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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Family-friendly stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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A beach with a rocky cliff and houses in the background.
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Maria's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Let the sound of the waves crashing on the beach wash away your stress.
This Hawaiian-style beach house has it all!
Views of the ocean and 3 min walk to the beach. This house is two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, a great room, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace. This house is ideal for family get-togethers. This stylish cottage beach house has new appliances. The great room walks out onto a split-level deck. Have dinner on the upper porch with a view of the ocean and lagoon. The lagoon offers wonderful bird watching events every season. The lower deck has a BBQ and a fire pit to enjoy with family and friends.

The location of this house is just one block from the beach. Santa Maria’s(21st ave) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz, surfing, boogie boarding, skimboarding, fishing, and great for long walks. Explore the tide pools to find sea anemones, sea urchins and watch the otters play. This location is close to the fun-filled Santa Cruz. Boardwalk, the famous surfing spot Pleasure Point, and 41st Ave, where you will find various shops and restaurants. Minutes from Capitola Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, where you will find beach volleyball, kayaks rentals, and great restaurants.

An ideal morning is walking to coffee ( Starbucks ) and then another 4 minutes to the beach to enjoy your coffee while watching the waves crash onto the beach and cliffs below. ( Sunny Cove )

Within an hour's drive, you can see the full beauty of Monterey Bay by taking its scenic drive to Carmel, Seventeen Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and the Monterey Bay aquarium. Between our house and Monteray is Moss Landing, another fantastic area for kayaking and exploring the ocean wildlife.

Amenities include high-speed WiFi for work-from-home guests. A full gourmet kitchen, fireplace, plasma TV with VCR/ DVD player, gas BBQ, outdoor gas fire pit, washer and dryer, linens, down comforters, feather pillows, and towels, both beach and bath towels. A security deposit and cleaning charge are required. This is a self-check in-house.
Sleeps 6 - 8 One queen-size bed, one bunk bed with double-size mattresses, and 2 sofa beds.


Summer months, the house is available from Saturday to Saturday.

Must be 25 years of age to rent our home.

Absolutely NO PETS. Any remnants of pets will be brought to VRBO attention.

This home is not listed on Craigslist!

Keywords: Hawaiian Style Beach House, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Beach House. Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 2 Bedroom, Ocean View, Parking, Outdoor Fire Pit, Gourmet Kitchen, Henry Cowell State Park, the University of California at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pleasure Point, Wineries, Surfing, Starbucks, Vacation rental,

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out is 11:00am sharp- Late check out will be charged additional $200.
Turn heat down to 62 degrees not below that.
No dirty dishes are to be left in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No PARTIES, loud music, and or noises pass 10:00pm
No Pets of any kind!
No smoking!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The bunk bed room a TV, movies, toys, bean bags,

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hawaiian Style Beach Ocean View Steps Beach Families Welcome
Hawaiian Style Beach Ocean View Steps Beach Families Welcome
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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Hawaiian Style Beach House

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 14 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach and 7-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nickolai Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, convenient house with everything that we needed during our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful - so close to the beach. We really enjoyed the outside living space on the lower and upper decks. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These back decks are fabulous, with three nice sitting areas. The large family room overlooks the lower deck, with views of both the bay as well as the lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an incredible stay for the Iron Man event. A couple family members stayed with us and it was perfect location walking distance to the beach. The host was extremely accommodating for our check-in and checkout times highly recommend to other visitors! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikola P.

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

Nice beach hoise

Owner was responsive to our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor U.

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

Aloha stay

A wonderful home with an ocean view with everything as advertised in the listing. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

We had a great time.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

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

Great spot in Twin Lakes!

Comfortable, quiet, clean, and close to the beach. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great stay and bird viewing

We loved our family vacation at Aloha Kai. Views of the lagoon and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks so much for the great aloha atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

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

Excellent location

We had a great time. This property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Santa Cruz

Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Great Location

We loved the house and the location. Perfect for our little family vacation. Easy walk to the beach and you could see the ocean and beach from home. Great beach chairs that worked as back pack and could hold cold items as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful get-away

What a gorgeous house that was really comfortable for our family and well-stocked with games. You've done a beautiful job keeping the original charm of the house. We loved the close proximity to the beach for daily walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle E.

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

Lovely home

This home has been beautifully done and is very well supplied. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mundi M.

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

Relaxing getaway!

Our family enjoyed the open space within the home. The beds and couches were very comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxing and the beach was a 4 minute walk, which was perfect. We appreciated use of the beach chairs and beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

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

Would stay over and over

The house was beautiful and in a great location. There were 5 of us staying and the house offered something for everyone. Looking out to the ocean evey morning and evening was the best. We had evrrything we needed plus some. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Perfect House for a Beach Getaway

This house has wonderful indoor/outdoor living spaces. It is comfortable and cute and very well equipped for cooking, game night, beach time and more. The two bathrooms made it great for our trip with our grandsons. The bunkroom with movies was terrific for them. The beach is very close and the views from the deck are terrific. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Excellent Santa Cruz vacation!

Beautifully updated home with Hawaiian vibe in a welcoming neighborhood! Spacious kitchen and dining areas, with comfortable family and living rooms. Plenty of room for a relaxing family vacation (4 adults and baby). Especially loved the two-tiered deck with fire pit and the beach within walking distance! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for your hospitality, Lori.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Nice place. Besides the view and proximity to the beach, the big upside was all the little amenities that are left for guests (board games, serving bowls, tin foil, beach chairs, etc.). It's also a great house for entertaining - plenty of seating on both levels of the deck. This has the feel of a traditional, old school Santa Cruz beach house. For the price, we were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

A well equipped home!

My family stayed for a week, we enjoyed every detail! The house had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, home is clean and no detail was spared! Short walk to the beach. It was just beautiful and perfect! My children loved the toys and kids room too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Enjoyed our stay at your Santa Cruz beach house.

We went to fish in Santa Cruz. We didn't get as many fish as we had hoped for, but the house was great. We especially enjoyed the fire pit and barbeque. The location was very close to the harbor and they helped as well. We look forward to returning next spring or summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Wonderful Find!!!

The pictures don’t do it justice! Beautiful, clean, fully equipped! We will definitely be back. I will also be suggesting this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Annual Mother’s Day trek to Santa Cruz to see family

Couldn't be happier with our amazing long mother's day weekend at Hale Kai; the amazing location, setting and proximity to the beach, trails and amenities. Walking distance to restaurants... (highly recommend Lago De Como). Hale Kai has a very special vibe to it, quite chill and very inviting, the floor plan worked beautifully for us and our Santa Cruz family who found this to be the spot to hub out of for surfing, biking and beach walks. generous living and gathering spaces both in and outside. The outside decks and viewing veranda was definitely the party favorite and we all enjoyed a few meals al fresca with the view of the bay and sound of the surf. The full moon topped it all off making the entire journey quite magical, Aloha and Mahalo to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie N.

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

California Homecoming!

We really loved this house and it’s location. You can walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Capitola, Soquel, and other places. We brought my 88 year old Mom out for a reunion with our family, which included grand & great grandchildren. The house had plenty of outdoor room , as well as indoor. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Nice family trip

This is a cute house that is nicely decorated with a beach vibe. It is very close to a great little beach. You can see it from the deck and walk across the street to get to it. We had 4 adults and a toddler and it worked just fine for us. If it was warmer, I would have enjoyed the outside shower after a trip to the beach. Lori is great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021