Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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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
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 ฿4,319 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,319
฿6,976 total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"I have stayed at the Bella Notte several times before but the experience was new this time. Rooms and the property have received a refresh, with clean, contemporary decor. Beautiful large room with kitchenette, well appointed, large shower. My room was on the second floor, closest to the street, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,813 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,813
฿3,248 total
23 Sept - 24 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! (463 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Quick drive to the boardwalk. Stayed with my kids."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,782 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,782
฿7,734 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ฿8,859 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,859
฿11,782 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (482 reviews)
"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,765 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,765
฿8,102 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,001 reviews)
"We paid extra for the forest view patio but it did not look as what was advertised in the photos. There were many spider webs and bugs on the chairs outdoors. The pool area was nice and the room itself was also good."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,343 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,343
฿3,131 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
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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.
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.
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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.
