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$2,999-$3,765/mo

The Sands

304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

1-2 beds 1 bath 418-609 sqft

All about this rental

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Neighborhood:
Beach Hill-Neary Lagoon
ZIP code:
95060
Status:
Active
Last checked:
1 hour ago

Find your perfect layout

Perks of living here

Convenience

Enjoy Electronic Payments Accepted, Online Payments Available, Laundry Facilities, and Reserved Permit Parking for hassle-free living.

Security

Feel secure with Gated Community access and Security Lighting throughout the property.

Lifestyle

Take part in Resident Events and enjoy being Close to Shopping & Entertainment, as well as Steps From World Famous Beach Boardwalk.

Outdoors

Relax in the Established Landscape or take advantage of Bike Rack storage for outdoor adventures.

Design

Stylish interiors feature Beautiful Wood Look Flooring, Modern Fixtures, Premium Plank Flooring, Two-Toned Updated Paint, and Sunny Skylight in select homes.

Standout

The property boasts Bungalow Charm, Unique Upgrades, and is just Minutes From The Beach, making it truly special.

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Online Payments Available
  • Close To Shopping & Entertainment
  • Attentive On-Site Maintenance
  • Reserved Permit Parking
  • Established Landscape
  • Resident Events
  • Security Lighting
  • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Team
  • Modern Upgrades
  • Bike Rack
  • Bilingual Management
  • Bungalow Charm
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Electronic Payments Accepted
  • Gated Community
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Custom Amenity
  • Minutes From The Beach
  • Custom Amenity
  • Steps From World Famous Beach Boardwalk
  • Custom Amenity
  • Custom Amenity

In-house comforts

  • Beautiful Wood Look Flooring*
  • Private Patio In Select Homes
  • Ice Cold Refrigerators & Freezers
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Gas Range
  • Modern Fixtures*
  • Sunny Skylight in Select Homes
  • Premium Plank Flooring*
  • Two-Toned Updated Paint*
  • Unique Upgrades*
* Only available in select apartments

See what makes this place special

WHY YOU'LL LOVE CALLING THE SANDS "HOME"

*In select homes

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Fees & policies

General fees

Application fees:
$52
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy

Pets allowed. Pet limit 2 allowed. A maximum of two animals per apartment will be allowed with an additional deposit and fees. For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Max 2 Animals Allowed To see our restriced beed list, please visit https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/3/609443/3_609443_20167217.pdf Additional deposit and fees will apply.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info

First Pacific Group
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

Know your way around

89
Very walkable
Walk Score®
34
Some transit
Transit Score®
98
Biker's paradise
Bike Score®
The area around 304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is located in a biker’s paradise, with an extensive and well-maintained cycling infrastructure for seamless biking.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Santa Cruz's city center
    9 min
    16 min
    43 min
    31 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

