Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

Carmel California.  Point Lobos National Park.  Pinnacle Point panorama.
Carmel California.  Point Lobos National Park.  Pinnacle Point panorama.
41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse
Harbor beach
Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (331 reviews)
The hitching post has it all: clean room spacious and a fantastic location.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ¥18,622 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
¥18,622
¥21,500 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
first room was not in good condition--very bad odor from cleaning supplies. second room only marginally better

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Santa Cruz CA
The price is ¥83,727 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
¥83,727
¥202,534 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥16,401 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥16,401
¥19,043 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ¥20,260 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
¥20,260
¥29,691 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

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

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.

Upper Seabright
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Midtown
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

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
Steamer Lane Surfers

Bananna Belt

While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bananna Belt
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Lower Ocean

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Ocean and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue.

Lower Ocean
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.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats


Eastside Santa Cruz, CA