Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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
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Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hitching Post Studios Inn
The hitching post has it all: clean room spacious and a fantastic location.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
first room was not in good condition--very bad odor from cleaning supplies. second room only marginally better
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Great place!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Amazing location!!! It was so nice to be able to walk to the beach and harbor. Very clean home. Kitchen has all you need to prepare a nice meal. Backyard was lovely. Owner was great at communicating. Parking is easy and right in front of home. The kitchen is a galley style, which is long and narrow, ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I recently stayed at the Seacliff Inn and overall had a very pleasant experience. The highlight of this property is definitely its beautiful, scenic environment. The grounds are incredibly peaceful, with a charming bridge and a lovely pond that make the setting feel almost like a hidden retreat. ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
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 Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
