What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighborhood 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 neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages .

How many hotels will I find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Eastside Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Eastside Santa Cruz?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Eastside Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page .

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 neighborhood. 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.

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1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Michelle Renee

₩141,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Donald

₩255,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

3. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz

Andrea

₩231,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

daphanie

₩138,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Dori

₩222,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Abby

₩241,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Igor

₩209,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Cecelia

₩171,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Sandy

₩173,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Erica

₩265,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Brenda

₩252,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Aprille

₩241,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Gordon

₩115,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree in the background.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Kristina

₩202,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Brend

₩174,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Sean

₩122,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Latoya

₩195,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Tabatha

₩189,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Heather

₩123,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

20. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz

Falisha

₩118,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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 Pacific Garden Mall while you're exploring the area.

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Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Extreeeemely comfy king size bed, bedding and pillows. Quiet at nite (pool facing room fairly loud w happy children during the day). Nice variety at breakfast of eggs, delicious oatmeal, and yogurt for our vegetarian diet. Really long, dark hallways to rooms were slightly off-putting. Upwards of $20 per day fee (plus tips) for valet parking was a drag, but I guess that’s convenience."

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"The staff were very helpful and friendly. The mobility accessible room was good with a nice view on the 3rd floor. Unfortunately the room had carpeting that made it hard to maneuver. The hallways were also carpeted. The overall impression was that the hotel had seen better days. There was a parking fee for $18 a night, no free breakfast and access to most premium channels was only if you could recall your login from home! Also, the bed was quite soft but beddings were clean and crisp. The lovely wide window would only open a few inches- for safety I suppose though on the 3rd floor overly cautious I think."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen servicio al aser la reservación y todo limpio el desayuno muy bueno limpio el lugar Nomas lo del parking no estoy desayuno acuerdo que te hospedes en el hotel y te cobran 20 dolares x noche cuando creo que deve ser gratis x hospedarse en el hotel"

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I stayed one night it was lovley. It was clean and the grounds were beautiful. It was a 15min walk to the beach. They had live music on Tuesday night and it was really good. We sat by the koi pond had a cocktail listening to the music, my son had the deviled eggs that he said were fabulous. I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends."

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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. Carousel Beach Inn

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. Drift Inn

Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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