Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
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.
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 cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Plenty of parking available.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
This Inn was perfect! It had access to a beach however we were not able to enjoy it due to a rain storm the night of our stay. We did however walk over after checkout after the rain finally stopped and it was quite nice and private. I was surprised how exceptionally clean our room was. Immaculate- ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beautiful location. Even though the Hotel is older it still has a beachy fresh feel. We are coming back next year. A+
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
We had a nice view from the room, the towels had hair stuck in the towels from previous visitors I'm assuming, the room we had, had a dent/whole in the wall, had to call the front office right away to make sure we weren't going to be charged for that. There was flying bugs in the room and bathroom, ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Staff was helpful and very friendly. Loved the uniqueness of the property.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Clean space, nice room. Super close to the boardwalk ( across the street ). Parking was available for an extra fee. The only down side was that you ca hear everything. We had a room facing the sidewalk so you heard all the street performers during the day and then the hotel cafe was right next to ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz
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.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
