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
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$63
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
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 AU$250 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$250
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 AU$132 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$132
27 Oct - 28 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! (488 reviews)
"C"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$255 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$255
27 Oct - 28 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
"They don’t serve breakfast anymore so that’s a bummer for the price you’re paying. Floors were sticky. Stayed here before so I thought I’d book again. After this stay sadly I won’t come back."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$2,520 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$2,520
3 Nov - 4 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 AU$1,000 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$1,000
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (272 reviews)
"Good communication with the host, wonderful quiet and clean location. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$595 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$595
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)
"Probalbly the best place to stay in Santa Cruz.... absolutely love the place"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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.
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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.
