Santa Cruz Homes with Ocean View

Welcome to Santa Cruz County, a stunning coastal gem nestled in the heart of California. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and a laid-back lifestyle, Santa Cruz offers an idyllic setting for those seeking both adventure and tranquility. With its picturesque beaches, lush redwood forests, and charming downtown, this county is a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban convenience.

One of the most sought-after features of homes in Santa Cruz County is the spectacular ocean view. Imagine waking up each day to the sound of waves crashing against the shore and the sight of the sun rising over the Pacific Ocean. Properties with ocean views offer not just a home, but a lifestyle filled with serenity and inspiration. From cozy beach cottages to luxurious oceanfront estates, there’s a diverse range of options to suit every taste and budget.

In addition to the stunning vistas, residents of Santa Cruz County enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities. Whether it’s surfing at the iconic Steamer Lane, hiking in the majestic redwood forests of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, or simply strolling along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there’s never a shortage of things to do. The county is also known for its vibrant arts scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music festivals that celebrate local talent.

Living in Santa Cruz County with an ocean view means embracing a lifestyle of beauty, adventure, and community. Discover your dream home in this coastal paradise and experience the magic of Santa Cruz for yourself!

Newest Santa Cruz Homes with Ocean View

$8,495,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82060236 MLS

Casa Cowells is beyond words. Perched on West Cliff Drive's historic Millionaires' Row, this custom luxury estate is a rare oceanfront offering, designed around the water. From the kitchen and dining area, great room, upstairs living room, and both primary suites, the easterly panorama unfolds: ocean, wharf, beach, boardwalk, epic sunrises, and long ridgelines of the Santa Cruz Mountains beyond, turning this coastline into something closer to a moving picture, than a window. Rooted in Spanish Mediterranean tradition, the home pairs clay tile, stucco, arched openings, wrought iron, hand-painted Talavera tile, and Saltillo flooring with effortless coastal rhythm. LaCantina doors pocket into walls, dissolving lines between indoors and out. A spacious heated lanai invites connection. Underfoot, warm, seamless radiant concrete floor by renowned artisan Tom Ralston, tinted in a Monet finish, is inspired by the sand at nearby Cowells Beach. An antique stained-glass fanlight crowns the entry, filtering brilliant color into the living space. Rainwater harvesting system supports the summer garden oasis. Designed by Craycroft, Green Building Award winning and ADA-designed, Casa Cowells was created with thoughtful intention. This coastal sanctuary was designed to make everyday life better.

506 W Cliff DR, Santa Cruz

Listed by Drew Reid, 408-515-1362 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,650,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82060584 MLS

Imagine waking each day above the Pacific, with sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a rare opportunity to make the California coast part of everyday life. In sought after Rio Del Mar, this contemporary home occupies a rare ocean and mountain view lot, minutes from beaches, surfing, hiking, golf, restaurants, and local shops. Equally suited to full-time living, a weekend escape, or working remotely and recharging. Designed to maximize its panoramic surroundings, the home features vaulted ceilings, abundant glass, and expansive entertainment decks. Views unfold from nearly every window. The loft-like main level connects the kitchen, dining area, wet bar, and living room, with decks extending the living space outdoors for entertaining and spectacular sunsets. The 2,138-square-foot main residence includes an ocean view primary suite with a fireplace and oversized soaking tub and a second bedroom and bathroom with green-hill views. A detached 256-square-foot bonus studio with ocean views, half bath, and private garden offers flexible space for an office, art studio, workshop, or guest retreat. A two-car garage with EV charging completes the property. A unique blend of privacy, architecture, and nature. A place where coming home feels truly special.

