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Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

Beachfront vacation home near Capitola Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

On the beach.With a stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monterey Bay and 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Moran Lake Beach and Santa Maria's Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cole's BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - Slice Shack Portola Dr. - ‬2 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.

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

This modern 2500 square foot vacation rental has a panoramic ocean view. Sitting on the 26th Avenue Beach, it is located between the Capitola and Santa Cruz piers just west of Pleasure Point. (County Permit #231534)

The AwesomeView is situated on a point which sets the home farther out towards the ocean than any of the multi-million dollar homes on either side, so you have a complete 180 degree panoramic view of the ocean. Whether during the day when the sun sparkles off the water or in the evening when the moon's reflection is captured in the silver lining curl of the waves, the view is breathtaking and will command your attention often during your stay.

Every room, except the bathrooms, has an ocean view. Even when cooking or washing the dishes, you can enjoy the ocean's entertainment from the peacefulness of the breaking waves to the plethora of wildlife such as sea otters, porpoises, a variety of birds, and of course, the surfers who find the shore-break in front of our home one of the best in Santa Cruz.

The home has three bedrooms plus a kid’s sleeping area, three full bathrooms, three living rooms, three TV’s (75" LG in living room and 55" downstairs kid's room, and one HDTV in master bedroom), Xfinity Cable for WiFi Mesh Network and more. Our goal is to provide supreme accommodations for an awesome vacation. Please contact us to see if our home is available for your special time.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Follow check out instructions in notebook. Thank you!
Turn off all thermostats if you used the heat. Please close all windows and doors.
Remove sheets but do NOT remove blankets from duvets
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This is a townhome with an agreement with the HOA that we will not have any more than 8 people including day guests.
A Wedding or other party cannot be held at this property. There is very limited parking and common area is shared with other owners.
If you have a pet you want to bring, please check with Owner in advance.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please check in advance with Owner.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.

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
Note from host: Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.
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. Note from host: Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall. 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 Registration Number CO00054

Property is also known as

Awesomeview Beachfront Luxury Water House Santa Cruz
Awesomeview Beachfront Luxury Water Santa Cruz
Awesomeview Beachfront Luxury Water
Awesomeview front Water ta Cr
Awesomeview Beachfront Luxury on the Water
Awesomeview Beachfront Luxury on the Water
Awesomeview Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home
- Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view here cannot be beat! The whole family enjoyed a comfy stay and our dog absolutely loved the dog-friendly beach just a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Awesome views as advertised.

Very clean condo with well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Fabulous view!

The view was amazing. House was spacious and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Right on the Surf!

Incredible views - 2 smaller quaint beaches via a 3 minute walk in either direction. High probability of coming back again for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, very comfortable house including well equipped kitchen. Everything provided—soaps and shampoo, garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. No need to run out and buy necessities. Doesn’t feel like rental, more like a well-lived home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

This house is truly amazing. The view is spectacular!

We enjoyed the house, the location and all the open spaces. The hot tub was voted the best we had experienced. Again truly amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

fun

Perfect, best stocked Kitchen. Everything is so well done, clean and views beyond description.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Gorgeous home with a stunning view

The house was wonderful. All 4 couples had plenty of room and views were stunning. Great common areas for games. Lovely kitchen too. So nice to hear the surf all the time. Property management was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Excellent View

Great house to stay in. Convenient to everything. Clean. Would stay here again when in the Santa Cruz area. Great view. Saw a whale from the ocean view windows the last day we were there. Can’t ask for a better view. Can hear the ocean at night, Can’t ask for a better house to stay in!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

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

Amazing views

We had the most amazing views on the coast to experience all the variable weather Santa Cruz had during our spring time stay. The owner was extremely helpful when needed. The house was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Relaxing Thanksgiving at Awesome View

We woke up each morning and drank our coffee with an incredible view. We saw all manners of birds, dolphins, otters, seals and surfers. We strolled on the beach when the tide was out and lounged in the sun on the patio. The condo was spacious and clean with all the amenities to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

Home with an awesome view!

