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, a ZenStay Hotel 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 220 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

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

vincent

₹8,798 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Brenda Lynn

₹17,039 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz

Julia

₹17,204 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

₹12,984 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a television.

5. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

SERGIO

₹18,215 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

₹13,075 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

₹21,394 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

cindy

₹13,927 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Michael

₹11,647 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Maria

₹13,820 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

21.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Jig

₹11,404 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Grester

₹12,542 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Alan

₹10,284 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Gail

₹10,374 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Paul

₹14,054 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Molly

₹26,453 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

17. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Devin

₹39,734 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Tasia

₹9,351 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

William

₹12,962 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a sofa, and a dining area with a lamp.

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Nadine

₹11,993 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 487 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 640 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,177 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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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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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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