Pajaro Dunes Resort

Pajaro Dunes Resort presents the quintessential Monterey Bay beach vacation! While staying at the Pajaro Dunes, you can enjoy their one-and-a-half-mile strand of sandy white beach and natural habitat surrounding their community of beautiful shoreline vacation rentals, all overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Grab a book and relax on the beach, or take a refreshing swim in the water; whatever you choose, it’s sure to be invigorating.

If you need a perfect Santa Cruz County family vacation, Pajaro Dunes Resort is the place. You can find the perfect type of accommodation to suit any size family, from a one-bedroom condo to a six-bedroom house. You and your family can always find something to do on California’s Central Coast. Take the kids to the Gilroy Gardens, a unique theme park that combines trees, flower gardens, and 40 amusement park rides. Or, you can visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Año Nuevo State Reserve, which features massive three-ton elephant seals!

Experience an environment as rich in facilitating meetings and retreats as it is in natural beauty. Every year, 150 groups leave Pajaro Dunes’ serene environment, satisfied that their expectations have been met. Their experienced meeting coordinators are skilled in planning every aspect of your meeting, including which of their four event centers are the best fit. An inspirational setting plus their commitment to excellence truly makes Pajaro Dunes Resort Monterey Bay’s premier meeting destination.

Pajaro Dunes Resort was made for people who want to get away and get together! The resort has something for everyone, whether you're having an intimate weekend gathering or a weeklong extravaganza. Soak up their relaxing environment in accommodations that suit your needs, from comfortable oceanview condominiums to luxurious beachfront homes. Their experienced Guest Services Department can arrange beach bonfires, beach volleyball, catered meals, and more!

With expansive views of Monterey Bay, Pajaro Dunes is the perfect destination for your special day! The resort offers four spacious facilities that accommodate 100-180 guests. Their experienced wedding coordinator will assist you in planning the perfect event, including rehearsal dinners and beach bonfires! Their stunning stretch of beach offers the ideal setting for an unforgettable wedding.

Spanning one and a half miles of pristine beach, Pajaro Dunes Resort is a secluded, gated community featuring a collection of beautiful beachfront houses, townhomes, and condominiums architected to blend harmoniously with the gently rolling, natural oceanside landscape. Nature lovers will have plenty to explore while staying on California’s Central Coast. Do some bird watching at the mouth of the Pajaro River, hike the Santa Cruz Mountain Redwoods, or let a professional guide help you explore the beauty of Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough via kayak!

The Monterey Bay offers a diversity of fish all year round. Located only 15 minutes from the resort, Kahuna Sportfishing offers private fishing charters or open-party fishing trips. Whether fishing for rockfish, lingcod, salmon, halibut, or albacore, their experienced crew is dedicated to making your fishing trip both productive and memorable.

Let Pajaro Dunes Resort host your next romantic getaway. Choose a cozy one-bedroom condo to relax in, with views of either the Pajaro River or Monterey Bay. There are plenty of activities for lovebirds to enjoy onsite, such as competing in a game of tennis on one of their 15 tennis courts, bird watching at the mouth of Pajaro River, or sun tanning on their serene private beach. If you want to explore the area, grab dinner at Crow’s Nest in Santa Cruz for some delicious seafood, try exquisite wine at Alfaro Vineyards, or hit the links at the Springs Hill Golf Course.

Whether you’re looking for a perfect family vacation getaway or an ideal group retreat, Pajaro Dunes offers four event centers in a natural park-like setting, perfect for corporate meetings, getaways, and seminars. The resort also has 15 tennis courts conveniently placed in natural surroundings. In its over 44-year history, the resort has provided some of the best vacation rentals along the Monterey Bay coastline and is the only on-site full-service property management company in the Pajaro Dunes area.

Pajaro Dunes Resort features a collection of luxurious condominiums on your California Coast vacation. Bask in the stunning views of Monterey Bay and enjoy all the comforts of home in your incredible home-away-from-home. Their condos feature one, two, three, or four bedrooms and are well-equipped with full kitchens, large living spaces, private balconies, and much more!