What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighborhood 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 neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler data, Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel 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 neighborhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages .

How many hotels will I find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 221 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Eastside Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Eastside Santa Cruz?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Eastside Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page .

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 neighborhood. 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

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Grant

￥13,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Donald

￥32,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz

Andrea

￥30,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

￥26,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Carmen

￥14,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥22,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Grester

￥24,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Justin

￥13,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Erica

￥35,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Anna Christine

￥24,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

￥26,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

￥16,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥27,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

￥16,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

SONIA ARACELI MATA

￥12,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

16. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Nathan

￥24,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Irinea

￥13,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

18. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

KAREN

￥13,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

19. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

NELSON A.

￥19,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Siddharth

￥11,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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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