Title: Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastside-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz-Hotels.0-n553248633938969699-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastside Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d553248633938969699.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eastside Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d553248633938969699.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Santa Cruz ![Photo by Ian Durant](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5583c7c676e84ee689618ff7864d09ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ian Durant](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5583c7c676e84ee689618ff7864d09ff.jpg) ![Photo by Jie Ric](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/07270b899d116d7bc58d4b8bee9df628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jie Ric](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/07270b899d116d7bc58d4b8bee9df628.jpg) ![Photo by Shannon Taylor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7895a40ce99fb35a3b0a90e1a4e08a1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Shannon Taylor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7895a40ce99fb35a3b0a90e1a4e08a1a.jpg) ![Photo by Alex Sam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/84470c7bb676d0e1263257e56fbf6088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Alex Sam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/84470c7bb676d0e1263257e56fbf6088.jpg) ![Photo by Janet Chang](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e68267ce68f3de158ce514c976fefa06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Janet Chang](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e68267ce68f3de158ce514c976fefa06.jpg) ## Visit Eastside Santa Cruz Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Cruz travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/5efa86b1-6902-415a-9ffb-268e96cf0614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Harbor-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d6153463.Attraction) ![Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/0d9b9e8f-dbc6-42a3-bbf5-0becdd863a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seabright Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seabright-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983994022.Attraction) ![Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b45be7dc-b7ee-4e2f-913e-96687d20622a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 4/5(41 reviews) Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction) ![The place where you can't stay straight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065921/d28cfec3-0a62-49c3-8c59-000ebb30e504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mystery Spot 4.5/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Attraction) ![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Natural Bridges State Park 4/5(9 reviews) 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 cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Attraction) ![Pier at Santa Cruz, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209895/eb65cea1-184a-499c-ae20-633fad3592be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Wharf 5/5(1 review) After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6209895.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details) ![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details) ![Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot £164 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details) ![Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389006/f88c6e25-e576-4462-9814-d27f0a305b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) ![Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1391601/fe50a3dc-b95f-4815-a331-05cbbc16d855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2 £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/outdoor-rock-climbing-level-2.a1391601.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz ![Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7320000/7317900/7317889/3dd364f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages 401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA £103 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (575 reviews) All-around wonderful experience! The location is great, the rooms are clean and well-designed (and quiet!) and the bed was super comfy. Be sure to go to Cole's BBQ for some ribs. I will be back! Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=7317889&PinnedHotelID=7317889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) ![Hitching Post Studios Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1503900/1503829/db46c7d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hitching Post Studios Inn 1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (317 reviews) The room was just as expected. We chose this hotel because of location, price & the kitchen. Our son is attending UCSC, and we wanted to find a hotel that wouldn’t break the bank & allow us to not spend a fortune at restaurants. Thank you. We will be back. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=1503829&PinnedHotelID=1503829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=1503829&PinnedHotelID=1503829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) ![Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31758400/31758311/b67e3423_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions. Santa Cruz CA £1,011 28 Jan - 29 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (278 reviews) Perfect home for big families. Well stocked and clean. Beautiful location. Host was very informative on the workings of the house. The layout of the house is a bit odd, but it worked for our group of 10\. Space for everyone. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=31758311&PinnedHotelID=31758311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) ![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/bbbd3a94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £98 29 Jan - 30 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,177 reviews) Very cool property with comfortable beds, great lobby and pool area. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=11056&PinnedHotelID=11056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) ![Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £92 29 Jan - 30 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,047 reviews) They had a nice restaurant/bar. It was a clean room. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=3633&PinnedHotelID=3633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) ![Chaminade Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27600/27566/9f8bd72a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chaminade Resort & Spa 1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA £119 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) We enjoyed our stay at Chaminade! It was quite, staffs are very friend and the food at The View was fantastic. We will come back again in the future. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=27566&PinnedHotelID=27566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969699) [See all 1,246 properties in Eastside Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248633938969699) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Upper-Seabright.dx553248635976384107) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Midtown.dx891418713702551552) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e68267ce68f3de158ce514c976fefa06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seabright While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Seabright.dx553248635976472102) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bananna Belt Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Bananna-Belt.dx553248635976469628) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower Ocean Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Lower-Ocean.dx980416250031603712) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beach Hill - Beach Flats While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. 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