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

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
"I had a wonderful stay here! I stayed in the Abalone room and it felt like a cozy cottage, complete with its own kitchenette. The staff was very helpful, even helping to adjust the AC for me when I couldn't figure out the remote. The hotel is also walking distance to two beaches and you can see the ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Marea Sol Hotel
"The location of this hotel, across from the Santa Cruz beach, is ideal. The walk ability to the Boardwalk is great. Our room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Would recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
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 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 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 Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 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.










