monterey/Big Sur. The only glitch was an unexpected plumbing issue that we found in progress upon arrival, but the owner was very up front and reactive to the issue, and it didn't overly impact or put a damper on our time there. These things happen!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenna R.

4 Nov, 2024

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a lovely stay in this gorgeous, beautifully-located condo overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Communication with the owner was fantastic when we had an issue with one of the tv’s (a previous guest’s issue). Definitely will stay here again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn D.

16 Feb, 2025

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

Amazing!

Stayed for our anniversary and enjoyed the property so much! The communication with the property manager was excellent. The condo itself was beautiful very clean & came with everything we needed. And do not get me started on the view! 20/10 recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

15 May, 2025

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

Comfy with great view

We had a great stay overall—beautiful view and the place was very clean. However, I was disappointed to find that the duvet and pillows didn’t seem to have been cleaned--ever. The duvet, in particular, was extremely dirty, which was a letdown after seeing how spotless the rest of the home was. Thankfully, I found clean blankets in the closet and used those instead. I’d strongly recommend the owner either replace the comforter with a washable one or ensure it’s laundered between guests. It’s a small change that would make a big difference.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

June S.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Great apot

Clean property and easy process. Fun to stay on the dunes!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason p.

16 Apr, 2023

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

Great views

We had a great stay. Beautiful views and excellent living space.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Condo Manager/Owner

Owners are Professionals living and working in Bay Area over 25 years. This condo is for personal use as well as rental. We love being at the ocean condo whenever possible.

Why they chose this property

Quiet getaway, feels like a private beach! We love being on the top (3rd) floor, very quiet with nice ocean view and abundant natural light, especially with high ceiling in the living room. In the night, we open the windows and doors for fresh air and ocean sounds and sleep. Until recent past we owned a beautiful unit on the 2nd floor with a super view for 10 years in the same complex but sometimes we felt claustrophobic because of minimum natural light and less privacy. So, we sold our 2nd floor unit, got a 3rd floor condo, remodeled and put to use. We really enjoy everything including sitting on the sofas and watching wave after wave with coffee cup or a glass of wine.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful view from living area of the condo including bedroom. Enjoy sunset sitting on the sofa or deck. Very fresh ocean breeze. Enjoy the top spacious condo on the top floor with quiet time.