California Dreamin'-BEACHFRONT 3BR 2.5BA 3-Level Townhome w/Direct Beach Access!

Watsonville, California
$1104 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-Santa Cruz County non-hosted STR permit #261130, Valid 5/18/26-8/18/31

Discover the beauty & tranquility of the Santa Cruz Coast in our 3 BR, 2.5 BA beachfront retreat with breathtaking ocean views & direct beach access in La Selva Beach; a beautiful stretch of coastline where you can walk or run for miles & a popular surf spot where dolphins & surfers share the waves! View sea life, soak up the sun, & prepare delicious grilled meals on our oceanfront deck w/ panoramic views! Come discover why we fell in love with this magical place many years ago!

SUITABLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 8 TOTAL GUESTS (REGARDLESS OF AGE), your home-away-from-home includes:
-5 beds in 3 bedrooms (king & 2 fulls on top floor & 2 queens on bottom floor)
-2 full bathrooms (on top & bottom floors, clothes washer & dryer are also in the bottom floor bathroom). Half bathroom on middle floor
-Middle floor gathering space with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living area with a leather sectional sofa & electric fireplace, dining area with seating for 8 plus 3 additional counter stools, a half bathroom and a picturesque oceanfront deck with panoramic views, a gas grill, a dining table with seating for 4 and 3 chaise lounge chairs...perfect for reading, viewing the talented surfers & the abundant sea life (dolphins, whales, seals & otters are a common sight!), bird watching, sunbathing, grilling & dining al fresco!
-Direct beach access from bottom floor bedroom, via a wooden “catwalk”, shared by our neighboring units
-Driveway & main entrance on top floor
-Please be aware that our home has 28 indoor stairs between the 3 levels and there are steps down to the beach as well. If you have mobility limitations and/or are traveling with young children, this may be a concern for you.
-Please also note that while children are allowed, our home is not babyproofed and children must be supervised for safety

We are in close proximity to the lively & fun towns of Capitola & Santa Cruz, but are far enough away from the crowds...the perfect location for both an active and a relaxing coastal getaway! Many guests enjoy day trips to Monterey & Carmel and nearby Moss Landing offers fantastic fresh seafood (right off the fishing boats!) and awesome whale watching charters! We graciously invite respectful & responsible guests to share our little slice of heaven and enjoy all that California Dreamin' has to offer!

A FEW IMPORTANT NOTABLES BEFORE YOU REQUEST TO BOOK:

-While we absolutely want you to have the best experience possible at California Dreamin', we do have the expectation that our guests will be conscientious & responsible and will take great care of our home. We take tremendous pride in our home and strive to keep it in excellent condition for our own family and guests. We ask that you please remember that, while you are on vacation, you are also a guest in our home.

-PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS

-We kindly request that guests not wear outdoor shoes in our home (indoor slippers are perfectly fine). This helps immensely with keeping our carpeted areas clean between our biannual professional carpet cleaning appointments and is greatly appreciated.

*WE PROMISE THAT OUR INCREDIBLE LOCATION & VIEWS, AND COMFORTABLE & THOUGHTFUL ACCOMMODATIONS WILL MAKE UP FOR THESE SMALL INCONVENIENCES!

-PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH A BRIEF INTRODUCTION, THE # OF GUESTS IN YOUR PARTY, YOUR REASON FOR VISITING & ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU WHEN SUBMITTING A RESERVATION REQUEST.
*Hosts reserve the right to decline any booking request if we don't feel that it's a good fit for our home

THE DETAILS:
*3 Levels (total of 28 stairs connecting them)

*Top floor:
Entrance
Bedroom: king bed, Xfinity/FireTV, heater & ceiling fan
Bedroom: 2 full beds, Xfinity/FireTV, heater & ceiling fan
Full bath w/combo tub/shower

*Middle floor:
Gathering Space with fully-equipped kitchen, dining & living areas w/gas fireplace, Xfinity/FireTV & ceiling fan
Half bath
Oceanfront deck w/gas grill, dining table with seating for 4 & 3 chaise lounges

*Bottom floor:
Bedroom w/2 queen beds, optional privacy curtain, heater & ceiling fan
Full bath w/shower, washer & dryer
Beach gear (beach chairs, boogie boards, skim boards, surf board, sand toys & fishing poles)
Direct beach access

*A generous starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods & laundry supplies are provided.

