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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

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Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (581 reviews)
"Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach. "
United States
Michele
The price is P7,782
P8,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Exterior

Coastal Valley Inn

Coastal Valley Inn
2.0 star property
31.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (310 reviews)
"unfriendly staff, no towel in room, scary area, loud highway"
United States
Christopher
The price is P3,395
P3,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Coastal Valley Inn
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is P6,093
P6,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
9.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is P5,524
P6,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (476 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is P5,524
P7,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Fern River Resort
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is P8,347
P12,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Masood's Lodge
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is P4,997
P5,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby

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)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is P8,646
P9,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is P7,174
P8,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
27.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is P7,047
P7,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
27.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is P5,080
P6,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is P6,325
P7,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
21.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is P6,453
P7,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is P6,267
P7,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is P7,583
P11,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,085 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is P6,138
P7,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reception

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,266 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is P6,138
P7,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (907 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is P15,093
P20,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Seascape Beach Resort
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
8.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The Front desk Girl (Brooke?) was super nice and helpful!"
United States
Chantel
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
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Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

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

Clock tower in downtown Santa Cruz, California, USA. The tower is a local landmark and gathering place, decorated with flowers and pumpkins.

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.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Top Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, Gabby at the front desk was absolutely amazing at check in , one of the best employees in my book and the room was amazing, the property was stunning. Haven’t seen a place like this in Santa Cruz before. Definitely will plan many more stays here "
Jonathan 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?
Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighborhood 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 neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a highly ranked property in Eastside Santa Cruz. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another top choice in the area is Hitching Post Studios Inn.
How many hotels will I find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 203 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals 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 neighborhood. 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.