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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310)
"Clean, quiet and spacious room. It's not Hilton, but it is good value. A full kitchen with all appliances. Kitchen ware is available for $5. I will definitely be back."
United States
Roger
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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, (575)
"Super cute, perfect location, and friendly staff."
United States
Jacki
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (353)
"Nice space and very helpful staff. Everything is close by and easy to get to. The space is comfortable and clean and secure."
United States
Sally
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Harbor Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Surf City Inn and Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1270)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (464)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Fern River Resort

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1240)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Beachview Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1244)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1000)
"Nice, clean comfy and good location "
United States
Jessica
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1324)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
Torch Lite Inn

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
United States
Bruce
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1035)
"Great location, friendly staff."
United States
Biswajit
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (148)
"The staff are always friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Miguel
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Seaway Inn

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, (549)
"One of my favorite getaways. "
United States
Anita
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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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 Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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.

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.

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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 Expedia customer reviews, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a highly ranked property in Eastside Santa Cruz. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another top choice in the area is Hitching Post Studios Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 199 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. Lincoln Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Maria's Beach and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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