La Selva Beach Real Estate

Welcome to La Selva Beach, a hidden gem nestled along the stunning coastline of Santa Cruz County, California. This charming seaside community is renowned for its breathtaking ocean views, pristine sandy beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere that perfectly embodies the California coastal lifestyle.

La Selva Beach is a tight-knit community that offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure. With its picturesque surroundings, residents and visitors alike enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including surfing, beachcombing, and hiking along the scenic coastal trails. The nearby redwood forests provide a serene backdrop for those who love nature, making it an ideal spot for weekend picnics or leisurely strolls.

The neighborhood is characterized by its friendly ambiance, where neighbors become friends and community events foster a sense of belonging. La Selva Beach is home to charming cottages and modern beach houses that reflect the coastal aesthetic, providing a perfect retreat for families and individuals alike. The local community center often hosts events, bringing everyone together for fun and fellowship.

Conveniently located just a short drive from the vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, residents can easily access a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Whether you’re savoring fresh seafood at a local eatery or exploring the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, La Selva Beach offers the perfect balance of serenity and excitement.

In La Selva Beach, you’ll find not just a place to live, but a lifestyle that celebrates the beauty of coastal living. Come discover the charm of this idyllic neighborhood and experience the warmth of a community that feels like home.

Newest Listings in La Selva Beach

$899,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82060510 MLS

Welcome to 113 Kingfisher Drive, a spacious four-bedroom home offering a peaceful setting with beautiful views of Harklins Slough behind the property. At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers privacy, scenic surroundings, and comfortable living. The inviting kitchen features stainless steel appliances and opens seamlessly to the family room, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Laminate flooring throughout the home provides a clean, cohesive look and easy maintenance. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes four bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, with two bedrooms featuring walk-in closets for excellent storage. An additional upstairs family room provides valuable flexible living space, perfect for a media room, home office, playroom, or second gathering area. With its tranquil slough views, cul-de-sac location, versatile floor plan, and inviting living spaces, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of peaceful Watsonville living. Close to shopping, schools, hiking trails, and quick access to Highway One.

113 Kingfisher DR, Watsonville

Listed by Maria Kelly, 831-588-7904 from eXp Realty of California Inc
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$4,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82059694 MLS

Come by Saturday for Italian Handmade Pizza - 180-Degree Monterey Bay Views and an Organic Strawberry Farm in La Selva Beach. Set atop a bluff and reimagined in 2023, the home opens on its defining feature: Monterey Bay catching the last light from the living room, kitchen, and patio alike, the sky changing color over the water in a way that's hard to look away from. Inside, the living room's Jerusalem stone fireplace anchors one side; sliding glass doors with automated blinds on the other frame the sunset over the bay, with Sonos Sound throughout. The kitchen carries the same intention with quartzite counters, an oversized island, Thermador appliances, a pot filler, and beverage drawers. The primary suite is its own retreat: a fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, a steam shower, and a deep soaking tub with book-matched tile. French oak floors carry that same quiet polish throughout. Three of the property's 10.37 acres are a working organic strawberry farm. Undeveloped land beyond it could become a private resort, with potential to add a pool, helicopter pad, or more gardens (buyer to verify). A three-car garage with its own EV charger handles daily use, a separate 25-by-45 steel shop adds room for five more cars, and a bocce court rounds out the patio.

145 Coy DR, Watsonville

Listed by Mario Desantis, 831-291-0511 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,550,000

ML82056145 MLS

This La Selva Beach neighborhood is the hidden gem of Santa Cruz County with new multi-million-dollar homes recently built on adjacent properties. Design & build your own custom home here on Lot 2, approximately 5+ acres vacant land and close to the beach, and is 1 of 3 lots offered for sale. Lot is zoned for main house and ADU with a very short walk to the beach! With an expansive view stretching from Pleasure Point all the way to Monterey these properties present a very rare opportunity! Long-used as a flower farm, this neighborhood is now the center of the coast-side community of Manresa Uplands. 2-3 minute walk down a quiet street is a private path through the Manresa Uplands State Park with direct access to the beach. The sandy beach stretches for over 10 miles from Aptos to Pajaro Dunes. Although this land is considered Agricultural (as is every adjacent property), each property is zoned for a single-family home of up to 5,000 SF, and each property may have an ADU up to 1,000 SF. Property like this near the beach is almost impossible to find. Current pricing is based on existing lot lines. Current owner is working on an application to adjust lot lines for more advantageous views for all three properties. Lot 1 & 3 also available see listings.

