Eastside Santa Cruz, CA
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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Pleasure Point Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do
Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Harbor Inn
Clean and quiet room. Convenient location. Safe
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
The room was very clean staff was friendly. The heater was difficult to get to work and the blanket was thin.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
nice room clean cozy and character!
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Yes everything is excellent
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Great
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
It’s a unique place in the midst of nature trails and old Redwood trees. It’s also positioned with a direct overland path to the ocean. All around a good choice for a stay.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.