555 Vista Del Mar DR, Aptos

Listed by Kristin Wilson, 831-212-4549 from Wilson Byrd Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,765,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82060542 MLS

Pristine ocean view single level home in coveted Aptos location near beach, shopping and restaurants. The home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms within 1,320 square feet. Open kitchen-living is oriented to the large ocean view deck perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. The updated kitchen is equipped with a Wolf range oven, honed granite countertops, stainless refrigerator and dishwasher, basin sink and breakfast bar. The open dining area offers ocean views and easy access to the ocean view deck beyond. And the new bathrooms are a designer's delight with designer tile and stone, upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures, including two backlit LED mirrors and Toto toilets. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the home, complementing the open beam and high ceilings that add character. Heating is provided by central forced air with gas, and cooling by central air conditioning. The property includes a two-car garage and room for extra parking or possible expansion. The solar system is owned and conveys with the property. Everything has been done- so come and enjoy! Quiet street yet close to everything. And just a short stroll to the nearby coffee shop, bakery and Zameens Mediterranean restaurant.

3167 W W Ledyard WAY, Aptos

Listed by Kelley Trousdale, 831-566-7070 from Santa Cruz Estates
(If provided) CoList: from

$710,000

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

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 AVE 312, Santa Cruz

Listed by Lori Strusis, 831-247-7135 from CENTURY 21 Masters
(If provided) CoList: Susie Stelle from CENTURY 21 Masters

$2,295,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82060472 MLS

"Ridge Top" estate on 13 acres with breathtaking ocean, mountain & vineyard views! Tri-level Mediterranean-style home built in 1992. Spacious formal entry with vaulted ceilings. Steps up to living/dining room w/fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings, sliders to deck. Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Pool view from kitchen window. Bright breakfast bay with floor-to-ceiling windows, spectacular 180 views. New hardwood flooring, bathrooms remodeled in '24. Two large primary suites, new custom plantation shutters. Primary bathroom features a luxurious deep, free-standing soaking tub under window, oversized shower, dual vanity. Steps down to guest suite with huge walk-in closet. Lower level family/rec room with wet bar, sitting area, spacious office bay. 3rd bedroom with fireplace, sliders to deck, adjacent hall bath. Lwr level layout designed for potential 4th bedroom. Lap pool w/spa, sunny travertine deck. Usable land offers space for vineyard, gardening, sport court or horses. Long circular driveway, generous parking, room for oversized vehicle/ RV. 4 car drive-thru garage, vaulted wood ceilings, potential to convert to ADU? Comcast internet, excellent shared well. Central location near Summit store & schools, easy drive to town or beach!

600 Ridge Top RD, Los Gatos

Listed by Rebecca Smith, 408-507-7165 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: Karen Izzo from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

$4,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82059694 MLS

Come by Saturday for Italian Handmade Pizza - 180-Degree Monterey Bay Views and an Organic Strawberry Farm in La Selva Beach. Set atop a bluff and reimagined in 2023, the home opens on its defining feature: Monterey Bay catching the last light from the living room, kitchen, and patio alike, the sky changing color over the water in a way that's hard to look away from. Inside, the living room's Jerusalem stone fireplace anchors one side; sliding glass doors with automated blinds on the other frame the sunset over the bay, with Sonos Sound throughout. The kitchen carries the same intention with quartzite counters, an oversized island, Thermador appliances, a pot filler, and beverage drawers. The primary suite is its own retreat: a fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, a steam shower, and a deep soaking tub with book-matched tile. French oak floors carry that same quiet polish throughout. Three of the property's 10.37 acres are a working organic strawberry farm. Undeveloped land beyond it could become a private resort, with potential to add a pool, helicopter pad, or more gardens (buyer to verify). A three-car garage with its own EV charger handles daily use, a separate 25-by-45 steel shop adds room for five more cars, and a bocce court rounds out the patio.

