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)

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 509 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 509
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (486 reviews)
"Lovely cottage style hotel right next to a beautiful beach. Can't go wrong! Walls are a little thin but adds to the character. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 382 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 382
AED 444 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel Paradox was a very nice hotel. All areas of the hotel were clean and kept up. Our room was super clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 422 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 422
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Birthday Getaway
"I booked a suite room for my birthday as a treat to myself. I wanted to spend my birthday weekend near the beach, even if it was in January. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the property. Check-in was quick and staff were friendly. My room had a beautiful view of the wharf. It was spacious, ..."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 694 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 694
AED 943 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (983 reviews)
"5 STAR EVERY TIME"

Reviewed on 19 February 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 Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 340
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,089 reviews)
"B"

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AED 325 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 325
AED 421 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"House keeping no whips only chance towels"

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
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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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