Eastside Santa Cruz

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.

Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Santa Cruz Harbor

9.0/10 (587 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Things to do

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

RM527
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

RM567
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

RM184
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

RM184
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

RM567
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

RM486
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4 out of 5
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM332 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM332
RM637 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 16 Oct 2026

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM327 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM327
RM378 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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
The price is RM768 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM768
RM877 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM1,282 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM1,282
RM1,667 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
The price is RM253 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM253
RM362 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,147 reviews)
"Our room was nice and clean and the a/c worked great. Uniformed the water for the shower never really got warm enough."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM474 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM474
RM549 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,627 reviews)
"Types of payment"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Eastside Santa Cruz