Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn
"I get that the rooms have been “renovated,” but there’s a very wide range of definition for that term, which the Hitching Post made quite clear. No. Just, no. Wouldn’t recommend. Please try renovating again. Maybe it’ll work the next time."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Bella Notte
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
"We had a wonderful vacation in Santa Cruz overall, but I’m not sure we would choose to stay at this hotel again. Especially considering we paid around $400/night, plus an added $160 dog fee for 3 nights. Overall, I don’t think the quality of the hotel lived up to the price. Considering how much wear ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"First room we got had a floor that was sticky as could be. My sandles would stick and make a squelch noise every time I walked. My wife and son experienced the same. It was the whole room and bathroom. Not inly that all the extra furniture was ao grossly stained it looked horrible. Not only that ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.










