Santa Cruz Homes with Water View

Welcome to Santa Cruz, California—a coastal gem nestled between the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back atmosphere, Santa Cruz is a beloved destination for both locals and visitors alike. With its iconic boardwalk, picturesque beaches, and lush redwood forests, this city offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban charm.

One of the most desirable features of living in Santa Cruz is the availability of homes with breathtaking water views. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the sight of the sun rising over the ocean. Homes with water views in Santa Cruz provide not only a serene living environment but also a front-row seat to some of the most stunning sunsets California has to offer. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee on a spacious deck or hosting friends for an evening gathering, the panoramic vistas create an enchanting backdrop for everyday life.

The real estate market in Santa Cruz boasts a variety of options, from cozy beach cottages to modern oceanfront estates. Each property offers its own unique charm and character, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect home to suit your lifestyle. Living in Santa Cruz means embracing a community that values sustainability, creativity, and a love for the outdoors.

Explore the captivating homes with water views in Santa Cruz, and discover the idyllic coastal lifestyle that awaits you in this enchanting city. Your dream home by the sea is just a heartbeat away!

Newest Santa Cruz Homes with Water View

$3,495,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82065207 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Just a few doors from the ocean, this beautiful home combines elevated design with genuine warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light open the interiors, while carefully selected fixtures, custom finishes, and detailed bathrooms reflect the intention carried throughout. Four bedrooms offer flexibility, including a ground-level en suite, while the primary suite features a private deck and luxury soaking tub. Outside, that same attention continues. Ocean views create the backdrop for coffee or quiet evenings on the deck, while an automated pergola responds to rain and mist for effortless year-round enjoyment. Custom automated gates, low-maintenance landscaping, multiple patios, a hot tub, and an outdoor shower create a private retreat designed around life near the ocean. The keyless entry, sonos speakers throughout and an electric vehicle charger add everyday convenience. Pleasure Points beaches, surf breaks, restaurants, coffee shops, and 41st Avenue favorites are all nearby. For buyers who appreciate thoughtful design, coastal living, and the little luxuries that make a home truly special, this one stands apart.

562 36th Avenue, Santa Cruz

220 Atlantic Avenue Unit 312, Santa Cruz

$675,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82060516 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Seabright Villas BLDG.

Great price reduction! Come by this weekend to see this location. Wake up to beautiful ocean views right from your own balcony. Tucked in the heart of Seabright , one of Santa Cruz's most beloved neighborhoods, this charming condo puts you within walking distance of Seabright Beach and just a short stroll from the Santa Cruz Harbor and Boardwalk. The home is just steps from local restaurants and bars, making this the perfect spot for entertainment, leisure, or simply soaking in the beach town atmosphere. Inside, the condo is beautifully designed with spacious living, dining, and bedroom areas filled with natural light. Feel secure with gated underground parking, private storage, and elevator access serving every floor. HOA fees cover all utilities except cable and internet, making everyday living easy and worry-free. When you're ready to unwind, spend your afternoons at the heated saltwater pool or take a sunset walk along the beach just minutes from your door. Whether you're looking for a a vacation home or a fun full-time residence, this condo delivers the ideal blend of comfort and location. This isn't just a home, its a beach lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to make it yours.

220 Atlantic Avenue Unit 312, Santa Cruz

$2,195,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82059608 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Fifty feet from the sand in a small, private beachfront enclave, this unusually spacious ocean view home offers a lifestyle most people only dream about. Step outside and you'll hear the waves before you see them, as you take the short walk to the water's edge to watch the surfers working the famous break at 26th Avenue. This is the beach lifestyle people across the country chase. Wake to the sun rising over Monterey Bay, grab your coffee, and wander down to the grassy bluff above the surf line, where whales, otters, and dolphins put on a daily show. Paddle out to one of the best shortboard breaks in Santa Cruz, or watch the locals carve it up while the tide rolls in. When the fog drifts through, the covered and enclosed patios keep the party going. Pleasure Point's shops, cafes, and coastal trail are all just a stroll away. Here the car sits parked for days because everything worth having, the beach, the break, the bakery, the neighbors who become friends, beckons just outside your door. Full time residence, family beach retreat, or the place you finally slow down and let the ocean set your schedule, this is the coastal life buyers spend years searching for. Homes in this tiny community almost never come to market, so don't miss your chance to live the dream in Santa Cruz.

22650 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

$4,999,000

ML82058242 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Wake up to the sound of crashing waves at 22800 E Cliff, a premier waterfront property sitting directly on the iconic beaches of Santa Cruz. This rare setup features two attached unitseach with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms designed around jaw-dropping, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from sunrise to sunset. This is the ultimate California beach lifestyle. Start your mornings cruising over to Cat & Cloud for coffee, then spend your day enjoying the epic surf breaks right around your corner. For dinner, choose between local favorites like Suda and Lago di Como, or grab fresh ingredients from the neighborhood butcher shop. Boutiques and the Capitola Mall are just minutes away, keeping everything you need close by. Inside, expansive windows fill every room with beautiful natural light. End your day dining al fresco on the deck, soaking in the sunset and the ocean mist.

22800 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

$4,999,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ ML82053611 MLS ⋅ Active Status

22800 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

2395 Delaware Avenue Unit 163, Santa Cruz

$370,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82057747 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Deanza Mobile Home Park BLDG.

