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Opal Cliff Beach House

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and a view of the outside.
A house with a glass-enclosed upper level, a wooden front door, and a garage.
A hallway with a stone-tiled floor, a wooden door, and a staircase with blue steps and a wooden handrail.
A coastal landscape with rocky shorelines, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A sunroom with a curved glass ceiling, a round glass table, and wooden chairs with animal carvings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Pleasure Point, CA
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Pleasure Point vacation home, you'll find Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. The Hook and 38th Avenue Beach Access are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Hook - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Capitola Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Opal Cliff Beach House

Opal Cliff Beach House is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on Opal Cliff Drive.
Located in a quiet neighborhood, but close to all the fun things! Views of the ocean across the street. Privates Beach just a few doors down and the Hook Surf Spot and Pleasure Point at the corner - several sets of stairs. Lovely 15-minute walk to Capitola.
One of the oldest and favorite vacation rentals in Santa Cruz - over 24 years! Many repeat guests.
Super well supplied. Luxury, comfy accommodations. Perfect spot!



The space



With all of the amenities of home, your stay at the Opal Cliff Beach House will be comfortable and relaxing. Three bedrooms, three baths and an additional bed in the family room downstairs. Perfectly located 5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 3 miles from Santa Cruz Harbor and less than a mile to Capitola, it sits in a quiet neighborhood. No overflow beach parking and noise, but close to all the excitement.

We want your stay to be easy and relaxing whether it’s a family vacation, a couple’s retreat or a get-away with friends. Some of the amenities included:

WIFI
2 55" smart televisions with many streaming apps
Hot tub in the beautiful back yard gardens
Outside hot shower when you come in from the beach
Sleeps 8 + , 4 queen beds (one bed in family room)
All linens, towels and down comforters
Turkish cotton towels for beach
Bath body soaps and shampoos
Washer/Dryer and all soaps
Kitchen supplies and condiments
Including:
Breville Coffee Maker
Breville Citrus Juicer



VitaMix
Kumado Egg Ceramic 18"Barbeque with charcoal/lighter



Pets allowed with prior knowledge
Fun, Electic art, photos and furniture
No pesticide environment



Two Wave Storm Boards, boogies boards, miscellaneous size wetsuits, beach toys



Beach blankets, beach chairs, small and large coolers



Guest access



3 bedrooms, 3 baths, family room, 4 queen beds,hot tub, one car garage, fully equipped home.



Other things to note



We use eco friendly cleaning products and no pesticides are used on the property. As any home you may find spider webs, ants, occasional bug, squirrel sometimes in the tree and other local fauna. Nothing major, nothing intrusive and managed.

Off summer two night minimums except holidays. No Saturday or Christmas/New Years/Thanksgiving Day checkin/out.



Summer generally has 7 night minimums. Holidays have minimum night stays. Please contact us with any questions.




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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Opal Cliff Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Opal Cliff Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Opal Cliff Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Capitola Beach and 7-minute walk from The Hook. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Opal Cliff Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Opal Cliff Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Opal Cliff Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Opal Cliff Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Opal Cliff Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Opal Cliff Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Opal Cliff Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Opal Cliff Beach House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette H.

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

Loved our stay

Great location and property
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house is amazing and had every amenity we needed. Nice 15 minute walk into Capitola, beaches, restaurants and bars. Beds are super comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredible rental for a quiet family vacation! The house is beautiful, the neighborhood was so much fun to explore, and the amenities were a nice touch.We will be back 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great Stay!

Always a great time at the Opal Beach House. Great space, location and amenities. We will be back (again!).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

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

Great house in wonderful location

We stayed 10 days and loved everything about the house and the location. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Great stay, amazing location

We had an amazing time in Pleasure Point. The house is even better in person and the location is perfect. Joyce was very quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to the stay. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

What a gorgeous home!

Really lovely home, wonderful location, awesome communication with the host. Couldn't be happier with the stay. We hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

Great place!

