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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"Stayed for 5 days, everything was perfect!"
United States
Michelle Renee
The price is ฿3,104
฿3,573 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is ฿5,827
฿6,664 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ฿4,024
฿6,641 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bella Notte

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 reviews)
"Good clean hotel, very good location with very friendly stuff"
United States
Igor
The price is ฿4,439
฿5,118 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Spacious and comfortable room, very helpful staff, great breakfast offered Bathroom very nice and clean"
United States
Aprille
The price is ฿5,001
฿5,740 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,248 reviews)
"Very clean hotel - nice staff. Breakfast was great!"
United States
Kristina
The price is ฿4,270
฿4,929 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

7. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (126 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff friendly."
United States
Monique Marie
The price is ฿3,252
฿3,739 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Salt Air Lodge

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is ฿3,013
฿3,536 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, great location, good breakfast and comfortable beds!"
United States
Abby
The price is ฿4,998
฿5,735 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
The price is ฿4,898
฿5,633 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"
United States
Iram
The price is ฿4,159
฿6,301 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,160 reviews)
"Location was perfect for what we had to do."
United States
Robert
The price is ฿4,734
฿5,449 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,333 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ฿5,223
฿5,997 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,049 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Annette
The price is ฿10,478
฿11,894 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ฿4,718
฿5,432 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

16. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is ฿6,271
฿7,132 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn

17. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿11,795
฿15,073 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,332 reviews)
"love staying here"
United States
Cecelia
The price is ฿3,557
฿4,099 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
3.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 reviews)
"It was a very nice little located spot if you want to be right on the Esplanade of Capitola near the beach and decent restaurants."
United States
Trina
The price is ฿10,149
฿11,689 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Capitola Hotel

20. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Sang
The price is ฿3,907
฿4,481 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Inn
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?
Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller data, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.
What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Harbor Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Lincoln Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.