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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

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (470 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is ₩117,455
₩135,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is ₩184,220
₩212,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ₩163,133
₩272,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
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

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is ₩113,908
₩134,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ₩199,515
₩229,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ₩183,327
₩211,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,331 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ₩127,979
₩148,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ₩185,456
₩213,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,547 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ₩122,401
₩158,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,122 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is ₩81,394
₩117,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seaside Inn & Suites
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great spot and an excellent value"
United States
Paul
The price is ₩138,955
₩160,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Inn At Pasatiempo
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,348 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ₩208,810
₩240,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is ₩185,662
₩213,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

14. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is ₩218,701
₩313,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice, updated hotel. Continental breakfast only."
United States
Nhu
The price is ₩134,394
₩155,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

16. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (157 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is ₩96,437
₩108,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Drift Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Very convenient place"
United States
Siddharth
The price is ₩93,415
₩108,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

18. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay while in santa cruz. Property is well maintained and you can beat the price for the location! Would absolutely stay again!"
United States
Kurtis
The price is ₩132,416
₩153,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Edgewater Beach Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

19. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is ₩90,556
₩121,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Continental Inn
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

20. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"easy access, good location, and breakfast was very good."
United States
NELSON A.
The price is ₩149,739
₩172,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Best Western Inn
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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.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.
Photo by Arial Bauman
Open Photo by Arial Bauman

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.

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.

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Recently renovated and very clean. Comfy and quiet. However, the renovations are a lil bit slapdash. The towel bar in my room was broken and held in place by some gel like glue, for ex. The bed was firm and the sheets and towels crisp. I enjoy a rough towel. Not even kidding. The body wash may or may not resemble dish soap. Sensitive skin folks you already know to bring your own. I’d stay here again."
Eliza 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites

Frequently asked questions

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 221 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.