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Magical & Romantic Beachfront Home at Pajaro Dunes
Beautiful oceanfront condominium with an unobstructed view to Monterey Bay & the Pacific Ocean; just 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz & 30 minutes north of Monterey/Carmel. Newly remodeled with granite counters, new kitchen appliances, paint, furniture, tile and carpeted floors. Electric fireplace adds to the magical ambience this home embraces. High ceilings, just steps to the beach. Convenient parking. 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, 1200 sf. A great place to kick off your shoes and relax.

Santa Cruz A-Frame
This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Relax + Unwind in Brand New 2BD Modern Bch Retreat
Sea breezes and unobstructed 180-degree ocean views greet you from the private deck of RdM Lookout, a brand-new beach property with a bright open, mid-century modern beach design complete with a cozy fireplace hardwood floors, and quartz counters. A comfortable, chic space, guests tell us they love the amazing beds, soft linens, fluffy towels, and our gourmet kitchen with a stocked coffee bar with to-go cups for long beach walks. Come home to a relaxing, beach vacation in a charming beach town.

Spectacular Award Winning Ocean Front 2 Bed 2 Bath
Award winning historic ocean front home with beautiful Spanish revival decor overlooking Monterey Bay. Gather around the ocean front fire pit and watch whales, seals, sealions, otters, dolphins from the traditional Talavera tiled patio. Ideally situated for walking to Pacific Grove, Cannery Row, Monterey Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. Fine dining, bars and shopping are a short stroll away. Convenient access for 17 mile drive, Carmel and Big Sur. A spectacular home in a World famous location.

Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views
The Copper Nest is an ideal getaway located steps from the beach in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean. This newly designed three bedroom home is customized to create a serene beach retreat for you and your guests. This newly designed three bedroom home has a well equipped kitchen and outdoor seating, game, and BBQ areas. There are stunning ocean and agricultural views from every room. Close to California's popular food and travel regions.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

Oceanfront beach house with private hot tub
This home has a spacious layout with private beach access . Only a half minute walk to the natural beach with panoramic views of Monterey Bay. Relax in the private hot tub as waves crash in the background( WE JUST INSTALLED NEW Hot tub )There are beautiful ocean views from all rooms. Breathtaking sunsets are an evening routine. Whales and dolphins can be seen from the comforts of the bed or couch. The house is a perfect setup for one big family, or two families with small children .

Monterey Dunes Oceanfront Beach House
The Monterey Dunes Colony is a picturesque gated community on the beach sitting between Monterey and Santa Cruz. This house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a beautiful ocean view and private beach access. The Master, main living area, and kitchen have beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. You can watch dolphins and whales from the comfort of the kitchen table. Beautiful sunsets are a daily occurrence. This house is great for a large family or 2 smaller families.

Beachfront California Coast Airstream_Luxury (NEW)
This spectacular location comes fully equipped with the 'top of the line' 28 foot' Airstream, (Big Sur & Tommy Bahama class limited edition) with horizontal flip rear tail door for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Overlooking a stunning beach, perched high on a cliff this one of a kind experience boasts breathtaking views of the California coastline and Pacific Ocean to create an unforgettable magical experience of a lifetime.

Modern Cayucos Bungalow - Ocean Views and Hot Tub
Welcome to our modern and chic Cayucos surf shack! Perched upon the hillsides of southern Cayucos, enjoy sweeping ocean views of Estero Bay, from the front balcony while sitting next to the outdoor gas fire pit, or from the secluded back patio while soaking in your very own private hot tub! This cottage includes a spacious backyard for your pup to roam that backs up to hundreds of acres of nature and open space.

Amazing Country Setting at Cottage Creek Vineyards
Lovely 1000 Sq. ft. Cottage in the heart of wine country. A 400 sq. ft. delightful back patio with fire pit, full kitchen and bathroom makes this the perfect home away from home. Amenities include queen bed, wifi, TV's, fire place, & parking. We are a live winery and have wine tasting two weekends and two Friday evenings a month. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage.

Sea Wolf Bungalow
If you're looking for the most spectacular views on the San Mateo Coast, come to Sea Wolf Bungalow. Located just 20 minutes southwest of San Francisco and 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay, this historic cabin sits on its on own point with sweeping views of the Pacific. Enjoy whale watching, the beach, surfing, fishing, golf, hiking and the fabulous dining of the coastal area.
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