110-2 Crest DR, La Selva Beach

Listed by Paul Zech, 831-247-3007 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,250,000

ML82056136 MLS

This La Selva Beach neighborhood is the hidden gem in Santa Cruz County with new multi-million-dollar homes recently built on adjacent properties. Design & build your own custom home here on Lot 3, approximately 5+ acres vacant land and closest to the beach of the 3 lots offered for sale, and is zoned for main house and ADU and a very short walk to the beach! With an expansive view stretching from Pleasure Point all the way to Monterey these properties present a very rare opportunity! Long-used as a flower farm, this neighborhood is now the center of the coast-side community of Manresa Uplands. 2-3 minute walk down a quiet street is a private path through the Manresa Beach State Park with direct access to the beach. The sandy beach stretches for over 10 miles from Aptos to Pajaro Dunes. Although this land is considered Agricultural (as is every adjacent property), each property is zoned for a single-family home of up to 5,000 SF, and each property may have an ADU up to 1,200 SF. Property like this near the beach is almost impossible to find. Current pricing is based on existing lot lines. Current owner is working on an application to adjust lot lines for more advantageous views for all three properties. Lot 1 & 2 also available see listings.

110-3 Crest DR, La Selva Beach

Listed by Paul Zech, 831-247-3007 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,680,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82055996 MLS

Welcome to coastal tranquility at 72 Mar Monte Avenue in coveted La Selva Beach. This single-level home proudly boasts two ground floor primary suites and is the perfect blend of coastal comfort and exceptional flexibility. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, the thoughtfully designed layout includes a private 1-bedroom, 1-bath suite attached to the finished garage with its own front door, patio and tranquil garden, an ideal space for a primary sanctuary, multi-generational living, or potential conversion into an ADU for passive rental income or guests. Situated just one-half mile from the ocean, and your private beach with parking. Living here centers around fresh salt air, ocean breezes, and effortless beach access. La Selva Beach is renowned for its quiet, close-knit coastal community, where mornings begin with peaceful walks along the bluff and evenings end with colorful sunsets over the Pacific. Away from the noise of the city, this neighborhood delivers an unhurried, authentic California beach lifestyle while keeping local dining, parks, and Aptos conveniences only minutes away. Whether you're hosting on the patio, riding e-bikes down to the water, or unlocking the potential of the bonus suite, a rare slice of coastal paradise waiting for its next chapter.

72 Mar Monte AVE, La Selva Beach

Listed by Kathleen Zech, 831-247-8155 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: Paul Zech from Coldwell Banker Realty

$500,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82055844 MLS ⋅ Pajaro Dunes BLDG.

37.5% T.I.C. Interest in BEACH FRONT 3BR/2BA Ground Level Pelican Point Condo at Pajaro Dunes on Monterey Bay with White Water Ocean and River Views. Enjoy 19+ Weeks per Year with Two other Partners and Sharing the Cost. Long Established Partnership. Upgraded Kitchen with Quartz Counters and Back splash. Primary Bedroom Suite with Ocean Views. Two Additional Bedrooms. Updated Bathrooms. Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace to Cozy-Up in the Evenings. In-Unit Laundry. Outside Storage. Fully Furnished including Dishes and Linens. South Facing with Abundant Natural Light, Bright and Very Clean. Two Ocean and River View Decks to Enjoy the Outdoors. Ready to Move In. End Building for Added Privacy. Pets Welcome. 24h Security, Fire & EV Charging Station. Tennis Courts, Walking Trails, Bird Watching, Clubhouse and Miles of Unspoiled Beach Awaits You. Great Way to Enjoy the California Beach Lifestyle for a Fraction of the Cost. Don't Miss this Opportunity. Perfect Beach Get-Away!

76 Pelican PT, Watsonville

Listed by Spomenka Zaninovich, 831-840-5519 from Sunset Properties
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$765,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82054158 MLS ⋅ Pajaro Dunes BLDG.

BEACH FRONT LOCATION at Shorebirds, Pajaro Dunes. A cherished and well maintained family escape. Enjoy pickleball, tennis, fishing, surfing, walking miles of sandy beach on Beautiful Monterey Bay. Comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy. Owner pets are welcome.

