Eastside Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
A foggy beach with a lighthouse and rocky breakwater.
A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
A beach with people playing and walking.

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Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$124 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$124
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Bella Notte

Bella Notte

4 out of 5
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$257 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
S$257
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (9 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower but low water pressure, easy check in and out, no room service. Lots of rules. Overall nice place but too expensive with no amenities."

Reviewed on 23 Aug, 2026

Bella Notte
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$235 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$235
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (619 reviews)
"Too be quite honest I was disappointed with the quality of the room. I wanted to love this cottage so much. The pictures look so nice. We rented the tower room as we had dogs with us. The space is very tight. In my head I questioned why it was even considered a family room. The stairs up to the bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$488 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$488
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (460 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are amazing! Such a welcomed addition to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf area!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$290 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
S$290
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is S$110 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
S$110
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Quite a lot of deferred maintenance. Sink drain leaked onto the floor, room smelled of bleach (which is maybe better that what it would have smelled like otherwise)."

Reviewed on 1 Sept, 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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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 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.



Eastside Santa Cruz