Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz
Photo by Ian Durant
Photo by Ian Durant

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in 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

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED120 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
AED120
per night
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (463 reviews)
"Shower was great. Newly updated rooms. No late check out options without fee. Overall good experience."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2024

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (454 reviews)
"Jessica at the front desk was very, very nice!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2024

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Santa Cruz
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
A Sweet Sister Time
"We loved this little cottage for our sister retreat, quaint and cozy just as expected. The accommodations met our expectations as was advertised. Only thing we were left wanting was a cleaner landscape outside to sit and enjoy at night, seemed the yard keeper hadn't made it out in a bit. So grateful ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2024

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Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED261 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
AED261
per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (475 reviews)
"I can honestly say there was nothing to complain about other than Having to pay for parking"

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED189 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED189
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
"Everyone was friendly and the hotel was very clean (maybe even too clean - we could smell cleaner everywhere). The staff was really friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos Lodge
3 out of 5
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED174 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED174
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Gatos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Quick stay
"Last minute stay overnight. It was a good hotel for the cost. Decent and clean room. Excellent shower."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2024

Los Gatos Lodge
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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
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
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Carbonera Estates

While Carbonera Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like DeLaveaga Golf Course and Pasatiempo Golf Course.

Carbonera Estates

Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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