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Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (334 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (585 reviews)
"Room, amenities "
United States
Sharmila
The price is ￥20,926
￥24,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Apartment, Pets Allowed, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
The price is ￥27,309
￥59,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
East Cliff Nook
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)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is ￥16,104
￥18,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is ￥15,761
￥18,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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, (479 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ￥14,856
￥19,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Fern River Resort
Exterior

Coastal Valley Inn

Coastal Valley Inn
2.0 star property
31.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (312 reviews)
"unfriendly staff, no towel in room, scary area, loud highway"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥9,636
￥10,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Coastal Valley Inn
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥22,446
￥32,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Masood's Lodge
Lobby

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is ￥24,812
￥28,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥13,437
￥15,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
27.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (968 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is ￥16,892
￥19,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Indoor pool

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)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is ￥19,191
￥22,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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, (558 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is ￥16,608
￥18,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,086 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is ￥18,729
￥21,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (915 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is ￥34,970
￥49,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Seascape Beach Resort
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥22,669
￥32,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ￥18,601
￥21,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
21.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is ￥18,382
￥21,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
8.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
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, (901 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥13,888
￥16,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Pacific Blue Inn
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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.

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.

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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"I absolutely loved it here for years. I brought my fiancé for her first time we’ll definitely be back soon "
Angelica 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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 204 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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