Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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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 ฿3,196 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,196
฿5,767 total
3 Nov - 4 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! (17 reviews)
"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,695 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,695
฿3,117 total
9 Nov - 10 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 ...
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,420 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,420
฿6,212 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (633 reviews)
"Great find, super cute, tucked away, steps to a small beautiful beach. Room was perfect for the whole family including the dog. Space is clean and updated. Staff was super helpful. Definitely going again."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,807 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿8,807
฿11,765 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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,993 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿1,993
฿2,875 total
11 Oct - 12 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,144 reviews)
"Not exactly seaside at all, but I would say a step up from the average motel, room key required to access hallway with your rooms so a little extra safety and friendly staff. Bcycle station right down the road to bike around!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,906 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,906
฿4,523 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
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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.
