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1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is S$352
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Bella Notte
Garden

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

3. 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, (609 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is S$369
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
View from room

4. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is S$281
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Exterior

5. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Property grounds

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is S$311
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Chaminade Resort & Spa
View from room

7. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is S$314
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Carousel Beach Inn
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

8. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509 reviews)
"Love this place super friendly and accommodating. Always a great place to stay. "
United States
Marleen
The price is S$306
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Fern River Resort
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

9. 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, (593 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Terrace/patio

10. 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, (787 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$176
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

11. 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, (932 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
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

12. Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is S$284
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Surfing/boogie boarding

13. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is S$318
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Seaway Inn
Living area

14. Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (193 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
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Masood's Lodge
Garden

15. Saratoga Oaks Lodge

Saratoga Oaks Lodge
3.0 star property
31.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 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
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Lobby

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is S$220
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
21.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
5.8 out of 10, (336 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Valley Inn
Indoor pool

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location for work will stay again thank you."
United States
Daniel
The price is S$191
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Front of property – evening/night

19. Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel was excellent"
United States
Ron
The price is S$277
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Reception

20. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely room and great place. Would recommend and would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"It was perfect and the food was great"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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 220 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 Harbor 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, Lincoln Beach and Sunny Cove 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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