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Mitchell`s Cove
$3,576 - $4,236
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 790 Sq. Ft.
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Jul. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1207
$3,576
790 Sq. Ft.
7/8/26
1314
$4,236
790 Sq. Ft.
7/8/26
2302
$3,586
790 Sq. Ft.
7/15/26
2x2
$4,465 - $4,800
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,016 Sq. Ft.
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Jun. 21
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5205
$4,500
1,016 Sq. Ft.
6/21/26
2110
$4,510
1,016 Sq. Ft.
6/22/26
2108
$4,465
1,016 Sq. Ft.
6/24/26
Lighthouse Point
$4,530 - $4,620
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,035 Sq. Ft.
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Jun. 22
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2307
$4,530
1,035 Sq. Ft.
6/22/26
3205
$4,620
1,035 Sq. Ft.
6/22/26
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* 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.
* 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.
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Utility Electric - Third Party
Varies / mo
Utility Water - Third Party
Varies / mo
Utility Sewer Water - Third Party
Varies / mo
Utility Billing Service Fee
$4.25 / mo
Utility Trash - Third Party
Varies / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee
$49
Garage
Parking Fee
$200 / mo
Comments
Max of 1
Other
Parking Permit Replacement
$25
Additional Parking Options
Garage
Other
Dogs
Pet Deposit Received
$950
Cats
Pet Deposit Received
$750
Situational
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)
$25
Access Device - Remote Replacement
$50
Mail Key Replacement
$10
Rent Late Fee
$50
Clubroom Rental
$200
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
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.
BBQ/Picnic Area
Parking
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Community Features
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Fitness Center
Garages
Grill
Laundry Facilities
Picnic Area
Pond
Pool
Spa
Utilities Included
Walk-Up
Walking/Biking Trails
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Scores provided by
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Active75 / 100
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Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
50 min Drive
Airport
Monterey Regional
59 min Drive
Moving to Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Pacific Shores proximity to Almar Shopping Center, Palm Center, and Mission Village Center. Almar Shopping Center is 1.4 miles away, and Palm Center is within a 27 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, Pacific Shores has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 47.2 miles. Transit options include Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound and Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound.
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.
Property Details
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.
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 located in Santa Cruz, CA in the 95060 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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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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.