145 Coy DR, Watsonville

Listed by Mario Desantis, 831-291-0511 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$3,495,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82060253 MLS

Set in one of Santa Cruzs most coveted coastal neighborhoods, this Coastal Craftsman captures the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes Pleasure Point so desirable. Fully enclosed behind custom gates, fencing, and mature landscaping, the property offers a rare sense of privacy just moments from the coast and Pleasure Points renowned surf breaks. With a scale that is hard to find in the neighborhood, the home offers 4 bedrooms, including a thoughtfully designed ground-level en suite ideal for guests or flexible living. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light create an airy interior, while wide-plank flooring, bamboo cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and warm finishes give the home an elevated coastal feel. The primary suite offers a retreat with its own deck and walk-in closet. Outdoor living is a standout. An upper-level deck wraps around nearly the entire home, with ocean glimpses and a covered lounge beneath an automated Brustor patio cover. Below, the private backyard is made for entertaining with a hot tub, outdoor shower, pergola-covered lounge, patios, and mature landscaping. Thoughtfully remodeled and updated, the home also features Sonos whole-home audio, a 240V Tesla EV charger, an automated driveway gate, and an outdoor swimsuit dryer.

562 36th AVE, Santa Cruz

Listed by Lyng-Vidrine Team, 831-600-5506 from David Lyng Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

$2,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82059608 MLS

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 DR, Santa Cruz

Listed by George Montanari, 408-497-2213 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: Seb Frey from Compass

$1,199,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82060043 MLS ⋅ Opal Cliff East BLDG.

Wow! Endless Views of Monterey Bay from every room! Two Bedroom, 1 Bath end unit 924 square foot Condo with 270-degree views of Monterey Bay. Large Private Patio with beautiful flowers, makes this a perfect indoor-outdoor entertainers' property. Wake up to the views of the Pacific Ocean, Capitola Wharf and Moss Landing. Just down the road is Downtown Capitola and all that it has to offer with its restaurants and shops.

4820 Opal Cliff DR 103, Capitola

Listed by Patrick Crema, 408-314-8908 from Crema Properties
(If provided) CoList: from

$5,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82059188 MLS

The house is beautiful. The way it lives around the ocean, and within one of Capitolas most treasured neighborhoods, is what makes it memorable. Set on Depot Hill, where people come simply to wander, admire the historic homes, take in the coastline, and absorb an energy that draws people in whether they live there or not, this home offers the rare chance to make that setting part of everyday life. Expansive Pacific views draw you through the main living spaces, filling the home with light and creating a constant connection to the coast. Arched windows, soaring ceilings, skylights, and a dramatic staircase add architectural character, while the kitchen anchors it all with generous counter space, a Viking range, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat with sweeping water views. Outside, a broad stone patio extends the living space toward the ocean, made for morning coffee, long lunches, sunset dinners, and evenings that linger. More than a home with a remarkable view, this is a chance to live within the historic charm and unmistakable character of Depot Hill.

304 Grand AVE, Capitola

Listed by Strock Team, 831-688-9800 from eXp Realty of California Inc
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,895,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82059979 MLS

Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

221 Highland DR, Aptos

Listed by Strock Team, 831-688-9800 from eXp Realty of California Inc
(If provided) CoList: from

$589,000

ML82059878 MLS

Build your dream coastal-mountain retreat on this spacious 1.13-acre residential lot in the highly desirable community of Corralitos, California. Elevated near the end of a private cul-de-sac, this property pairs a serene, country vibe with breathtaking, panoramic south-facing views stretching across the Pajaro Valley, the iconic Moss Landing stacks, and the sparkling Monterey Bay. The seller has completed the heavy lifting to make this parcel nearly shovel-ready, saving you months of county red tape. Critical milestones are in place, including a recorded Certificate of Compliance, a completed survey, and county-approved geology, geotechnical, soils, septic perc. test soon. Utilities and safety are addressed with established septic feasibility, confirmed public water availability, and an active fire hydrant located directly on-site. Situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, you will enjoy immediate access to some of California's premier mountain and road biking trails. You are also just minutes from pristine Central Coast beaches and Highway 1. Cruise north to the legendary surf culture of Santa Cruz and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, or head south to Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. Embrace a temperate climate famous for rich agriculture and coastal adventures.

0 Prendergast LN, Corralitos

Listed by Paul Zech, 831-247-3007 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: Kathleen Zech from Coldwell Banker Realty

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