Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

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Popular places to visit

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

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 Harbor
"Hibiscus Tiliaceus"

Pleasure Point Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Pleasure Point Park
Another beautiful sunset 🌇

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

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 biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park

Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 691 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 691
AED 789 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
"My husband and I loved our stay, it was so close to the beach, super cozy, clean, and they had everything you needed! Loved it can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 281 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 281
AED 325 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
Good stay for the price.
"I booked this last minute after reading the reviews. Turned out to be a pleasant stay. Very quiet for being sold out. Beds were comfy and the kitchen was convenient. Found the cleanliness exceptional. I had read a couple of negative reviews but found none to be true during my stay."

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!
Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!
Santa Cruz
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Our Santa Cruz stay
"Our host, Michelle was very responsive and friendly. The location is one block from the beach. Very nice indeed. The 2 bedroom 2.5 bath was perfect for our family located in a nice neighborhood. There are airbeds if needed. The house was very nice and clean. Restaurants, Starbucks, and markets are ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

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Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!
Harbor Inn
Harbor Inn
2 out of 5
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 400 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 400
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (330 reviews)
"The Harbor Inn definitely captures Santa Cruz in decor. It is bare bones. You get a clean bedroom and towels and that's it. It is excellent for a stay of a day or two and the Santa Cruz beach front is easily walkable from the Inn and eating options are nearby, including grocery stores."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Harbor Inn
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Santa Cruz
The price is AED 4,162 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 4,162
AED 7,574 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
Excellent location for a family vacation to the beach
"House is in a perfect location for days spent at the beach, which is just down the street, no driving required. Neighborhood is quiet and it's peaceful enough to sleep with the windows open to enjoy the sea air. The large dining table was enjoyed for every family meal and the home comfortably slept ..."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 482 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 482
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"I didn’t like that some one was smoking weed near the swimming pool area 🙁"

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

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.

Upper Seabright
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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.

Midtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
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Bananna Belt

While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bananna Belt
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Downtown Santa Cruz

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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