What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveller data, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.

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 neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Beach and Lincoln Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

The Best Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Melanie

₹13,270 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Jason

₹30,040 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

3. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz

Andrew

₹24,528 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Gaelle

₹22,416 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Patricia

₹16,265 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Iram

₹24,199 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Sofia

₹18,701 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Alexandre

₹17,596 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Michael

₹20,540 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Susana

₹20,449 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Maria

₹18,716 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Dana

₹13,528 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Clifford

₹21,966 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

14. Monarch Cove Inn

4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

William

₹20,967 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Rhodonna

₹14,947 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Jessica

₹20,433 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Natalya

₹15,969 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, individually furnished

18. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

TONY

₹13,418 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

19. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Nireitha

₹17,081 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Azra

₹16,885 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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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.

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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.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

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A beach with people playing and walking.

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.

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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.

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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and modern. It included a mini fridge and microwave, which came in handy as we had leftovers from dinner. The bed was comfortable enough for me, but my husband found it to be a little too firm for his liking. We would’ve liked to try the hot tub but the pool area closes at 9pm, which I thought was a bit early. Oh, and getting out of the parking lot is a bit odd. It’s a one way frontage road, so you must turn right, which takes you to a stop sign; we found it weird that directions told us to turn left at the stop sign. It’s on a curve and has double yellow lines, so be cautious. Overall, we’d likely stay here again."

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"The staff was friendly and helpful with all our enquiries, and the facilities worked for our two day stay in Scotts Valley. The breakfast however was somewhat over marketed and whilst the breakfast service was great, the choice of food and quality was average. It did look like they may have had some maintenance going on, so worth checking status before going"

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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3. Bella Notte

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Monarch Cove Inn

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

18. Beachview Inn

19. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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