Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,640
per traveller
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
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,621
฿6,195 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,814 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,814
฿3,249 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (462 reviews)
"We have now stayed three times in the last two months. Each stay a different room. All were clean and well appointed. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We will stay there again. Next visit coming soon."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,451 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,451
฿6,244 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,863 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,863
฿11,787 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (468 reviews)
"Beautifully designed and perfectly located near the pier and boardwalk. Staff was incredible. Food was very, very good at both restaurants! Great pool area with a view of the ocean and super quiet rooms!"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,598 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,598
฿7,915 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"I wanted to love this place - had visited 20 years ago and remembered only the beautiful natural location. I did not remember the drive up requiring passing a large cemetery…I feel badly about what I need to say here b/c most staff were trying to be nice, but were ultimately unhelpful and not really ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,704 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿1,704
฿2,537 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
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.
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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 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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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.
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.
