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 thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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
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
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridges State Park, a lovely green space 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

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 550 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
AED 550
AED 631 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (485 reviews)
"This is a hidden gem in Santa Cruz. Our family of four and dog recently stayed here. It’s a two minute walk to a beautiful cove. The room we stayed in was very spacious. It’s family friendly even for your fur babies. There is a $50 dog fee that is not very transparent on Expedia’s website. Do yourself ..."

Reviewed on 3 January 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 233 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 233
AED 272 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (527 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating"

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
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 Sunny Cove ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Perfect getaway
"Needed a place to stay for a show in Felton. This property was perfect. 20 minutes from the venue by car and five minutes to the ocean on foot. Everything as described. Intimate outdoor environment and cozy indoors.Had a lovely time."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

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Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 400 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
AED 400
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Paradox
"Great little hotel in Santa Cruz. Awesome vibe and Pet friendly."

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 666 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
AED 666
AED 912 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful, everything was clean and peaceful"

Reviewed on 15 January 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 340 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
AED 340
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,091 reviews)
"Now charging $18/night for parking."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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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 Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

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, Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course 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 Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf 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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