Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,640
per traveller
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,476
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,840 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,840
฿3,278 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"My room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The location was quite and there was plenty of on-site parking. I needed somewhere to stay near the harbor and this was perfect, only a 7 minute drive."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,078 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,078
฿6,731 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"I have stayed at the Bella Notte several times before but the experience was new this time. Rooms and the property have received a refresh, with clean, contemporary decor. Beautiful large room with kitchenette, well appointed, large shower. My room was on the second floor, closest to the street, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,662 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,662
฿6,482 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (624 reviews)
"Worst place to stay in Santa Cruz; they charges $50 per dog per night pet fee and then charge another fee on top of that fee so you end up paying $112 for two dogs. I’ve never heard of charging a fee on top of a fee. This place is also a nightmare if you have any Mobility or other challenges. The ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,942 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,942
฿11,892 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (495 reviews)
"It was great"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,771 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,771
฿5,492 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,972 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,972
฿2,845 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,116 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean, just had a bit of a smell when we came in so we had to open the windows. Wifi didn’t work. AC kept turning on and off during our 2nd night. But place was good if you’re on a budget."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
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Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
