
820 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What This House Offers
Furnished three bedroom home on the Westside of Santa Cruz! Close to UC Santa Cruz campus and just blocks to the beach.This warm and inviting house includes one... parking space and a beautiful backyard. The spacious light-filled open floorplan offers flex options combined with practical living and dining areas.Large ensuite primary bedroom enjoys a bathroom with double vanity. Two additional light-filled bedrooms and second bathroom with tub for family and guests. Washer and dryer are conveniently located in the laundry room.Located minutes to Safeway,New Leaf grocery,restaurants,wineries and breweries,hardware store,great cafes, yoga and other workout options, a knitting store, a high end hairdresser and an eclectic array of amenities that comprise the desirable lower Westside neighborhood. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network is a 50-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail passing right outside the door! This trail takes you downtown,to a multitude of beachside trails and to the UCSC campus,there is also a bus line. This home enjoys an incredible location in a world class town. Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk,with its renowned seaside resort community,the world class University of California Santa Cruz, with college town vibe.Downtown mixes it up with vintage stores,indie shops,local cuisine, theatre,live music and the arts.Historic home of world class surfing and mountainbiking, Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year. Santa Cruz frequently experiences the warmest temperatures in the autumn.Located on Monterey Bay South facing with mountains to its north,temperatures run several degrees warmer. Santa Cruz has a number of cultural institutions and attractions,including the UCSC,Arboretum, Mission Santa Cruz,Museum of Natural History,Museum of Art and History, The Art League, Surfing Museum,Tannery Arts Center.Nearest commercial airports are San Jose,Monterey Regional,San Francisco International,Oakland International.Technology companies have made Santa Cruz their home since the 1980s and Stanford University is under an hour away. Enjoy driving to San Jose and San Francisco via scenic redwood highways or along the coast.The principal industries of Santa Cruz are agriculture, tourism, education,and high tech. Dwell away from the digital home to this rental by the sea in Santa Cruz, a rare opportunity for wellness lifestyle living on the California coast! MLS # 426101991
Unit
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2160 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast Nook
- Carpet
- Hardwood Floors
- Oven
- Patio
- Range
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
Community Features
- Garages
820 Almar Ave is located in Santa Cruz, California in the 95060 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
- Garage
- Surface Lot
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 2011
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Lot Details
- 5009 Sq Ft Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-02-10
- Negotiable Lease Term
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable88 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit33 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise100 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Bay View Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Brook Knoll Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Mission Hill Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Grades K-8
Private
Santa Cruz Waldorf High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Grades 7-12
Charter
Brightpath
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 11 min (4.1 mi)
Cabrillo College
Drive: 14 min (8.5 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 820 Almar Ave proximity to Almar Shopping Center, Palm Center, and Mission Village Center. Almar Shopping Center is 0.1 miles away, and Palm Center is within an 8 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 33, 820 Almar Ave has some transit, including 5 transit stops within 46.3 miles. Transit options include Blossom Hill and Capitol.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 820 Almar Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Lighthouse Field State Beach, and Natural Bridges State Beach.
Airports
Living in Westside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 48 minutes from 820 Almar Ave. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 44.8 miles away.
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