*Dishwashing liquid, bathroom hand soap, shampoo/conditioner & body wash are provided. We attempt to keep these full, but cannot make guarantees of this.

*All bed linens, kitchen dish towels, a set of 8 bath towels & washcloths, and 1 bath floor mat & 1 bathroom hand towel (per bathroom) are provided. Towels are for indoor use only. Guests provide their own beach towels.

*An assortment of games & puzzles (located in the lower portion of our wine glass cabinet), binoculars & a telescope are provided for your enjoyment.

*Security cameras: For our protection and yours, we have 2 outdoor security cameras on premises (near our front entrance & on the downstairs catwalk), as do most homes in our complex. These cameras may not be covered, unplugged, repositioned or tampered with in any way. Please be assured that there are no cameras on the middle floor deck or indoors & your privacy is respected. We fully comply with Airbnb & VRBO’s policy on surveillance devices. If you take issue with this, then California Dreamin’ is not an appropriate property for you

RULES & EXPECTATIONS: Please review prior to requesting a booking

-Guests provide their own beach towels

-No pets allowed, No exceptions, due to host’s severe allergies & HOA Rules (this includes service & emotional support animals)

-No smoking/vaping/drugs/illegal activities (this includes indoors, on our deck, on the catwalk and near our front entrance)

-No parties/events/large gatherings that exceed our maximum guest allowance (8 overnight, 10 at any given time).

-STRICT MAXIMUM OF 8 TOTAL OVERNIGHT GUESTS (regardless of age, this includes babies & children). If you have visitors, guest count may not exceed 10, including overnight guests

-No campers, RV's, Trailers allowed, per our HOA rules

-FIREWORKS, firepits, deep fryers, etc are strictly prohibited. Only BBQ grills provided by homeowners are allowed

-Recycling bins are provided at the South end of our complex (we are at the North end). Please dispose of all recyclables in these bins (HOA & county requirement).

-$500 security deposit required to ensure that you take excellent care of our home. This is a hold on your credit card and not an actual charge. This will be released after our housekeeper inspects our home & linens, within 5 days of departure.

-VRBO Host Fee = $350 cleaning & laundry fee, which is paid directly to our housekeeper + a $30 damage protection waiver. We do not profit in any way from this fee.

-In the event that guest cancels their reservation at any time, STRIPE 3% CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1350 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bodyboard On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ikaika N.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2026

    Stayed May 30, 2026

    Shelly's place is right on the beach, the interior decor is absolutley incredible. Our family and i were so thankful to be able to stay there. incredibly clean most amazing view in the world Shelly & brett are some of the nicest people i have encountered amazing place

  • Deborah H.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed May 19, 2026

    Beautiful home on the beach. Celebrated my mom’s birthday and really enjoyed the deck with the sunsets. The home was so clean and the beds were so comfy. Definitely will stay here again.

  • Meiko B.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    We had a wonderful time at California Dreamin’ - the home was spotless, well decorated and stocked with everything a person could want or need. I would absolutely stay here again. The location was perfect and the view was spectacular!

  • Rosemary T.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Home was spotless and so many great amenities!

  • David D.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Great views. Had everything you needed to have a relax8ng stay.

  • Becky D.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    The condo was amazing. Host was very helpful and amazing as well! Would stay here again and again.

  • jane h.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    We are so happy to stay again in California Dreamin! The place is gorgeous with oustanding ocean views! It's really well-appointed and has a wonderful configuration in the rooms for our family to sleep comfortably. Can't say enough about how kind the hosts are- they are truly the best that we have experienced! Can't wait to stay there again.....

  • Alexandra B.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The house was gorgeous and exactly as pictured right on the beach. They had everything you could want. A fully equipped kitchen, plenty of sand toys and beach chairs and a wonderful view. Shelley was super responsive when we needed some help getting in at first. Would definitely stay here again

  • Mary Jane E.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described, and the beach equipment (boogie boards) was a special bonus for our three grandsons! Can’t beat the beach access!

  • Raeann S.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Just a great place to stay!! Very clean and comfortable! 2nd year we stayed here and will definitely stay again.

  • Carmen M.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    This is our second fabulous family getaway at your beautiful beach house with amazing beach access and views. Thank you for having all the needed amenities for our family, including beach chairs and sand toys for the kids. The kitchen is well stocked with tools and serving pieces. The signage everywhere was very helpful. We look forward to the next time.

