What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveller data, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 224 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.

What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Sunny Cove Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Beach and Lincoln Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Michelle Renee

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

2. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz

Andrea

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Donald

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

4. East Cliff Nook

Eastside Santa Cruz

Judith

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

daphanie

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Sean

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Bethany

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

8. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

virgil

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Dori

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Milton

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Bertha

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Steve

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

14. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

James William

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Ramiro

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

16. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Jess

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

17. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Mina

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

jessika

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

20. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

NELSON A.

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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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.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

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A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Exactly what you'd expect of a slightly older hotel. Great staff, fine amenities, fantastic location- just a slightly older facility. We enjoyed our stay, and would return."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here with my adult son in a room with two queen beds. It was great to have valet parking taken care of for 23 dollars a day. When looking at places to stay, parking was a big issue and this hotel just takes care of it for you. The location was so central that we did not need to take the car out until we were leaving. The room was really nice and clean and had a couch seating area. All the staff were friendly and attentive. They all need raises. The complementary breakfast had lots of variety. They have a bar that serves bar food until I think 10-11pm. We didn’t use the pool or gym, but they seemed to be nice. I will be returning to Santa Cruz for genealogical research and hope to be able to stay here."

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"If you want a property right next to the beach (1 minute walk), this is the property for you. Very big home with two kitchens and 2 living rooms as well as 2 outdoor decks, multiple bathrooms, a huge family dining table, amazing game room with all the games and beach supplies you could want, with plentiful driveway parking, washer and dryer, 2 minute walk to delicious mom & pop restaurant with tacos/enchiladas/etc and small corner store. Of note, it is required to wash, dry and replace all dishes that are used, dump all trash in outdoor dumpster, and wash/dry/fold all towels used. Child and pet friendly. We ran into a bit of a time-crunch at the end of the trip, but understandable request. We highly recommend and would stay again if in the area."

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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Bella Notte

3. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

4. East Cliff Nook

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

14. Casablanca On The Beach

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

16. Beachview Inn

17. Seaway Inn

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. Best Western Inn

Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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