Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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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Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4 out of 5
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
$158 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$169 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$79 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
$137 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$158 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (633 reviews)
"Great find, super cute, tucked away, steps to a small beautiful beach. Room was perfect for the whole family including the dog. Space is clean and updated. Staff was super helpful. Definitely going again."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Santa Cruz CA
$621 nightly
The price is $697 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$697 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
$399 nightly
The price is $448 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$448 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$71 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$82 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,144 reviews)
"Not exactly seaside at all, but I would say a step up from the average motel, room key required to access hallway with your rooms so a little extra safety and friendly staff. Bcycle station right down the road to bike around!"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Eastside Santa Cruz
Learn more about Eastside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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