If you love the ocean and enjoy watching surfers riding waves, this is the house for you. The view from the enormous bay windows is awesome!. The sunsets were spectacular. The ocean is right there. You feel as if you could reach out and touch it. We loved our stay there and also the owners are lovely people to do business with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Dreamy

It's hard to put into words the impact of the panoramic view as you walk in the front door. Breathtaking! The location was perfect with its proximity to Pleasure Point with fun shops and a variety of restaurants plus exciting views of seals (look close) and surfers. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Awesome view is right! Absolutely Beautiful View

My entire family (all adults 18-83) stayed here for my mother's 80th birthday. The location and view is simply breathtaking! We purposely spent one entire day just enjoying the view and watching the surfers. The home itself is very comfortable and clean. From the couches to the beds.. all very comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked. The hot tub was also lovely. We stayed at this home 13 years ago when my kids were in their teens and surfed daily. We never forgot that experience and jumped at the chance to stay again! Thank you Marty for the accommodations and for such a amazing home and being so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Awesome View. The location is AMAZING. Not just the full 200* panoramic ocean view but its located right between 26 and Moran Beach. That strip of East Cliff is peaceful and residential, very "local". Parking was easier than expected. We had 3 cars and room for all. The kitchen was well-stocked. Double sets of dishes and silverware meant only running a full load occasionally. Cookware was amply sufficient to feed a crowd of foodies. The beds were comfortable! Every bed was complaint-free - good, firm mattresses, soft and firm pillows, comfortable linens. Marty was very helpful and met our request for unscented detergent, keeping us allergy-free. I am a bedding snob and I was VERY comfortable here. Each bedroom had a view too. Falling asleep to the sound of the surf was magical. We did run a few loads of towels. A party of 6 can go through linens quickly, but that's on us. We did bring beach towels with us but having some dedicated to the outside use would have been handy. We made great use of the grill- it is charcoal so plan ahead. The patio does get direct sun so bring your hats and plan for making your shade or retreating indoors during the hot afternoons. The bodyboards in the garage were also put to use. The surf outside was pounding, but we rode some waves and survived! Go and have fun, but be mindful its a strong current. Thank you for hosting us, Marty! We will remember this trip forever and can't wait to come back.
The best location on East Cliff.
Watching sea life - birds, otters and surfers
Sunset
Dinner on the patio most nights
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had 8 people in the house for a college graduation weekend. Marty was super easy to work with and really cared about our experience. The home itself is in a great location with a beautiful view right on the water. The place really has everything in stock. We cooked quite a few meals in. Listening to the crashing waves was a highlight. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, super family and pet friendly. Sunrise coffee in the morning overlooking the ocean and a sunset cocktail in the evening watching surfing and sea life . Very user friendly, plenty of room to spread out. Perfect basically private beach. Marty is a great host, Can’t wait to comeback!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy L.

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

Totally a. awesome View

The house and view are Awesome. We will be booking this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Honor H.

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

Wonderful beachfront view

Delightful stay..extradordinary views, well stocked kitchen, spacious living arrangements. Perfect celebration spot for 5 adults, a two year old and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerome K.

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

Family time

We stayed as a family - here for our son's wedding. Fabulous views, great accomodations. We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kam S.

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

Wow - Ocean View!

Marty has created a one-of-a-kind serene environment at his home. To the say the least, the views are heavenly. The pictures do not do justice! Easy check in process and easy to communicate with Marty. He sent a very helpful guide ahead of the check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quinci C.

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

Beach perfection!

location was absolutely incredible - we had the very best time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg N.

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

Amazing Property

Beautiful views out to the ocean. Spent a lot of time just watching the waves and the surfers from the front room. Easy access down to the beach. Worked extremely well for our family of four couples and two little ones. Owner was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathe G.

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

AwesomeView is always awesome!

This was our 7th stay at AwesomeView since 2006. It is my family's happy place :) Oceanview, the beach, sea life, surfers, the sailboat regatta, fresh air and so much cooler than the valley where we are from....just heaven!! Wish we could have stayed longer. Can't wait until next time. Thank you Marty and Antoinette for sharing your wonderful beach house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Location, Location

Great location with a fabulous view. Everything worked well and the kitchen had everything one needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022