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Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool
Childcare • 4.83 mi
NR
Scotts Valley Children's Center
Childcare • 5.61 mi
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The Learning Workshop Preshool
Childcare • 6.02 mi
NR
Spring Hill School
Private • PK-6 • 38 students • 0.80 mi
NR
Holy Cross
Private • PK-8 • 149 students • 0.96 mi
NR
Midtown Montessori
Private • PK-K • 17 students • 1.13 mi
NR
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 191 students • 2.91 mi
NR
Tara Redwood School
Private • PK-4 • 66 students • 3.86 mi
NR
Merit Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 24 students • 4.95 mi
NR
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Private • PK-9 • 241 students • 5.12 mi
NR
Baymonte Christian School
Private • PK-8 • 365 students • 6.67 mi
NR
Spring Hill School
Private • PK-6 • 38 students • 0.80 mi
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Holy Cross
Private • PK-8 • 149 students • 0.96 mi
NR
Gault Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 310 students • 1.02 mi
4/10
Bay View Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 336 students • 1.07 mi
3/10
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School
Public • K-5 • 117 students • 1.09 mi
9/10
Alternative Family Education School
Public • K-12 • 108 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Midtown Montessori
Private • PK-K • 17 students • 1.13 mi
NR
Santa Cruz Children's School
Private • K-6 • 45 students • 1.29 mi
NR
Holy Cross
Private • PK-8 • 149 students • 0.96 mi
NR
Mission Hill Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 544 students • 1.00 mi
5/10
Ark Independent Studies School
Public • 6-12 • 47 students • 1.09 mi
4/10
Alternative Family Education School
Public • K-12 • 108 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Branciforte Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 389 students • 1.38 mi
5/10
Creekside School
Private • 1-12 • 6 students • 1.41 mi
NR
Monterey Coast Preparatory School
Private • 6-12 • 23 students • 1.48 mi
NR
Gateway School
Private • K-8 • 185 students • 1.75 mi
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Santa Cruz High School
Public • 9-12 • 1092 students • 0.74 mi
9/10
Costanoa Continuation High School
Public • 9-12 • 90 students • 1.09 mi
2/10
Ark Independent Studies School
Public • 6-12 • 47 students • 1.09 mi
4/10
Alternative Family Education School
Public • K-12 • 108 students • 1.09 mi
NR
Merit Academy
Private • 9-12 • 24 students • 1.13 mi
NR
Creekside School
Private • 1-12 • 6 students • 1.41 mi
NR
Monterey Coast Preparatory School
Private • 6-12 • 23 students • 1.48 mi
NR
Kirby School
Private • 6-12 • 238 students • 1.83 mi
NR
Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts
College • 1.03 mi
NR
Five Branches University
College • 1.24 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz
College • 1.71 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz
College • 1.81 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz
College • 1.98 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz
College • 2.10 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz
College • 2.11 mi
NR
University of California Santa Cruz Westside Research Park
College • 2.20 mi
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2nd Street & Cliff Street
Bus
0.02 mi
2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue
Bus
0.10 mi
Beach Street & Riverside Avenue
Bus
0.13 mi
2nd Street & Main Street
Bus
0.14 mi
3rd Street & Uhden Street
Bus
0.21 mi
Beach Street & Pacific Avenue
Bus
0.25 mi
Pacific Avenue & Center Street
Bus
0.27 mi
Beach Street & Leibrandt Avenue
Bus
0.28 mi
Bonny Doon Village Airport
Airport
9.37 mi
2nd Street & Cliff Street
Bus
0.02 mi
2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue
Bus
0.10 mi
Beach Street & Riverside Avenue
Bus
0.13 mi
2nd Street & Main Street
Bus
0.14 mi
3rd Street & Uhden Street
Bus
0.21 mi
Beach Street & Pacific Avenue
Bus
0.25 mi
Pacific Avenue & Center Street
Bus
0.27 mi
Beach Street & Leibrandt Avenue
Bus
0.28 mi
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Train
0.32 mi
Swift Halt
Train
1.63 mi
Rincon
Train
3.71 mi
Felton Roaring Camp
Train
5.67 mi
Redwood Camp
Train
6.35 mi
Mount Hermon
Train
6.96 mi
Olympia
Train
7.67 mi
Coasters
Drinks
0.11 mi
Beach Street Café
Restaurant
0.12 mi
El Hermoso Mar
Restaurant
0.12 mi
Falafel Hut
Food
0.13 mi
Loards Ice Cream
Restaurant
0.13 mi
Beach St. Pizza And Bar
Restaurant
0.13 mi
Sawasdee by the Sea
Restaurant
0.20 mi
Carousel Cones
Food
0.20 mi
Coasters
Drinks
0.11 mi
Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room & Wine Bar
Drinks
0.24 mi
The Avenue
Drinks
0.32 mi
Asti
Drinks
0.33 mi
Jack O'Neill Lounge
Drinks
0.34 mi
The Poet & the Patriot
Drinks
0.39 mi
Blue Lagoon
Drinks
0.42 mi
Surf City Billiards
Drinks
0.43 mi
Falafel Hut
Food
0.13 mi
Carousel Cones
Food
0.20 mi
World Grill
Food
0.22 mi
Funnel Cakes
Food
0.25 mi
Paradise Dogs
Food
0.28 mi
