Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn
"The manager of the hotel was very welcoming and helpful. The property is an older property, but has been upgraded and taken care of. The room we stayed in was clean. It did, however, need some refreshing to the paint and furnishings. Unfortunately, during our stay we had loud neighbors on both sides. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Bella Notte
"our stay was superior..well located to beaches....and harbor, room was large and high ceilings,,(second floor room) large and high end tv (even my wife was impressed..had a bit of a problem getting the wifi going(my fault) after contacting the management issue was cleared up immediately! ie. the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
"Location is amazing and if you’re a dog family this is a great option. Be prepared for noisy neighbors and lukewarm showers. I’m not sure if it was only our cottage, but we had bright lights outside our windows throughout the night. I’m sure it’s for safety but not very pleasant. My husband and I ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Great location, high end amenities"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.