101 Shell DR 172, Watsonville

Listed by Janet Russell Keller, 831-588-9719 from David Lyng Real Estate
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$1,888,800

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82055299 MLS

Steps to the Beach, Surf & Sand Views are Incredible. Views from most rooms and large decks. The Beach will feel like your private place, away from the world. Quite, small beach community located in Sunset State Beach Park. A rare find. Short Drive into Watsonville or Aptos to shop. Security Gated entrance to park with Park Rangers, one way in & one way out. Safe & Secure environment. Sturdy concrete block construction. Extensive custom woodwork, Hand carved oak Doors and Mural. Major Renovations recently completed, including replacing decks and supporting structures. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, main house, bonus room with full bath with separate entrance on lower deck. Newly installed State of the art on-site waste water treatment septic system. Home has never been rented short term or long term. No formal HOA . There is a Water Board, and informal Sunset Beach Improvement Association that consists of neighbors who gather and make decisions to benifit home owners.

52 Sunset DR, Watsonville

Listed by Paul Bailey, 831-818-0406 from Bailey Properties
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$1,049,000

3 Beds ⋅ ML82055091 MLS

Set in the quiet community of La Selva Beach, this property offers flexibility, lots of natural light, and is only about a half mile to Manresa State Beach. The home is currently configured as two units, with an upstairs recently remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath, featuring hardwood floors, dual pane windows, inset LED lighting, and a fully updated kitchen and bath. Brand new roof and Downstairs is a studio unit with a separate entrance, its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for extended living, rental income, or guest space. An interior staircase connects both levels, allowing for an easy transition back to a single-family layout if desired. Outdoor spaces are a standout, with multiple sunny decks, patios, and a terraced backyard that includes a chicken coop, a large storage shed and plenty of space to garden or entertain. The lot also offers ample open parking. Currently the upstairs unit is vacant and the downstairs is tenant-occupied with reliable occupants in place, this is a property that works equally well as an investment, a flexible living setup, or a coastal second home. Come and see this La Selva gem!

1585 San Andreas RD, Watsonville

Listed by Justin McNabb, 831-334-4727 from KW Thrive Santa Cruz
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$1,049,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82055065 MLS

Set in the quiet community of La Selva Beach, this property offers flexibility, lots of natural light, and is only about a half mile to Manresa State Beach. The home is currently configured as two units, with an upstairs recently remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath, featuring hardwood floors, dual pane windows, inset LED lighting, and a fully updated kitchen and bath. Downstairs is a studio unit with a separate entrance, its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for extended living, rental income, or guest space. An interior staircase connects both levels, allowing for an easy transition back to a single-family layout if desired. Outdoor spaces are a standout, with multiple sunny decks, patios, and a terraced backyard that includes a chicken coop, a large storage shed and plenty of space to garden or entertain. The lot also offers ample open parking. Brand new roof, exterior paint and stain give this home a fresh new look and seal for a new owner. Currently tenant-occupied downstairs with reliable occupants in place, this is a property that works equally well as an investment, a flexible living setup, or a coastal second home. Come and see this La Selva gem!

1585 San Andreas RD, Watsonville

Listed by Justin McNabb, 831-334-4727 from KW Thrive Santa Cruz
(If provided) CoList: from

$265,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82052399 MLS

Enjoy a 1/5th Fractional Interest in a lovely maintained ground level, corner-end unit with views of the ocean on the Monterey Bay and the Pajaro River. Located in the gated beach community of Pajaro Dunes, this is toes in the sand living with a private path to the oceans edge. Spacious and open floorplan, it comes fully furnished and is not a vacation rental. Enjoy 10 weeks a year of beach sunrises/sunsets and all beach living.

73 Pelican PT, Watsonville

Listed by Keith Levine, 831-227-3818 from Pajaro Dunes
(If provided) CoList: Richard Seadler from Pajaro Dunes

$705,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82031546 MLS

Light, bright, and charming ground level, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the sand in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes. Pride of ownership shines throughout this condo which has been loved and cared for by the same family for 50 years. Positioned perfectly within the privacy of the dunes, natural light fills this home even on cloudy days. With direct beach access right from your patio, it offers comfort and convenience. There is plenty of room for all of your beach toys and supplies with your own walk-in, outside storage closet. Pajaro Dunes sits between Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz and offers all the amenities necessary for the ultimate beach home experience. Gated entry, beautifully landscaped grounds, a gift shop, tennis courts, EV charging stations, and miles of pristine beach surround the development. This unit is move-in ready, comes fully furnished and is ready to use! Although this condo has never been used as a vacation rental, short-term rentals are permitted in Pajaro Dunes. Just unpack & unwind!

101 Shell DR 108, Watsonville

Listed by Melanie Langemak, 831-334-4653 from David Lyng Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: Natalia Lockwood from David Lyng Real Estate

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