Barnacle Bill's
Food
0.28 mi
Tater Twists
Food
0.29 mi
Deep Fried
Food
0.30 mi
Beach Street Café
Restaurant
0.12 mi
El Hermoso Mar
Restaurant
0.12 mi
Loards Ice Cream
Restaurant
0.13 mi
Beach St. Pizza And Bar
Restaurant
0.13 mi
Sawasdee by the Sea
Restaurant
0.20 mi
Firefly Coffeehouse
Restaurant
0.22 mi
The Picnic Basket
Restaurant
0.24 mi
Cafe Ivéta Downtown
Restaurant
0.24 mi
Quality Market
Grocery store
0.12 mi
The Gypsy Fish Company
Shopping
0.13 mi
Beach Market
Grocery store
0.15 mi
O'Neill Surf Shop
Shopping
0.15 mi
Santa Cruz Surf Shop
Shopping
0.17 mi
Aloha Motors
Shopping
0.22 mi
Saint Kris Surf Co.
Shopping
0.22 mi
aloha
Shopping
0.24 mi
Quality Market
Grocery store
0.12 mi
Beach Market
Grocery store
0.15 mi
Surf Town Market
Grocery store
0.26 mi
Stagnaro Brothers Sea Food
Grocery store
0.41 mi
Ocean Market & Deli
Grocery store
0.41 mi
Metropolitan Market
Grocery store
0.42 mi
La Plaza Market
Grocery store
0.45 mi
Hernandez Market
Grocery store
0.49 mi
The Gypsy Fish Company
Shopping
0.13 mi
O'Neill Surf Shop
Shopping
0.15 mi
Santa Cruz Surf Shop
Shopping
0.17 mi
Aloha Motors
Shopping
0.22 mi
Saint Kris Surf Co.
Shopping
0.22 mi
aloha
Shopping
0.24 mi
Current eBikes
Shopping
0.25 mi
Pacific Ave Cycles
Shopping
0.29 mi
Sea Breeze Inn
Hotel
0.05 mi
Electric Bike Rentals
Automotive
0.09 mi
Paradise Inn
Hotel
0.09 mi
Boardwalk Parking
Automotive
0.09 mi
Knights Inn
Hotel
0.09 mi
Boca Del Cielo
Hotel
0.10 mi
Villager Santa Cruz
Hotel
0.12 mi
Coastview Hotel
Hotel
0.12 mi
Electric Bike Rentals
Automotive
0.09 mi
Boardwalk Parking
Automotive
0.09 mi
Third and Raymond Streets Parking
Automotive
0.20 mi
Greg Solow's Engine Room
Automotive
0.22 mi
Seaside Company Employee Parking
Automotive
0.24 mi
Lott's Auto Stereo
Automotive
0.25 mi
Wheel Works Parking Lot
Automotive
0.25 mi
Laurel Street Extension Parking Lot
Automotive
0.26 mi
Salud para la Gente
Healthcare
0.13 mi
Maple Street Clinic
Healthcare
0.42 mi
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
0.53 mi
A Gavin McClure, DDS
Healthcare
0.57 mi
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
0.61 mi
Dr. Alan Heit, DDS
Healthcare
0.72 mi
Women's Health Center
Healthcare
0.78 mi
Doctors On Duty
Healthcare
0.78 mi
Sea Breeze Inn
Hotel
0.05 mi
Paradise Inn
Hotel
0.09 mi
Knights Inn
Hotel
0.09 mi
Boca Del Cielo
Hotel
0.10 mi
Villager Santa Cruz
Hotel
0.12 mi
Coastview Hotel
Hotel
0.12 mi
Courtyard
Hotel
0.12 mi
El View Lodge
Hotel
0.14 mi
Farmers Insurance Group
Other
0.56 mi
Sereno Group
Other
0.69 mi
Century 21
Other
0.80 mi
Anderson Christie
Other
0.86 mi
Mitchell Properties
Other
0.89 mi
Michele Replogle, Realtor Coldwell Banker Realty
Other
0.95 mi
State Farm
Other
0.96 mi
Santa Cruz Properties
Other
1.01 mi
Salty Hair
Personal care
0.29 mi
Tonic Spa
Personal care
0.47 mi
Well Within
Personal care
0.47 mi
Azhar Hair Design
Personal care
0.51 mi
L'Atelier Salon
Personal care
0.60 mi
Faust Spa
Personal care
0.61 mi
Nail Club
Personal care
0.61 mi
L'Atelier Spa
Personal care
0.62 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park
Pet care
0.37 mi
Westside Animal Hospital
Pet care
0.44 mi
Ocean Animal Clinic
Pet care
0.54 mi
VCA Animal Hospital
Pet care
0.92 mi
All Pets
Pet care
1.17 mi
PetSmart
Pet care
1.21 mi
Banfield Pet Hospital
Pet care
1.23 mi
Wishbone Pet Company
Pet care
1.33 mi
Elm Street Mission
Place of worship
0.45 mi
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.56 mi
Calvary Episcopal Church
Place of worship
0.58 mi
The Salvation Army
Place of worship
0.60 mi
Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
Place of worship
0.71 mi
New United Methodist Church of Santa Cruz
Place of worship
0.77 mi
Saint Josephs Shrine
Place of worship
0.79 mi
Shrine of St. Joseph
Place of worship
0.79 mi
USPS
Public service
0.14 mi
Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
Public service
0.34 mi
Santa Cruz City Police Department
Public service
0.40 mi
Western Union
Public service
0.41 mi
The UPS Store
Public service
0.61 mi
Page and Dudley
Public service
0.63 mi
Senior Citizens Legal Services
Public service
0.68 mi
Santa Cruz City Fire Station #1
Public service
0.69 mi
Boardwalk Bowl
Sports
0.09 mi
Casino Arcade
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Neptune's Kingdom
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Court 16
Sports
0.17 mi
Court 15
Sports
0.17 mi
Court 13
Sports
0.18 mi
Court 14
Sports
0.18 mi
Court 10
Sports
0.19 mi
Casino Arcade
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Neptune's Kingdom
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Entertainment
0.29 mi
Sub Rosa
Entertainment
0.31 mi
Kuumwba Jazz Center
Entertainment
0.41 mi
Felix Kulpa Gallery
Entertainment
0.44 mi
The Catalyst
Entertainment
0.48 mi
Wharf Stage
Entertainment
0.51 mi
Boardwalk Bowl
Sports
0.09 mi
Court 16
Sports
0.17 mi
Court 15
Sports
0.17 mi
Court 13
Sports
0.18 mi
Court 14
Sports
0.18 mi
Court 10
Sports
0.19 mi
Court 11
Sports
0.20 mi
Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park
Sports
0.20 mi

