Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,502
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,669
per traveller
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,502
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
฿4,307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,502
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,641
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,687 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,687
฿5,192 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,677 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,677
฿3,097 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
"Very convenient and friendly place. They overdid a bit with the Lysol but that aired out quickly. Surprisingly quiet which might have been a function of the fellow guests' behavior. Very spacious and clean studio. Staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,713 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿5,713
฿6,539 total
21 Oct - 22 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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿10,799 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿10,799
฿13,988 total
22 Oct - 23 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! (573 reviews)
"AMAZING! Wonderful beautiful resort!!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,076 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,076
฿2,963 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! (1,152 reviews)
"We had no light bulb in our lamps, the floors were incredibly dirty despite housekeeping stopping by. We had an iron but no ironing board. The internet wasn’t strong enough to log into Netflix or any streaming app. The shutters were broken. The balcony was nice to use, and the location is very convenient. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,881 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,881
฿4,494 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,631 reviews)
"Beautiful property across from the beach and a short walk to the boardwalk. The rooms are extremely clean and updated nicely. The rooftop deck is comfortable and quiet. There is a coffee shop onsite and amazing food steps away. One of the best stays we have had. We will be back."
Reviewed on 20 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.
Check Eastside Santa Cruz hotel availability
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 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.