  • Vanessa M.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We loved that every room had an oceanside view. Very clean stay, with all the necessary amenities for beach day or stay-cation. Owners were very communicative of house rules and recommendations around town. Definitely would stay here again.

  • Jessica H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Place was perfect. It was for my 50th. I wanted to relax and enjoy the beach. Owners were very responsive. House fully supplied with everything we needed. I will rent this house again. My son is already asking me when.

  • Teresa D.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Such a beautiful home , with great attention to detail of a wonderful shoreline vacation .

  • Stacy S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    California Dreamin is top notch! This was our second year staying in the condo and it was exactly as it was the year before- very well maintained. The hosts have thought of everything to make the vacation experience truly relaxing. The home is equipped with just about everything one could need and then some! In addition, the beds, sheets, towels and furnishings are all so comfortable. The amount of beach necessities that are provided is such a nice touch. I love the fact that I don't have to haul all the bulky chairs, umbrellas, etc. from home. We will continue to vacation at California Dreamin for as long as it's available.

  • Brooke D.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The house was so comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with everything we could possibly need for a perfect week on the beach. We’ve stayed at other condos in the complex where we’ve had to bring our own bed sheets, cooking utensils, even temporary shelving! But this place was set up with all we could hope for and more! We brought some of our own beach chairs, but California Dreamin’ even had a whole set of those, as well as beach toys, boogie and skim boards, and an umbrella all ready to go! It was fantastic. The owners were attentive and made sure we had all the information we needed for our stay - city notices about the holiday weekend, garbage pickup protocol, etc. and they were quick to respond when we had questions or concerns. We had a fantastic week on the beach and can’t wait for our next chance to come stay again!!

  • Julie K.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Well appointed and clean beach front property. A hidden gem.

  • Judy B.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    California Dreaming had everything you could want for a beautiful beach getaway!

  • Andrea G.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Nice ocean view and clean.

  • Virginia M.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Right on the ocean. View from every room. Well stocked kitchen with every cooking utensil and appliances available. Enjoyed our time very much.

  • Donald B.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    This is our third visit to this property. We have also stayed in 4 or 5 others on La Selva or Sand dollar (just south of La Selva) beach in the last 20 years. California Dreaming is our favorite. It is well stocked and has everything needed or wanted to make your stay enjoyable. Very clean and all the furniture/bedding was very comfortable. The owners are responsive and checked in after our arrival to ask if everything was good.

  • Jonna B.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Home is beautiful and well stocked. You can open up windows on any floor of the house and see, smell and listen to the ocean. Very relaxing and the hosts are very responsive and considerate. We look forward to coming back and staying again!

  • Christine L.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    We stayed here for a family holiday gathering. The views are amazing and the condo is so comfortable. The beach is just down the stairs and bonfires at happy hour makes it pretty darn perfect.

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 7, 2024

    My friends and I really enjoyed this place. It was very cozy and spacious. The owners gave me restaurant tips that helped a lot. Please be cautious when using google maps because there is another residence with the same street name and number in/near santa cruz. This condo is a gem.

  • Nancy F.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    Gals celebrating in an amazing home in a gorgeous setting. Perfect walking beach. Dolphins playing. Home is lovely with everything you need including fully equipped kitchen. Very organized and clean. Wonderful decor. Great communication with owners. Fantastic boutique shopping and restaurants in the area.

  • Elaine S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    California Dreamin met all our needs, it was a very lovely beach house. The ocean views were amazing you could hear the waves day and night. The owners were very informative and easy to work with and always kept in contact. We will definitely book this beach house in the future. Thank you

  • Shelley F.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    We chose this location as our once a year trip with my mom and her lifetime friends ❤️ This has been one of the best vacations we have ever had! The home is AMAZING! Amenities are higher end but so comfortable! Everything you need is here, inside and outside! Clear guidance to access WIFI and instructions to utilize all of the thoughtful amenities. The beach and the views were better than we could have imagined. Spending the night on the beach watching the sunset is something we will never forget. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, far exceeded our expectations! We will be repeat customers!

  • Julie D.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    The house is so comfortable. We always have a great time when we come down for annual trip! Thank you for sharing your home

  • Meredith S.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    This is a beautiful home away from home. It sits right on the beach and offers unmatched peace and tranquility. Our children and their spouses joined us to celebrate our anniversary and have some much needed time together. Shelly was wonderful to work with. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

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