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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

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥12,088
￥14,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (647 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is ￥19,856
￥22,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is ￥13,888
￥25,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,191 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is ￥17,326
￥20,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is ￥33,988
￥38,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A large, white, multi-story estate surrounded by dense forest, with a well-maintained lawn and a circular driveway.

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was very good. Would recommend staying here."
United States
SERGIO
The price is ￥22,627
￥33,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,367 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is ￥17,326
￥20,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥16,008
￥18,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is ￥19,435
￥22,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great for families l!"
United States
Jig
The price is ￥18,010
￥20,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,355 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥12,514
￥14,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is ￥19,909
￥23,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥21,173
￥24,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It was easy to find and easy to check in. Great location."
United States
Gail
The price is ￥13,297
￥15,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
AMY
The price is ￥20,383
￥23,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Inn At Pasatiempo
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is ￥16,055
￥18,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

17. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is ￥11,700
￥15,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

18. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful place with all the amenities you need for a great vacation!"
United States
Carrie
The price is ￥28,705
￥44,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Seascape Beach Resort
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (607 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥42,187
￥56,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

20. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥16,591
￥19,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Compare top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

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

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
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An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
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A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
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8.6
Excellent
499 reviews
8.8
Excellent
647 reviews
9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,191 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,039 reviews
The price is ￥12,088
￥14,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is ￥19,856
￥22,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
The price is ￥13,888
￥25,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The price is ￥17,326
￥20,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The price is ￥33,988
￥38,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
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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.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
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Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
United States
Brenda
Reviewed October 16, 2026
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

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 220 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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