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113 Best Family Vacation Rentals in Mission Santa Cruz (Starting from $80)

6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk
6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.2k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Accommodations, Villas, Vacation homes, Cottages, Pet-friendly, Lodgings, Places to stay

1 Bedroom12 Guests
New to Booking
$809
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Sunlit Surf Retreat
Sunlit Surf Retreat
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.2k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

6 Bedrooms15 Guests
New to Booking
$2144
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Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Pet Friendly, View, Internet, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Parking, Child Friendly

1 Bedroom14 Guests
New to Booking
$924
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Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach
Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.2k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area

3 Bedrooms6 Guests
9.6

Exceptional

13 reviews

$776
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Boardwalk Dream
Boardwalk Dream
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Accommodations, Villas, Vacation homes, Cottages, Lodgings, Vacation rentals, Places to stay, Beach rentals

2 Bedrooms4 Guests
6.0

Review score

5 reviews

$287
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Sunlit Surf Guest House - Downtown -2bd/1ba
Sunlit Surf Guest House - Downtown -2bd/1ba
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.3k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area, Microwave

2 Bedrooms6 Guests
9.4

Superb

10 reviews

$570
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Beach Hill Bungalow
Beach Hill Bungalow
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.5k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Cheap, Accommodations, Villas, Vacation homes, Cottages, Lodgings, Vacation rentals, Places to stay, Beach rentals

1 Bedroom3 Guests
8.3

Very Good

11 reviews

$80
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The Oceanview: Private Gated Compound with Views
The Oceanview: Private Gated Compound with Views
Apartment
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
1.5k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen

4 Bedrooms8 Guests
9.8

Exceptional

35 reviews

$1482
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Seabright Breeze
Seabright Breeze
Apartment
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.7k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Apartments, Accommodations, Parking, Pet-friendly, Lodgings, Places to stay

2 Bedrooms4 Guests
New to Booking
$382
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Westside Santa Cruz home at base of UCSC campus which overlooks the Pacific
Westside Santa Cruz home at base of UCSC campus which overlooks the Pacific
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.7k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area, Microwave, No Smoking

3 Bedrooms5 Guests
New to Booking
$250
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The Midtown Cottage- w/Private Entrance and Views
The Midtown Cottage- w/Private Entrance and Views
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
1.7k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Cheap, Accommodations, Parking, Villas, Vacation homes, Cottages, Lodgings, Vacation rentals, Places to stay

1 Bedroom2 Guests
8.9

Fabulous

40 reviews

$183
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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
1.8k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Fireplace, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

3 Bedrooms8 Guests
9.8

Exceptional

278 reviews

$528
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Queen of Seabright!
Queen of Seabright!
Villa
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
2.0k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Parking, Internet, Child Friendly

2 Bedrooms3 Guests
New to Booking
$239
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Villa De Las Palmas -  Walking Distance to Santa Cruz's Best!
Villa De Las Palmas - Walking Distance to Santa Cruz's Best!
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.9k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen

6 Bedrooms12 Guests
9.8

Exceptional

183 reviews

$907
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Seabright
Seabright
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Accommodations, Parking, Villas, Vacation homes, Cottages, Pet-friendly, Lodgings, Vacation rentals, Places to stay

2 Bedrooms4 Guests
New to Booking
$255
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Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack
Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
1.9k from Mission Santa Cruz center

AC, Barbecue, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

2 Bedrooms6 Guests
10.0

Exceptional

117 reviews

$317
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Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub
Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub
Apartment
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Apartments, Accommodations, Parking, Lodgings, Places to stay

1 Bedroom2 Guests
New to Booking
$189
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Relaxing 3BR Family Get Away Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Relaxing 3BR Family Get Away Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Apartment
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
2.0k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

3 Bedrooms7 Guests
10.0

Exceptional

38 reviews

$394
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Magical Oasis
Magical Oasis
House
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Air Conditioner, Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Parking, Internet, Balcony/Terrace

4 Bedrooms8 Guests
New to Booking
$111
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Clean, Newly Remodeled Home Steps to  Beach, HOT TUB, LARGE deck  w/ocean peek
Clean, Newly Remodeled Home Steps to Beach, HOT TUB, LARGE deck w/ocean peek
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
2.3k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Dryer, Extra Bed, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Hot Tub, Internet

3 Bedrooms8 Guests
9.8

Exceptional

275 reviews

$702
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Great Home!  Great Beach!  Great Location!
Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
2.3k from Mission Santa Cruz center

AC, Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen

3 Bedrooms8 Guests
10.0

Exceptional

165 reviews

$559
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Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location
Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

3 Bedrooms8 Guests
10.0

Exceptional

206 reviews

$758
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Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk  & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.
Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry

3 Bedrooms7 Guests
9.4

Superb

51 reviews

$731
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Beautiful Craftsman Style Home
Beautiful Craftsman Style Home
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
2.4k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Crib, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area

5 Bedrooms10 Guests
9.6

Exceptional

108 reviews

$787
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Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included
Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
2.6k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area

3 Bedrooms8 Guests
10.0

Exceptional

121 reviews

$568
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Sea Angel est. 2004-Beach Bliss Views Serenaded by Ocean Waves @ Seabright Beach
Sea Angel est. 2004-Beach Bliss Views Serenaded by Ocean Waves @ Seabright Beach
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
2.6k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Barbecue, Dryer, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Area, Microwave

3 Bedrooms9 Guests
9.8

Exceptional

53 reviews

$841
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Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk
Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk
House
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
2.6k from Mission Santa Cruz center

Balcony, Barbecue, Crib, Dryer, Fireplace, Free Parking, Heater, Internet, Kitchen

5 Bedrooms11 Guests
9.2

Superb

87 reviews

$911
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can explore 113 verified family-friendly vacation rentals in Mission Santa Cruz. These include spacious homes, villas, and condos designed to accommodate families of different sizes.

Prices for family-friendly rentals in Mission Santa Cruz vary depending on the season, number of bedrooms, and included amenities. Rates typically start from around $80 per night, with larger homes and peak travel periods often costing more.

Many family-friendly rentals in Mission Santa Cruz offer baby-friendly items such as high chairs, cribs, or pack-and-play options. Availability can vary, so it’s helpful to check the listing details before booking.

Yes, some rentals in Mission Santa Cruz are well suited for multi-generational stays, offering multiple bedrooms, separate living areas, and enough space for larger groups to stay comfortably together.

For busy travel periods such as school holidays or summer breaks, booking 90 to 120 days in advance is recommended to secure the best options. Availability may be more flexible during quieter times of the year.

Family-friendly rentals in Mission Santa Cruz often include amenities such as Child Friendly, Fireplace/Heating, and Internet. These features help make stays more convenient and enjoyable for both adults and children.

You can use search filters to find rentals that offer features like game rooms, playgrounds, or entertainment areas. Checking property descriptions can also help you identify homes that are well suited for families with children.