Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Harbor

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
Pleasure Point Park

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.

Pleasure Point Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(41 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(9 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 cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

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 cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.935.687 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
2.935.687 ₫
3.345.379 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
Pleasant
"Pleasant stay. Staff was very frie dly and accomodating. Room was comfortable and quiet. Only one small issue; the floors could have been cleaner."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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 5.613.034 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
5.613.034 ₫
6.393.589 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (520 reviews)
"Always love staying here. So close to the ocean."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Harbor Inn
Harbor Inn
2 out of 5
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 3.888.155 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
3.888.155 ₫
4.413.447 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Quiet and not crowded"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Harbor Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 4.149.105 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.149.105 ₫
4.763.383 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great pool area and wonderful staff. The renovation is really nice. The rooms are a little strange, the bed is literally a foot away from a huge window that faces the walkway, so it was very noisy. But, that can’t really be helped, just something people with noise sensitivity might want to consider. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 7.802.405 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
7.802.405 ₫
8.862.123 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Top choice of Beach Front Hotel
"Excelelnt Hotel with great service and View!!! Many amenties for resort fee!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 4.410.055 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.410.055 ₫
5.056.156 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (842 reviews)
"The hotel location is fantastic if the Boardwalk is your focus, literally one block away. The room was large with a sitting area. We traveled with our two kids and the sofa bed was useful. There was enough space for a twin blowup mattress too. There's a pool, although we didnt use but saw olentyy ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

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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.

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
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Seabright

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

Seabright
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Bananna Belt

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

Bananna Belt
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

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