Eastside Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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 biking trails.
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
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hitching Post Studios Inn
"A little off the beaten path from the boardwalk and town, but quiet and safe. Clean. Bedding made us wish we brought our own pillows and blankets however. Super basic and lightweight. Staff made check in easy. Decent spot for one night."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Bella Notte
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean"
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
"I had a lovely 2 nights for a short getaway from regular life. The cottages were as described & perfect for me. Very clean property and helpful staff. Bonus grab & go breakfast! I very much enjoyed the quiet beach at the end of the path from the hotel. Hidden gem!"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
"The perfect get-a-way home for the entire family."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Savasana Surfer's Retreat
"Location is ideal, close to everything in Santa Cruz, Aptos, Capitola… outdoor shower is inspiring, definitely could have used a few more days relaxing."
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"The only thing we disliked was that the air conditioner was very loud. Hotel has free valet parking which was a nice surprise. We enjoyed the restaurant with ocean view and our room was also ocean view."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Bananna Belt
While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lower Ocean
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Ocean and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
