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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is S$239
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Bella Notte
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is S$296
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Chaminade Resort & Spa
View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is S$280
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (512 reviews)
"Love this place super friendly and accommodating. Always a great place to stay. "
United States
Marleen
The price is S$286
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Fern River Resort
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is S$275
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Seaway Inn
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
27.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (597 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Mission Inn
Living area

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"We love our cabin very clean and beautiful view! This is the place to stay for a relaxing moment!!!"
United States
Erica
The price is S$243
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Masood's Lodge
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (796 reviews)
"Nice room with very soft pillows. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Would stay there again for the price. Parking was close and safe."
United States
Kelli
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
15.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (913 reviews)
"Very nice staff, in a beautiful location."
United States
Ed
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (935 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
27.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely room and great place. Would recommend and would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Garden

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
31.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a lovely, unique place to stay with tons of room and better than expected kitchenette"
United States
Bethanie
The price is S$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is S$284
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
National 9 Santa Cruz
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (654 reviews)
"excellent environment..friendly people"
United States
Delbert
The price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,059 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"
United States
Maria
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
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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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"It was nice to have the double king room, we had two separate bedrooms. We spent time at the fire pit and patio and it was right across from the volleyball courts. Although our room wasn’t ready we were able to leave the car which was nice. Staff was very helpful and friendly."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?
Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller data, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 224 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.
What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Sunny Cove Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Beach and Lincoln Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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