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B1 - 1x1
$3,831
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 790 Sq. Ft.
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2-2102
$3,831
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1-1207
$3,831
790 Sq. Ft.
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1-1202
$3,831
790 Sq. Ft.
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C1 - 2x2
$4,395
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,016 Sq. Ft.
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1-1116
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5-5205
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C2 - 2x2
$4,850 - $4,860
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,035 Sq. Ft.
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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.
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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.
Parking
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Community Features
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Grill
Laundry Facilities
Picnic Area
Pond
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
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Active69 / 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 2429 Mission St, 2335-2371 Mission St, and 2371-2391 Mission St. 2429 Mission St is 1 mile away, and 2335-2371 Mission St is within a 17 minute walk.
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.
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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