Eastside Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

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.

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 cycling trails.
Seabright Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Twin Lakes State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Sunny Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Harbor Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Would give it a4.5, actually. Rooms are spacious, with a kitchen, and they are spotless though a bit sterile. Location was good for us, as we wanted to be near pleasure point. It’s a little bit far from town, but quiet. Sunny Cove is a block away. Manager was friendly, but the person who checked ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Harbor Inn
Clean and quiet room. Convenient location. Safe
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
We arrived after 11 p.m. and checkin was a breeze. Parking was available right across from our room in the center building. The heater seemed like it was going to be insufficient for the room, but we turned it off after 90 minutes because my gf was getting too hot. I would like to see a thicker blanket ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Loved the room and the atmosphere in the lounge great bar service. Definitely worth the stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Location, views, convenient restaurant restaurant that has pleasant service and good food
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Food was superb. The employees were so attentive and very serviceable. This was a business stay so didn’t get the chance to enjoy the amenities. Did manage to squeeze in a hike the shortest trail of the 3 they offer. Breathtaking views especially after rainy day.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

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

Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

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

Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.







