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Pick from 167 Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Hotels and compare room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (132)
"Comfortable cottage."
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176)
"The house was awesome. Clean, spacious, and well-stocked. The beach was less than a minute's walk. Will definitely rent here again!"
Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!
Seabright Beach House
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Great property, great location"
The price is $362
$884 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Seabright Beach House
Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (143)
"I’ve stayed in many private rentals, and this is definitely top-notch. Great hosts, excellent beach amenities, fantastic proximity to a beautiful beach and the Santa Cruz boardwalk (both an easy walk). I’ll be back…"
Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!
SPRING IS IN THE AIR🍀🌸 @The 26TH Ave Beach House Time for Vitamin 🌊&☀️HOT TUB
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (221)
"We enjoyed the couple nights we spent here. Home was clean and had all we needed for cooking meals. Home was very inviting and beautiful with all the flowers. Very well maintained. Cathy was very easy to work with and very responsive to everything. Felt a little overwhelmed initially reading all the rules (e.g. seemed to imply we had to have all dishes cleaned and put away before we left), but quick confirmation with Cathy reassured us we just needed to load the dishwasher. Proximity to Target...
SPRING IS IN THE AIR🍀🌸 @The 26TH Ave Beach House Time for Vitamin 🌊&☀️HOT TUB
Luxury Santa Cruz Villa: Beachside Paradise with New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"The villa is clean and charming, with all amenities we have desired for. Great location and easy to get to. The host was nice and responsive. We enjoyed our stay and had great fun."
The price is $741
$1,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Luxury Santa Cruz Villa: Beachside Paradise with New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"We stayed here for a long weekend with our group of 7 adults and 1 infant. We absolutely loved this property, and it was the perfect place for our large group. We would love to come back again in a heartbeat! The three levels of the property worked out great, since our group included multiple families from all across the U.S. Having separation with the three levels for sleeping and also communal places to gather, like the game room and living room, worked out great for our group. Everyone had...
Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach
Clean, Newly Remodeled Home Steps to Beach, HOT TUB, LARGE deck w/ocean peek
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"The location was amazing nice short walk to the beach and boardwalk. The house was fully stocked with everything you need. The top deck was our favorite hangout after a long day out and about. Would definitely stay here again!"
Clean, Newly Remodeled Home Steps to Beach, HOT TUB, LARGE deck w/ocean peek
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"My friend and I had a very pleasant stay here on our way down the California coast. The room was clean, well stocked with, and the large bed was very comfortable. The balcony view was very nice as well. Highly recommend!"
The price is $159
$238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Great neighborhood. Clean property. A bit smaller than I expected but overall a good place to stay when in Santa Cruz."
Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Hotels information

 

Beach Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

167

Highest price
$279
Cheapest price
$86
Number of guest reviews
1,711
Total number of hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
1,228

 

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches, Eastside Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a top beach hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 1-minute walk of Sunny Cove Beach.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Eastside Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 63°F,
  • Coldest months: February, March, January, and December
  • Driest months: August, July, September, and June
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, and March
What is there to see and do around Eastside Santa Cruz?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you can’t wait to check out the beaches, head to Seabright Beach or Sunny Cove Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Santa Cruz Harbor or Pleasure Point Park.

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