Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
A foggy beach with a lighthouse and rocky breakwater.
A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
A beach with people playing and walking.

Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
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Santa Cruz Harbor

9.0/10 (587 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$2,703 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$2,703
NT$3,121 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Bella Notte

Bella Notte

4 out of 5
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$3,201 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
NT$3,201
NT$5,641 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower but low water pressure, easy check in and out, no room service. Lots of rules. Overall nice place but too expensive with no amenities."

Reviewed on 2026/8/23

Bella Notte
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 NT$5,378 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$5,378
NT$6,157 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
"Too be quite honest I was disappointed with the quality of the room. I wanted to love this cottage so much. The pictures look so nice. We rented the tower room as we had dogs with us. The space is very tight. In my head I questioned why it was even considered a family room. The stairs up to the bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 2026/8/31

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook

3 out of 5
21724 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$5,976 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$5,976
NT$13,251 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"n/a"

Reviewed on 2026/8/24

East Cliff Nook
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$10,186 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$10,186
NT$13,199 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$5,034 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$5,034
NT$7,219 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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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. Learn more about Eastside Santa Cruz
Learn more about Eastside Santa Cruz
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
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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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

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.

Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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