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Couples Beach Studio

Apartment in Santa Cruz, CA

2 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom
4.8 · 83 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walking distance to boardwalk and downtown, quick beach access for days out.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Private entrance and outdoor seating create a secluded, hotel-like vibe.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 21% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Property details

This stylish cozy studio is and the perfect beach getaway! Enjoy being close to so much... walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and downtown. Take leisure in this private bedroom and bathroom with its own entrance and outdoor seating area. The TV is loaded with your favorite steaming apps for you to log into. This gem is great for couples looking for an alternative to a hotel room. We offer strong WiFi a State Parks Pass for you to use at our local State Parks and Beaches. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Not suitable for children or infants. Additional rules: - No shoes in the house - Guests must be over 25 years of age to book - ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES - Zero tolerance - We have a very quiet neighborhood. Quiet hours will be strictly enforced. - No special events - Only registered guests are allowed at the property unless authorized by host - No more than 1 vehicle Please note this is a separate room to a main permanent residence. Enjoy a comfortable setting for 2 guests. This is a studio with a bed and bathroom. Super cute and well appointed with a coffee maker, microwave, table with 2 chairs. You will have a dedicated parking space You will have private access to the studio and outdoor seating I live locally and can be reached anytime. I am always available and happy to answer questions or give recommendations. Please note there is a potential for noise. The neighborhood is loud and lively. We provide a sound machine to help offset this. There is a construction project across the street Monday - Friday from 8am - 4 pm. This should not impact your enjoyment but it's important that you are aware of it. ............................................................... Things to do. Source Santa Cruz county 2024 FREE SUMMER MOVIES AND CONCERTS Enjoy toe tapping music and box office hits this summer in Santa Cruz County! Free concerts and movies by the beach, music in the park, and more, are waiting to take a spot on your summer schedule! The whole family will love these events, so get your calendar out and start planning your summer fun in Santa Cruz County! And scroll to the bottom of this blog for even more great live music this summer! Although not free, these are concerts you don’t want to miss! FREE MOVIES AT THE BEACH AT THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK There’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is welcoming back Movies on the Beach in front of the Colonnade near Neptune’s Kingdom. Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair. Movies at the Beach are on Fridays beginning at 9pm from June 14 – August 9, 2024. See the full movie lineup below: June 14, 2024: The Lost Boys June 21, 2024: Book of Life June 28, 2024: Barbie July 5, 2024: The Sandlot July 12, 2024: The Endless Summer Special Event: Special Endless Summer 60th Anniversary Merch for sale at The Walk on the Colonnade. 12pm-3pm: Surf Band, The New Shockwaves, free performance at Coasters Patio. 7pm-8:30pm: Meet & Greets from Endless Summer II’s Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, Big Wave Surfer Jeff Clark, and Jimbo Phillips at The Walk on the Colonnade. 9pm: Movie starts. July 19, 2024: Wonka (2023) July 26, 2024: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off August 2, 2024: Trolls (2016) August 9, 2024: The Goonies EVENINGS ON THE COLONNADE AT THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK Come for the rides and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Evenings at the Colonnade are from June 17 – August 9, 2024 from 9pm – 10:30pm on the Colonnade Deck. Live Music is on Mondays & Tuesdays, Musicians and Acrobats is on Wednesdays & Thursdays, and DJ Dance Parties are on Saturdays & Sundays (DJ Parties are from July 22 – August 4). Evenings on the Colonnade Monday & Tuesday Live Music Lineup: June 17, 2024: Ripatti & Rose June 18, 2024: Simon Santiago June 24, 2024: Ted Welty June 25, 2024: Scott Cooper and Fred Rodriguez July 1, 2024: Lucas Lawson July 2, 2024: Billy Reese July 8, 2024: Jim Lewin & Diana Z July 9, 2024: 7th Wave July 15, 2024: Anthony Arya July 16, 2024: Paul Hayward July 22, 2024: Matt Masih Duo July 23, 2024: Amy Obenski July 29, 2024: Noach Tangeras July 30, 2024: Shawn Yanez August 5, 2024: Shotgun Suitor August 6, 2024: Liam Gillespie THURSDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTIES AT THE CROW’S NEST Each Summer on Thursday evenings, the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage and Crow’s Nest’s famous BBQ and outdoor bar, beach parties are a unique and popular event. Families are welcome, and there is no admission charge! After the sun sets the fun begins upstairs with dancing to the best of local live bands beginning at 8:30 pm with only a $5 cover charge. For the beach parties, parking is very limited. Walk, ride a bike, get dropped off, take a cab or ride the bus, but leave the car at home. If you must drive, please do not park in local neighborhoods or on private property. Thank you! May 23, 2024: Sambada / Fuse May 30, 2024: Harry & The Hitmen / Burnin Vernon June 6, 2024: Izzy & The Haze / Big Bad Wolf June 13, 2024: The Cruzers / Fire Peach June 20, 2024: Jive Machine / Locomotive Breath June 27, 2024: Extra Large / Hall Pass July 11, 2024: The Lost Boys / Velvet Jones July 18, 2024: Fishhook / Cake by the Ocean July 25, 2024: The Messengers / Afrohilife August 1, 2024: The Houserockers / John Michael Band August 8, 2024: The Joint Chiefs / Rusty Rock N Roll August 15, 2024: The Dylan Rose Band / Anthony Arya Band August 22, 2024: Laex Lucero Band / The Messengers August 29, 2024: Sambada / Sweet Voodoo CAPITOLA TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES Popular local bands rouse fun-loving crowds on Wednesday evenings in the Capitola Village. The free Twilight Concert Series features everything from classic rock to funk to dance hits and Latin fusion. All concerts are 6pm – 8pm and take place at the Esplanade bandstand with ocean views in the picturesque Capitola Village. Enjoy the performance from your own low-back chair on the beach or grab an outside table at one of the village restaurants. Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Spun (Funky Rock) Wednesday, June 19, 2024: Pacific Roots (Reggae Rock) Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Ribsy’s Nickel (Rock/Reggae) Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Dirty Cello (Blues & Rock) Wednesday, July 10, 2024: Mike Hammar & The Nails (Contemporary Blues) Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Extra Large (Original Pop) Wednesday, July 24, 2024: The Joint Chiefs (R&B, Funk, Soul & Blues) Wednesday, July 31, 2024: Dolce (Old School, R&B, Soul & American Roots) Wednesday, August 7, 2024: Space Heater (Funk/Dance/Jam) Wednesday, August 14, 2024: The Inciters Band (60’s Style Original Soul) Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Cowboys After Dark (Classic Rock/Funk) Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Alex Lucero (Soul/Americana) CAPITOLA SUNDAY ART & MUSIC AT THE BEACH 2024 Get ready to have a blast at the Sunday Art at the Beach event in Capitola Village this summer! Join us at Esplanade Park, where you can soak up the stunning views of Monterey Bay while exploring an incredible collection of artwork. From beautiful paintings to captivating photography, unique sculptures to dazzling jewelry, and everything in between, you’ll find it all here. Best of all, this family-friendly event is totally free and open to everyone. Don’t miss out on this fabulous day of creativity and fun! June 23, 2024 July 7, 2024 July 21, 2024 August 4, 2024 CAPITOLA MOVIES AT THE BEACH Capitola wraps up summer with a few Fridays of free family movies at Esplanade Park. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. Low-back chairs, blankets, and jackets are recommended. No alcohol or dogs on the beach. TBA TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE SUMMER WHARF CONCERT SERIES Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and games from 6 to 8pm. Check out wharf business pop ups, game and photo booth by The Booth Biz in the Commons. Get a stamp validation from any business on the Wharf on Tuesdays and receive 2 hours of free parking! Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! May 14, 2024: TinMan June 11, 2024: Tsunami Band July 9, 2024: The Joint Chiefs August 13, 2024: The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin September 10, 2024: Viva Santana Show (Nor Cals #1 Tribute Band) Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party MIDTOWN FRIDAYS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY 2024 Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors! The summer series of free events will feature the talents of 30+ local bands. In addition to live music, event goers will enjoy a selection of local eats as well as the opportunity to check out the work of local artists and vendors. Midtown Fridays starts May 31 and runs through to August 30. Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties are located at Midtown Square, 1111 Soquel Ave, in Santa Cruz, beginning at 5pm and going until 8:30ish. May 31st: Dylan Rose Band June 7th: A.C. Myles – Opener: Pattie Gilbert June 14th: Funkranomicon – Opener: Trianna (GTRI) June 21st: TBD – Opener: Nyreay June 28th: Hijinx – Opener: Mo Cruz (Animo) July 5th: The Money Band July 12th: Santa Cruda July 19th: The Joint Chiefs – Opener: Jake Nielsen July 26th: Locomotive Breath August 2nd: John Michael Band August 9th: Cowboys After Dark August 16th: Ribsy’s Nickel August 23rd: Spun August 30th: Alex Lucero Band MUSIC IN THE PLAZA – WATSONVILLE Presented by the City of Watsonville, Music in the Plaza Concert Series! The summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants and join us for the music from 6 pm – 8 pm. June 21, 2024: Band TBA July 5, 2024: Band TBA July 19, 2024: Band TBA August 2, 2024: Band TBA August 16, 2024: Band TBA September 6, 2024: Band TBA

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Microwave

    Microwave

  • Iron and board

    Iron and board

  • Hair dryer

    Hair dryer

Guest reviews

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Vania

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October 2026

Great place to stay, close to the beach and hikes

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Christopher

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September 2026

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Patricia

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September 2026

Janice was very helpful. The location is tucked away and the street is narrow, but it is helpful to have a reserved parking spot on the property. The walkway was a little uneven due to the gravel and pebbles for rolling my bag, but manageable. Inside, the space is cute, clean, and comfy. It is spacious enough for 1-2 people and close to the boardwalk and beach area.

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Meghann

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September 2026

I enjoyed my stay at Janiece's place for an extended 2 week visit and had no issues. The place was very clean in general, well-appointed and nicely decorated. It was also super close to the beach and very walkable, which were the main draws for me. I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Janiece was also a very friendly and responsive host.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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