Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
NZ$76
per adult
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
NZ$9
per traveller
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
NZ$80
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
NZ$80
per adult
Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$253
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"Room was very clean, roomy and comfortable. Staff was great. Parking not so great. WiFi kept going in and out, which wouldn’t have been a problem if I was getting better phone reception."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$429 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$429
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"our stay was superior..well located to beaches....and harbor, room was large and high ceilings,,(second floor room) large and high end tv (even my wife was impressed..had a bit of a problem getting the wifi going(my fault) after contacting the management issue was cleared up immediately! ie. the ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$518 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$518
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"Location is amazing and if you’re a dog family this is a great option. Be prepared for noisy neighbors and lukewarm showers. I’m not sure if it was only our cottage, but we had bright lights outside our windows throughout the night. I’m sure it’s for safety but not very pleasant. My husband and I ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Savasana Surfer's Retreat
Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$837 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$837
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$197 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$197
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,093 reviews)
"Gentleman at front desk very nice. Room not as nice as pictured on website. Bathroom had a smell of possible mold, could see daylight through door so quite noisy and scratchy bedding and poor pillows. Probably wouldn’t stay again."
Reviewed on 25 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole
Westside Santa Cruz
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.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
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.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
Downtown Santa Cruz
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.
