Watsonville, California
Summary:
Charming Pajaro Dunes oceanfront condo. The white sand beach is just a short walk out the front door by panel wood boardwalk through this fascinating complex & the natural habitat of grassy dunes. Bordering the shoreline, it offers a breathtaking ocean view from the living room, master & private balcony. Pajaro Dunes Resort is a secluded, gated community sitting atop the dunes surrounded by the Monterey Bay & natural lagoon. Play or relax all day here!*Ask about our Celebration Package Add Ons!*
The Space:
This single-story condo is located on the second level of this ocean front complex made of authentic wood split shake siding buildings that span out and are situated atop the rolling Pajaro Dunes. Step inside to find the dining room ready for sit down meals-tucked away to your left you will find a small hallway, one bedroom with two twin beds and full bathroom with tub and shower. Beyond the dining room is the fully stocked kitchen with two counter bars that include bar top seating on the living room side. The living room offers seating around the fireplace a television and long row of bench seating alongside the large windows where you will find your ocean views. The spacious master bedroom includes a full bathroom with a step-in shower. A private balcony offers you a view of the rolling grass, sandy beach and ocean beyond. Take in the sea air and watch the sunset. A bbq is also available if you would like to grill up your dinner as you take it all in!
Guest Access:
We will provide you with check in instructions the day before your arrival.
Complimentary parking is available throughout the resort.
You will need to provide photo ID to the Gatehouse upon arrival as this is a private gated community.
Pajaro Dunes provides complimentary carts to wheel your luggage to your unit, please return when finished!
The Neighborhood:
Pajaro Dunes is where the Pajaro Valley meets the white sandy beaches on this secluded strip of Monterey Bay. This expansive gated community stretches along the coast, where this long stretch of uniquely designed buildings have been laid out between the grass shrouded sand dunes and the Watsonville Slough. It is home to a variety of wildlife. Walking paths will lead you in all different directions where you can explore the vast natural beauty of this unique setting. Within this beach community you can take a walk on the wind rippled beaches where you will likely find a white sand dollar or two along the way. You can admire the wildlife sanctuary spotting herons along the lagoon and sea life like dolphins and sealions in the bay. For added activity take on a game of tennis, horseshoes or volleyball as the resort includes use of eight tennis courts and nature trails. As the sun sets build a bonfire and warm up as the night wind cools the air.
Venture outside the resort to find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Mission at Carmel or the Mission at San Juan Bautista, Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, or downtown Carmel.
Wine tasting- there many fine wineries found along the Monterey Bay Coast (including Bonny Doon Vineyard, Soquel Vineyards, and Estancia), Fine dining, farmer's markets and fresh seafood and shopping of all kinds can be enjoyed in the surrounding towns of Monterey, Carmel, Capitola and Santa Cruz..
Premier Golf courses that are open to the public are a short drive in any direction. For some more extreme activities Seaside also has paragliding, hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains, and of course there is always surfing. Take in one of the many world-famous surf spots that can be found along the Monterey Bay.
Getting Around:
This resort is located just 4 miles west of Watsonville, California in the historic agricultural community. Pajaro Dunes sits on the shoreline of Monterey Bay., just south of Santa Cruz and northwest of Monterey and Carmel along Highway 1.
Everything on the resort can be accessed by walking. To leave the resort you will need a car where you can venture to the many towns that Monterey Bay is known for.
Other Things to Note:
There are no daily housekeeping services. The property is cleaned before arrival and after departure. We provide hand soap, dish soap, dish towels, hand towels, bath towels, wash cloths, paper towels and toilet paper. Shampoo and body wash is provided.
NOTE: Please be aware that due to cooler climate experienced from ocean breezes, properties in Santa Cruz County, especially near the coast, typically do not have air conditioning.
My son and I had a wonderful weekend at this condo. It has all of the things we needed for a great stay: the place was clean, the view was perfect, we got to listen to the ocean from the bedroom and living room, and the amenities were just right. We would love to come back again.
Good experience, everything was fine,
nice
I stayed at Pajaro Dunes a number of years ago. This time it was looking a little shabby, weatherbeaten, and run down. Our condo (Number 287) was listed as having an ocean view. The ocean view was from the living room window. The view from the deck was of the other condos. There was a smoker below us (we were on the 2nd floor) so the bedroom door to the deck could not be left open at night. Also, loud music reverberated thru the floor from the unit below. The electrical power went off twice while we were there. For multiple hours. The gatekeeper of the place was very cavalier about the outage. He basically said “just deal with it”. He had his generator going, so had plenty of power. The net on the tennis court was falling apart and grass was growing thru the asphalt of the basketball court. One of the skillets in the kitchen had been put away with grease still in it. The carpet could use a good cleaning. The road into Pajaro Dunes is in god awful shape. Full of pot holes. Dunes ownership should partner with the agricultural interests in the area to get it repaved. Additionally I was unable to determine how to pay the 2nd half of the lodging bill via the VBRO website so had to call the property manager and ask what to do. All told, it was not worth the money. I would no longer recommend Pajaro Dunes
Great location and very nicely maintained. We have stayed at other oceanfront places and invariably all have sand due to location. But this one was so cleanly maintained no sand at all anywhere.
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