We loved staying here - Great location and great house with plenty of space snide and out! We especially loved the fact that they had bikes for us to use. Our teens rode all over Santa Cruz. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

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

Beautiful Property in Awesome Location

This house was great and had everything we were looking for, including everything we needed to cook, a wonderful location to dine in Pleasure Point or Capitola, and easy access to the beach. The house is also beautiful, very well-maintained, and has a very green and relaxing backyard. I will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Great Santa Cruz Vacation

This house is terrific. Very nice house, great location, fully stocked with everything you would need. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Stay with family for Christmas

Joyce was an incredible host! Very responsive and accommodating. The house is unbelievable, so cozy and in an incredible location. We felt right at home for Christmas.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredibly welcoming and responsive. I spoke with her a couple of times (once because I missed information that was clearly accessible-my fault.) Our host was kind and helpful.The house was excellent and served our large family's needs well. The home, while nnot being right on the beach, was within an easy 5 minute walk one way and ten minutes the other. Shopping for groceries and gifts, was near by, as well. The bright home (lots of windows and a view) was very comfortable. We hope to stay there again when we need to get everyone together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandy o.

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

Charming

This house has it all. The owner has created an atmosphere of comfort. The house is very cute and has a full bathroom with every bedroom. Having a deck on the front and back was really nice. Make sure to use the hot tub at night with all the lights around the back was wonderful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Santa Cruz getaway

We had a wonderful time! Joyce was a fantastic host, great communication. The house has so much character, we loved it. Our family fit perfectly. All of the bikes and water toys were so convenient for a beach vacation. The hot tub was so nice at the end of the day. Super walkable location. We walk to Capitola for dinner on the beach and we walked all the way to 26th Ave. the other direction. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Celebration of life

House was comfortable for all of us celebrating my husband’s love of surfing in Santa Cruz after his passing recently. The location was perfect. Our only problem was the water heater died during our stay causing inconvenience for showers and kitchen clean-up. Temporary problem I’m sure. Would recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne C.

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

Pleasure Point getaway

Really nice house. Plenty of room for family to have separate rooms and bathrooms. Great setup for multiple families. Beautiful decks and sunroom. Very beautiful and well equipped kitchen. Beach down the street is not really a family beach. There is a stairway but it ends short of beach leaving a climb down the cliffs to a very small beach, especially during high tide which was the entire time we were there. Beaches a few miles away are beautiful. Capitola beach is nearby and is a wonderful little town with great shops and restaurants. Pleasure point is walking distance and also has great shops and restaurants. We especially enjoyed East Side Eatery Pleasure PointPizza. Great pizza and clam chowder.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

Perfect stay

Perfect for our bicoastal family reunion. Plenty of room for all of us (adults, a teenager, and 2 dogs) to find private space when needed but to also enjoy each others company indoors and outside (backyard and 2 decks!). Location near the beach was great for walks, runs, bike rides. Great communications w/ the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Relaxing

Had a great time unwinding at this home. Very clean! The online pictures don’t do the property justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie K.

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

Most comfortable VRBO stay ever!

This place had everything! Great touches everywhere from the well stocked kitchen and bathrooms to the outdoor tables, hammocks and spa, blankets to cuddle up with while watching TV too! Just a short walk to the beach, bikes, helmets, wet suits, boogie boards. They had it all! We felt like we were home for the several days that we stayed there and would gladly go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Great location- well stocked home

This was a great place for some long time friends to get together. We brought everything- like spices, foil, olive oil, etc with us- but the house was really well stocked for everything we needed. The beds were extremely comfortable! and the living room was a great place to visit and watch the ocean. Great location with easy walking to the trail along the cliffs and to the shops down on 41st Ave. Wish we could have stayed longer- the amenities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Opal Cliff Beach House

This home is located in a beautiful but quiet neighborhood within walking distance of Pleasure Point and Capitola. The house has everything you could possibly need for a family vacation. Well stocked kitchen, great media and entertainment options, and plenty of beach toys, boogie boards and bikes for your use and the beach is just a few steps away. A nice touch was the basket of plushie marine animals for the little ones!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

JOYful Beach Birthday 🎂

This home far exceeded our expectations . Exquisite decor, complete beach vibe. Inviting spaces throughout with decks and gardens. We felt at home upon opening front door and really did not want to go home. Looking forward to our next stay!! Thank you Joy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corine M.

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

Santa Cruz beach paradise

What a beautiful paradise! This beach house it’s so nicely decorated, the outside patio area is inviting, sunny and well-appointed. Our favorite part of the stay was spending time outdoors, swinging in the sunshine. We will definitely stay again! The neighborhood beach is steps away, fabulous location. ABSOLUTE joy!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Awesome

Thank you for sharing your lovely home! Location was perfect. Great vibe!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

It was the perfect getaway. Every thing about the house and yard showed the care Joyce takes.

Owner was responsive. No surprises.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

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