Pacific Shores

1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Last Updated: 1 Wk Ago
(1)
Monthly Rent
$1,546 - $4,860
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
542 - 1,035 sq ft

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B1 - 1x1

$3,831
1 Bed, 1 Bath
790 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2102
$3,831
790
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1-1114
$3,831
790
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1-1207
$3,831
790
Oct. 10
1-1202
$3,831
790
Oct. 10

A1 - 1x1

$1,546
1 Bed, 1 Bath
542 Sq. Ft.
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8-8207
$1,546
542
Oct. 22

E1 - 1x1

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
817 Sq. Ft.
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A4 - 1x1

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
547 Sq. Ft.
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557 Sq. Ft.
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591 Sq. Ft.
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C1 - 2x2

$4,395
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,016 Sq. Ft.
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$4,395
1,016
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6-6108
$4,395
1,016
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1,016
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C2 - 2x2

$4,850 - $4,860
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,035 Sq. Ft.
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7 Available Units
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Sq. Ft.
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1-1209
$4,860
1,035
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5-5308
$4,860
1,035
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3-3205
$4,860
1,035
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D1 - 2x1

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2 Beds, 1 Bath
880 Sq. Ft.
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 3 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2003
  • 206 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed

  • Pet Deposit
    $500
  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $75 / mo

0 lbs. Weight Limit

Restrictions

Breed Restrictions applied - Call for more information

Cats Allowed

  • Pet Deposit
    $500
  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $75 / mo

0 lbs. Weight Limit

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Property Highlights

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Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Income Restricted
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Picnic Area
  • Pond
  • Utilities Included
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Map of Pacific Shores

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Active

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Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

50 min Drive

San José International

Airport

Monterey Regional

59 min Drive

Monterey Regional

Moving to Westside, Santa Cruz, CA

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 40, Pacific Shores has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 47.1 miles. Transit options include Tamien Caltrain Station Northbound and Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Northbound.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Pacific Shores are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Natural Bridges State Beach, Moore Creek Preserve, and Neary Lagoon.

Airports

Living in Westside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 50 minutes from Pacific Shores. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 45.7 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Bay View Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Brook Knoll Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Gateway School

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

Opal Cliffs

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

Holy Cross

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Pacific Collegiate Charter

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Pacific Collegiate Charter School

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

Creekside School

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
UC Santa Cruz Drive: 13 min (4.5 mi)
Cabrillo College Drive: 16 min (9.4 mi)

About Pacific Shores

Immerse yourself in the views at Pacific Shores. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, bring the California dream to you with garden-style elegance set adjacent to Natural Bridges Beach, Wilder Ranch, and Antonelli Pond… Nature Preserve with views of the sea overlooking the Pacific Ocean in this iconic, historic city. Close to University of California Santa Cruz and the famed Beach Boardwalk – Pacific Shores offers you luxury apartments with an ocean view, walking distance to the Monarch Butterfly trail and easy access to bike & hiking adventures. Live among natural splendor, near everything you want and need on the Westside of Santa Cruz.

Pacific Shores is an apartment community in Santa Cruz, CA

Contact

Property Address:
1240 Shaffer Rd,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 531-6802
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pacific Shores

Renter Reviews

For Pacific Shores

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1 Rating & Review

  • 2/24/20

    Poor Management

    The management is rude and unprofessional. I had a call with George about possibly leasing a unit and throughout the call, he kept cutting me off while he went on rambling about unrelated topics. In the end, he did not even take my contact information and decided to hang up on me for no reason.

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    Property Manager at Pacific Shores responded to this review

    We're sorry to see this review of Pacific Shores. What you described does not reflect our customer service expectations. Our team will continue to work diligently to ensure that we provide exemplary customer service. When you get a moment, please… contact us at 831-427-1290 and ask to speak to our community manager. Thank you.

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