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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (470 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is 2.224.710 ₫
2.568.434 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is 3.489.282 ₫
4.017.279 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is 3.089.875 ₫
5.151.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is 2.157.513 ₫
2.543.756 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is 3.737.773 ₫
4.302.878 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

6. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is 3.472.369 ₫
3.998.337 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,549 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is 2.318.382 ₫
3.002.324 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is 3.512.700 ₫
4.050.358 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,332 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is 2.424.023 ₫
2.805.499 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Loved the location. Cute place"
United States
April
The price is 2.508.068 ₫
2.900.730 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Edgewater Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,123 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is 1.541.685 ₫
2.223.669 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"I like this hotel I like the location and the breakfast, great place."
United States
Anna Christine
The price is 3.516.603 ₫
4.047.879 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great spot and an excellent value"
United States
Paul
The price is 2.631.923 ₫
3.038.876 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel that is well maintained and a joy to stay at. The front desk staff is great for any info you may need. We will definately stay here again when we are in Capitola."
United States
Steven
The price is 2.545.537 ₫
2.936.867 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is 4.142.384 ₫
5.940.470 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,343 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is 3.955.040 ₫
4.546.641 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Very convenient place"
United States
Siddharth
The price is 1.769.360 ₫
2.058.442 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

18. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (157 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is 1.826.464 ₫
2.045.536 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drift Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

19. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is 1.715.217 ₫
2.293.078 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Continental Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

20. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is 2.630.882 ₫
3.243.133 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
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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 coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward

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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Solares

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?
Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 221 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.
What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Sunny Cove Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Beach and Lincoln Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.