Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
£34
per adult
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
£4
per traveller
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
£34
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
£34
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
£104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is £91 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£91
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (436 reviews)
"The best thig about this place is the location, it's an alright place to crash for a night or two, but don't expect much, not real clean, not real dirty, hardly any water pressure, kind of quiet, neighbors had their AC cranking much of the night/morning."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is £151 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£151
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is £191 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£191
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"We had a wonderful vacation in Santa Cruz overall, but I’m not sure we would choose to stay at this hotel again. Especially considering we paid around $400/night, plus an added $160 dog fee for 3 nights. Overall, I don’t think the quality of the hotel lived up to the price. Considering how much wear ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Savasana Surfer's Retreat
Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £186 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£186
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"I wasn’t impressed by the service."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £376 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£376
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"Probably the coolest hotel I’ve stayed at in as far as I can remember. The decor was out of this world! The bed was absolutely fabulous! Loved the little extras (night time surprises on my pillow, cold lavender towels and popsicles by the pool). Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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.
Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
