Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

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Popular places to visit

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

Santa Cruz Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Santa Cruz Harbor
"Hibiscus Tiliaceus"

Pleasure Point Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Pleasure Point Park
Another beautiful sunset 🌇

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park

Things to do

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

$85
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

$129
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

$139
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

$119
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

$119
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

$918
per traveler
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
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Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
$97 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$111 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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! (244 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Sad area. Was fine for my purpose to be in Santa Cruz"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn

2 out of 5
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
$169 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$192 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (340 reviews)
"Quiet and not crowded"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Harbor 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
$224 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$255 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (531 reviews)
"One of our favorite places😊"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
$219 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$250 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
$459 nightly
The price is $519 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$519 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Good view"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
$143 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$165 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,078 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighborhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

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.

Upper Seabright
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Midtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

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Bananna Belt

While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bananna Belt
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Downtown Santa Cruz

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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Eastside Santa Cruz, CA

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