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$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
NZ$79
per adult
Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$303 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$303
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$163 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$163
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (487 reviews)
"Very convenient and friendly place. They overdid a bit with the Lysol but that aired out quickly. Surprisingly quiet which might have been a function of the fellow guests' behavior. Very spacious and clean studio. Staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$335 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$335
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$3,045 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$3,045
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
"Loved our stay in Santa Cruz - home was perfect for our needs and right on the beach!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk
Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$1,193 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$1,193
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"The cottage was an adorable little place half a block from the beach, so the location was primo! It was really clean and had everything we needed. Our family of 5 had a wonderful weekend stay!"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$734 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$734
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
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.
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 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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.
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.
