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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, (590 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is ￥24,620
￥28,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (343 reviews)
"Very nice has a full kitchen "
United States
Alissa
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is ￥13,631
￥15,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect."
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥21,280
￥30,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
27.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (562 reviews)
"Yes"
United States
Susana
The price is ￥19,487
￥21,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488 reviews)
"We had an excellent time staying here at fern river! The only thing is the floors were a little bit dirty and the listings for (kitchens) is a little bit misleading but overall we had a wonderful time, and would definitely stay again "
United States
Morgen
The price is ￥16,134
￥20,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Fern River Resort
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (969 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is ￥32,380
￥36,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Exceptional hotel, super cool staff and great place to unwind "
United States
Aslam
The price is ￥23,587
￥31,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hotel Los Gatos
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is ￥15,672
￥18,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Pacific Blue Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥23,717
￥28,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Seaway Inn
Library

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (728 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable room (Library suite), delicious breakfast and great location. The owners were very welcoming. "
United States
Suzanne
Inn at Depot Hill
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,432 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥25,502
￥29,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
31.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, great bed, great room and very kind front office staff. "
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥21,845
￥24,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (192 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is ￥11,081
￥12,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
National 9 Santa Cruz
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
20.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is ￥23,587
￥27,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
3.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥36,477
￥42,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Capitola Hotel
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is ￥20,494
￥24,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Mission Inn
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
3.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820 reviews)
"Great location! Staff were helpful !"
United States
Gail
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (980 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
9.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean room, comfy mattress"
Canada
Daniela-Rebecca
The price is ￥17,970
￥20,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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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.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
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Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

Westside Santa Cruz

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

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

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.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

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

Clock tower in downtown Santa Cruz, California, USA. The tower is a local landmark and gathering place, decorated with flowers and pumpkins.

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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place. Our room was clean and bright. We also had the beach Veiw. Great girls trip. "
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

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 Expedia customer reviews, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a highly ranked property in Eastside Santa Cruz. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another top choice in the area is Hitching Post Studios Inn.
How many hotels will I find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 205 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. Harbor Beach, Lincoln Beach, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Maria's Beach and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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