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Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Interior
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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pacific Avenue and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬7 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.

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Sunlit Surf Studio offers its own private entrance, large bathroom with shower/tub. Equipped with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and microwave. Offering a cozy Queen size bed and a twin futon/couch bed.

This room is ideal for guests who are visiting Santa Cruz for the surf, beach, volleyball, hiking, and Boardwalk fun!!

Cozy space for couples or small families of three. The futon couch is firm and great for kiddos! We also offer a pack and play crib!

Parking pass for street parking on our block is provided.

Conveniently located between downtown Pacific Garden Mall and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Book now for your next beach vacation! Excellent for families, couples or traveling professionals. Perfect for short getaways or long holidays!

- Highspeed WiFi
- Smart TV with Streaming
- Parking pass for street parking is provided
- Beach Cruisers
- Surf boards, Boogie Boards, Sand Toys
- Bob Jogging Strollers
- Pack and Play Cribs
- Toys and books for kiddos

This is a large multi-unit property- Perfect for Families - This is not a wild party house.

Each rental is fully private with easy keyless entry.
This rental shares walls with our 3 bedroom Surf House rental. They have a separate entrances on opposite sides of the house. If you want to rent the entire house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, please send us a message!

Sycamore Park Property Management - We offer sort and long term "hosted" rentals - Owners reside on the property.

- A note from the Park Family -
We are an active family of 4 with little kiddos. We are pleased to provide outstanding accommodations to our guests traveling from around the world! We offer clean, safe, cozy spaces - Fantastic for families, small groups, couples and traveling professionals.

We encourage our guests to have a wonderful time while keeping normal noise levels and respecting neighbors and other renters traveling with their families. Downtown noise and nightlife becomes more noticeable in Spring and Summer - as this is a popular college/tourist town!

Parking downtown and in the surrounding beach and boardwalk area can be limited during special events, high seasons, holidays and weekends. If guests do not find permit parking on our block, we suggest parking at the meter options in our neighborhood along Pacific Ave and Front Street. Meter parking is easy using the Park Mobile app.

- No Parties / illegal activity (fireworks, controlled substances)
- Non smoking/vaping property
- No third party bookings
- No animals

We are excited to host your stay! Book now! And please include a little message to us telling what brings you to the area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
We are pleased to offer clean, cozy, and extra family, friendly vacation rentals! We appreciate when our guests tidy up before checkout!
If used; please return the parking pass and the bike lock keys. (Parking pass replacement fee is $95.00) 🙏
If used, we appreciate when families help wipe down the highchair, stroller and pack and play crib so that any sticky food or stains are wiped clean. 🤩
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking, No vaping, No illegal activity on property. No parties No unapproved visitors, only register guests allowed on property.
No animals allowed - due to the health and safety of people, pets and property. No unapproved 3rd party reservations.
Please note the rental agreement - found in the rental agreement tab.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 17 mi (27-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Main Beach and 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Very clean and stocked. Great water pressure and comfortable bed. Walked to downtown Santa Cruz for Halloween festivities. Walked to beach for ocean view brunch. Driveway parking is a great bonus too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz stay

Loved the studio and the location. We were very comfortable and had no problems finding our way around the neighborhood and to the boardwalk area. House rules were very clear and we had everything we needed. Thank you for a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

From walking in it was already a cozy feeling coming in. Everything that was shown in the listing was correct and this place made the trip 100% better and overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie G.

**Disappointing Experience – Misleading Description**

I had high hopes for this home based on its description, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. The listing mentioned that it was close enough to walk to the beach, but the reality is quite different. The walk to the beach is over 25 minutes long, and it involves passing through a not-so-great neighborhood and alongside major roadways. The area also had a noticeable homeless presence, which made the walk uncomfortable. Another significant issue was the parking situation. The listing advertised a parking permit, but there was no on-street parking available. Upon check-in, I was informed that I'd need to pay for meter parking, which was an unexpected and a frustrating surprise. To make matters worse, there was a driveway on the property that remained unused for the first part of our stay, yet we were told we couldn’t park in it. The unit itself was uncomfortably hot, and the neighborhood didn’t feel safe enough to keep the windows open, making it difficult to cool down the space. Additionally, the home wasn’t as clean as I would have hoped; there were dirty dishes left in the kitchen, which made the place feel unkempt. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I wouldn’t recommend this studio hto a friend. It didn’t match the description and had several issues that made the stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Spot

Very cute and clean! Great amenities and very close to downtown and the boardwalk. Perfect to spend some time with my sisters. We enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beccie G., usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great time. The location was perfect. Walkable to the beach and downtown! We had a bit of a noise issue with the renters in front, but ultimately made it a game. Parking can be tricky, but we lucked out day 2 and got a spot right in front of the unit and we had no reason to move the car so it worked out perfectly. The mattress and pillows were a bit challenging, but we worked it out.Perfect little frig/freezer! And having the microwave and coffee machine was awesome. Very comfortable place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Modesto, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely studio close to the Boardwalk

We booked this studio to run Wharf to Wharf. What a lovely place to stay. It was accurately pictured and described on vrbo. They had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were so communicative and friendly. The check in and check out process was easy. They provide a wonderful binder with information and a parking permit which was helpful since Santa Cruz was crowded. The beach decor in the studio was cute. The bed was comfy and the bathroom had plenty of room. You are close to downtown and can walk to the Boardwalk. Overall this was a wonderful place to stay. I highly recommend it for anyone going to Santa Cruz. The price was right and the home clean, quiet, and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great studio, I will be staying again soon!

I did a last minute one night trip to the beach and this studio was perfect for me. The unit is well equipped, very clean and well maintained. The front porch has a small table and 2 chairs, and there is a comfy chair in the foyer/entryway which are both very welcoming as you arrive to the property. Inside the owner supplied coffee, tea, hot cocoa and a few placesettings of dishes and utensils for use with takeout. Since the unit is walking distance to New Leaf market, TraderJoes and many restaurants, the microwave and fridge are a nice feature. I grabbed a beach chair that was provided and walked to the Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk (10 minute walk). The bed was very comfy, and the futon couch was perfect for watching Netflix after dinner. Highly recommend Firefly for bagels and coffee - just a 2 minute walk away. The neighborhood has a lot of new development so construction and traffic can cause minor inconvenience. The owners were very responsive on vrbo messaging as well as text. I will be a return visitor and hope to rent the adjoining 2 bedroom unit when I return with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kellan h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very convenient cute house

Great house for a small family of three. Super close walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. Very clean and the owners were super communicative. Highly recommend for an easy weekends stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great choice

The studio was clean and cozy definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Going to go back soon

Really wonderful, comfortable, pleasant experience. Ashli, our host, is simply an amazing ambassador for vacation rentals. She is very thorough, friendly and helpful. We were really glad we got to meet her. I guarantee you won't be sorry you stayed here.Thank you Ashli. Brian and Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022