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Our guide on where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(16 area reviews)
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$226 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$226
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
Good for overnight
"No frills, comfortable stay. Friendly easy check in. Floor was dusty but everything else was clean and worked."
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$436 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$436
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Excellent stay cannot wait to go back"
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Harbor Inn
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$227 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$227
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Quiet and not crowded"
Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Eastside Santa Cruz

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 cycling trails.
Activities

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
NZ$58
per traveller

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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