Eastside Santa Cruz, CA
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Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
$45
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
$45
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
$45
per adult
Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
$145 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$155 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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! (19 reviews)
"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$80 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Great little motorcourt motel! The gentleman at the front desk was so friendly and helpful (gave us good directions to walk to the beach and suggested restaurants nearby to eat at). The motel is a 45 min walk to the beach/marina but the neighborhood is very safe day and night and it's quiet too. ..."
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
$163 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$187 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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! (638 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay here! I stayed in the Abalone room and it felt like a cozy cottage, complete with its own kitchenette. The staff was very helpful, even helping to adjust the AC for me when I couldn't figure out the remote. The hotel is also walking distance to two beaches and you can see the ..."
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
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 26 to Oct 27
$697 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"The cottage was an adorable little place half a block from the beach, so the location was primo! It was really clean and had everything we needed. Our family of 5 had a wonderful weekend stay!"
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
Santa Cruz CA
$1,596 nightly
The price is $1,795 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$1,795 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
"Loved our stay in Santa Cruz - home was perfect for our needs and right on the beach!"
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
$399 nightly
The price is $447 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$447 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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 ...
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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
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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.
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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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