Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Seabright Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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 Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Natural Bridges State Park
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 cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Activities
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Old place- fine for a night or two. Seemed safe, was clean- just dated. Typical for Santa Cruz motel vibe, people running the place were nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
It was wonderful!!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
Spacious rental, two in one! Perfect location in nice neighborhood just a short walk to a calm beach. Great to work with on a short notice and very communicative.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Shower and bathroom was a little aged but other than that, everything was great. Would be a great improvement if floors were hardwood with replaceable area rugs. Carpet never feels clean in any hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Great spa with all amenities. Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff here is very welcoming and rooms are clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
