The Sands

304 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$3,510 - $3,610	2 Beds	2	1 Bath	1 Bath	487 sq. ft.
View Fees and Policies	2 Beds	2	1 Bath	1 Bath	487 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

2 bed 1 bath

$3,510 - $3,610

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 487 Sq. Ft.

Show Floor Plan Details

Jul. 5

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

$3,610

487 Sq. Ft.

7/5/26

$3,510

487 Sq. Ft.

7/6/26

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1935
22 units / 1 story

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant
$52

Due at Move-In

Administrative Fee
$0

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

Beautiful Wood Look Flooring*
Bike Rack
Bilingual Management
Bungalow Charm
Close To Shopping & Entertainment
Credit Cards Accepted
Electronic Payments Accepted
Established Landscape
Exterior Lighting
Flexible Lease Terms
Ice Cold Refrigerators & Freezers
Minutes From The Beach
Modern Fixtures*
Modern Upgrades
Online Payments Available
Premium Plank Flooring*
Private Patio In Select Homes
Resident Events
Security Lighting
Steps From World Famous Beach Boardwalk
Sunny Skylight in Select Homes
Two-Toned Updated Paint*
Unique Upgrades*

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Skylights
Smoke Free

Community Features

Gas Range
Gated
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Walk-Up

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Very drivable80 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

45 min Drive

Airport

Monterey Regional

53 min Drive

Moving to Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Sands proximity to River Walk Plaza, Pacific Square, and Soquel Ocean Center. River Walk Plaza is 1.2 miles away, and Pacific Square is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, The Sands has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 45.5 miles. Transit options include Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound and Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Sands are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Airports

Living in Beach Hill provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 47 minutes from The Sands. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 43.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

New Horizons School

Grades K-5

Private

Bay View Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Spring Hill School

Grades PK-6

Private

Mission Hill Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Gateway School

Grades K-8

Private

Opal Cliffs

Grades K-8

Public

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

Delta Charter

Grades 9-12

Public

Santa Cruz High

Grades 9-12

Public

Harbor High

Grades 9-12

Public

French Unlimited

Grades 6-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

UC Santa Cruz

Drive: 13 min (5.1 mi)

Cabrillo College

Drive: 12 min (7.1 mi)

About The Sands

Welcome home to The Sands in sunny Santa Cruz, California. You will find our beautiful community located just steps to world class surfing locations, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, shopping centers and restaurants. We are an easy commute to Silicon... Valley and major schools such as UCSC and Cabrillo College. Whether it is going downtown, relaxing at one of the sunny beaches in Santa Cruz or strolling along the San Lorenzo River, you will always be close to home!

The Sands is a gated community with classic Santa Cruz beach bungalow charm. If you are looking for a pet friendly community in Santa Cruz, look no further! Now your pet has the opportunity to relax by your side and enjoy all the comforts of your home.

Welcome home to The Sands in sunny Santa Cruz, California. You will find our beautiful community located just steps to world class surfing locations, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, shopping centers and restaurants. We are an easy commute to Silicon Valley and major schools such as UCSC and Cabrillo College. Whether it is going downtown, relaxing at one of the sunny beaches in Santa Cruz or strolling along the San Lorenzo River, you will always be close to home!

The Sands is a gated community with classic Santa Cruz beach bungalow charm. If you are looking for a pet friendly community in Santa Cruz, look no further! Now your pet has the opportunity to relax by your side and enjoy all the comforts of your home.

The Sands is an apartment community in Santa Cruz, CA