New GREAT price for this beautiful home is in an amazing location over looking the beach!! See & hear crashing waves. Enjoy the natural light that fills this home! Walking distance to the nearby Clubhouse w/ a fully stocked kitchen,community year round heated swimming pool,outdoor kitchen,workout facility & more. Included for owners in the park.Grab your towel/chair and you will be at the pool or nearby beach in minutes!This amazing community is like none other,situated on the Pacific ocean.As you enter this home you are greeted with vaulted ceilings,custom white built-in cabinets/shelves, a custom/remodeled kitchen that includes granite slab,stainless steel appliances,custom cabinets,a built in desk & laundry room with extra storage.The "extra" room is great for an office,hobby room,or storage.Sit in the enclosed sun room & relax w/ a book & your favorite drink while enjoying the waves.The primary bath is gorgeous with a custom stall shower,dual sinks, quartz counters & closet for added storage.The hall bath has quartz counters as well. The covered porch at the entrance is a generous size, the decking is trex material, and theres also a storage shed.The exterior was recently painted & the landscaping is very tropical. This home is beautiful, and waiting for the next owner!

2395 Delaware Avenue Unit 163, Santa Cruz

2395 Delaware Avenue Unit 188, Santa Cruz

$337,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82056948 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Deanza Santa Cruz BLDG.

New price for this amazing home in a great location in DeAnza Mobile home park, tucked away on a large corner lot with lots of privacy and views of Natural Bridges State Park, and Natural Bridges State Beach!!! Watch the waves crash, smell the ocean air, and ENJOY the beach and ocean views from your home!! This home offers extra parking, including a 2 car garage, a carport, and additional parking. This home has recently been painted inside and out. As you enter you are greeted with vaulted ceilings, lots of storage, an over sized living room and dining area. The kitchen has beautiful white tile and lots of counter space. The large laundry room is near the kitchen for added convenience. 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths offer plenty of living space. Soak in the sunken tub in the primary bath while enjoying views of the State beach and waves. This is a special home with so many amenities, come take a look!

2395 Delaware Avenue Unit 188, Santa Cruz

$5,450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82041622 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Just Reduced $200K! Properties like this rarely come to market. Built and completely reimagined in 2018, this home sits on a lot held by the same family since 1910 offering a truly special blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern luxury. From the moment you step inside, you are welcomed by sweeping views of the harbor, beach, lighthouse, and the iconic Santa Cruz Boardwalk in the distance. Expansive NanaWalls open the main living space to a wraparound stamped concrete patio, complete with both gas and wood-burning fire pits creating effortless indoor-outdoor living thats perfect for entertaining year-round. The kitchen features a generous island and sleek finishes beautifully contrasted by rich Brazilian teak floors. A flexible Murphy bedroom just off the living room offers the ideal space for guests, a cozy lounge, or a private home office. Upstairs, accessible by stairs or an elevator that covers all levels, you will find dual primary suites and a stunning deck with panoramic ocean views your own private retreat above it all. A touch of the unexpected, hidden rooms are tucked behind custom bookcases throughout the home. Discover a secret staircase leading to the finished basement complete with a large recreation space, full bath, and second laundry.

2974 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

$5,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82056434 MLS ⋅ Active Status

WOW....Incredible Price! Along the coveted stretch of Opal Cliff Drive, this one-of-a-kind property offers one of the most desirable waterfront locations in Santa Cruz County featuring a large parcel, approximately 127 linear ft of ocean frontage, & sweeping panoramic ocean views. Perfectly positioned between Pleasure Point & Capitola Village, it overlooks world-class surf spots including The Hook, Sharks Cove, & Privates, & is just minutes to beaches, shops, & coastal dining. This custom-built, one-owner home maximizes its oceanside setting with breathtaking views from nearly every room. Set back from the street on almost half an acre, the property welcomes you with a spacious parking courtyard, lush lawn, & inviting entryway. Inside, enjoy vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplaces, & walls of glass that open to an ocean-view deck, seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living. The main level includes the primary suite, kitchen, living areas, & a den/optional 4th bedroom, offering flexibility for single-level living. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a shared bath, & a deck with coastline views. Originally designed as a 3-car garage, it now features a 2-car setup with workbench & built-in storage. Recent improvements include a professional soil stabilization system along the cliffside.

4250 Opal Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

$589,000

ML82031602 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched above the city in one of Santa Cruzs most desirable settings, 760 Escalona Drive presents a truly rare opportunity to own an expansive ocean-view lot with breathtaking coastal vistas by day and glittering city lights by night. This exceptional property offers the perfect canvas to custom design and build the home of your dreams, thoughtfully positioned to capture ocean views, natural light, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle Santa Cruz is famous for. Ideally located with easy access to world-class surf breaks, scenic hiking and biking trails, UCSC, beaches, and vibrant downtown amenities, this lot combines tranquility with everyday convenience. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or a timeless Santa Cruz residence, the possibilities here are extraordinary. The seller has pre-development information available to interested buyers, providing valuable insight into the development potential of the property. Ocean-view lots within the City of Santa Cruz are vanishingly rare, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a legacy property in an iconic coastal community. Don't miss your chance to secure one of the last remaining view lots of its kind.

760 Escalona Drive, Santa Cruz

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