Average utility cost in California

In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$155
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Gas
$58
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Water
$114
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Sewer
$57
Cable grafic icon
Cable
$59
Internet grafic icon
Internet
$30

Company ratings

How are these reviews collected?
4.5 (270 reviews)
Parking 4.2
Noise 4.2
Amenities 4.2
Value 4
Staff 4.5
Location 4.5
Maintenance 4.3
Ratings based on reviews from other properties managed by First Pacific Group.

FAQs about The Sands

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for The Sands were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

The Sands offers the following floor plan options: one-bedroom, two-bedroom.

Is The Sands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at The Sands.
Here are the details:
Pets allowed. Pet limit 2 allowed. A maximum of two animals per apartment will be allowed with an additional deposit and fees. For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Max 2 Animals Allowed To see our restriced beed list, please visit https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/3/609443/3_609443_20167217.pdf Additional deposit and fees will apply.

What neighborhood is this property in?

304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is in Beach Hill-Neary Lagoon.

What are popular apartment communities in Beach Hill-Neary Lagoon?

How far is The Sands from the city center?

The Sands is approximately 9 minutes away by car from the city center.

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around 304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is located in a biker’s paradise, with an extensive and well-maintained cycling infrastructure for seamless biking.

What childcare centers are close by?

Nearby childcare centers include Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool, Scotts Valley Children's Center, The Learning Workshop Preshool.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include Santa Cruz High School, Spring Hill School, Holy Cross.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts, Five Branches University, University of California Santa Cruz.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in The Sands are at:
  • $2,999-$3,765 for two-bedroom units

How does this rent compare with rents in Santa Cruz?

Rent in Santa Cruz averages at $3,541, compared to prices of $2,999-$3,765 /mo at The Sands.

Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?

Does the rent at The Sands include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at The Sands. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Can I see this property online somehow?

Yes, The Sands offers online viewing through a video walkthrough. You'll find it in the photo gallery.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to The Sands or its management company?

Yes, above you can check out ratings for the property management company. They're based on feedback from residents across all its communities.

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