Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
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
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
฿4,231
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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 ฿2,688 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,688
฿3,110 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,524 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,524
฿6,128 total
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,161 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿6,161
฿7,042 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (632 reviews)
"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿8,784 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿8,784
฿11,735 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (535 reviews)
"Gorgeous location. Delicious food. Room cleaning was immaculately done. Great lobby for coffee and the woman who made coffee in the am was a joy! Delicious breakfast treats. Has an amazing dinner also"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,737 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,737
฿2,586 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,128 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly and helpful staff Secured building"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,393 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,393
฿5,070 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,348 reviews)
"Right on the beach and safe parking"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward
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.
Photo by Janet Chang
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.
