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

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Grant

￥15,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

￥29,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

￥28,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Leslie

￥24,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

￥44,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A row of wicker chairs on a gravel patio adjacent to a building with a window.

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Erica

￥35,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

￥24,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥23,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥25,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Paul

￥18,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Donna

￥20,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Steven

￥17,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Grester

￥24,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

James

￥15,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥17,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

16. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

paola

￥55,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Nathan

￥24,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Ingrid

￥22,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

19. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Erin

￥17,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

20. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Cecilia

￥35,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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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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.

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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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A beach with people playing and walking.

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.

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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel. Spotless Excellent amenities Right by the beach"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"All was very nice. Valets were so kind and helpful. Only thing I was not happy about was that I had no microwave in my room and the refrigerator was not usable because it never not cold enough to use although set to high. I will stay here again and just make sure I get a frig that works along with a microwave. Enjoyed my stay very much!"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

Hitching Post Studios Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice enough motel in eastside Santa Cruz. Very friendly and helpful staff, got me switched to a studio suite from the room I'd booked, for a slight upcharge. There is a block of rooms that sit in the middle of the property, but I preferred to have a room in the main L-shaped block with parking spaces and small sitting areas in front, (However, those smaller rooms in the block are a bit less expensive.) Be aware that other than a coffeemaker, the kitchen units do not have ANY cookware, utensils, plates, etc. so if you intend to prepare food in the kitchen, you'll need to bring all your own supplies. Despite being on a busy 4-lane road (Soquel Ave.) it was nice and quiet at night. Given how pricey even the most basic accommodation in Santa Cruz can be (especially on a weekend), this tidy place offers decent value."

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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

11. Marea Sol Hotel

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

19. Mission Inn

20. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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