Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Things to do
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
฿761
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
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
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
฿3,608
per adult
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,265 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,265
฿6,930 total
6 Oct - 7 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 ฿2,832 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,832
฿3,270 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,529 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,529
฿7,452 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 ฿8,919 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,919
฿11,862 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! (484 reviews)
"Exquisite! What a beautiful hotel! Wish we were staying longer. Everything was impeccable and beautifully decorated. The architecture is amazing. Loved the location. The bed was super comfortable with fine linens, one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Spacious luxurious room with a balcony. ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,804 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,804
฿8,156 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful property, easy to access, near town, but also feels remote/nestled into the mountains. Room was a dream, we stayed in the family one with built in bunk beds. Loved the layout of the property, loved the grouping of rooms/the feeling of bungalows. Lastly, really appreciated water refill stations ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,406 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,406
฿5,082 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Breakfast was basic. I dont think Pets should be allowed. I dont want to see a pet peeing inside or outside. Pet dander. I have friends allergic to pet hair. They could never stay at Hyatt. Bottom of hot tub needs cleaning a few people were complaining about that. I agree. Should have happy hours ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
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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 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.
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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.
