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Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is P11,017
P16,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Bella Notte

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (410 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is P7,453
P8,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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, (611 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is P14,299
P16,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is P8,585
P12,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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, (1,006 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is P7,156
P9,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is P11,711
P13,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Monarch Cove Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (510 reviews)
"Love this place super friendly and accommodating. Always a great place to stay. "
United States
Marleen
The price is P10,924
P13,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Fern River Resort

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is P13,806
P15,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Seaway Inn

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (791 reviews)
"Nice room with very soft pillows. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Would stay there again for the price. Parking was close and safe."
United States
Kelli
The price is P7,674
P8,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (194 reviews)
"We love our cabin very clean and beautiful view! This is the place to stay for a relaxing moment!!!"
United States
Erica
The price is P7,880
P11,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Masood's Lodge

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, (595 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is P9,727
P10,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (935 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is P8,351
P9,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Pacific Blue Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is P9,145
P10,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (652 reviews)
"excellent environment..friendly people"
United States
Delbert
The price is P6,935
P8,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Comfort Inn Watsonville

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (237 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is P6,748
P7,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
National 9 Santa Cruz

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (106 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is P6,349
P7,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Drift Inn

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
21.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
5.8 out of 10, (337 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is P6,073
P6,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Valley Inn

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is P10,367
P13,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Los Gatos

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is P7,941
P9,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Mission Inn

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"cute spot and friendly staff."
United States
vanessa
The price is P10,980
P12,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Inn At Pasatiempo
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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.

Westside Santa Cruz

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

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.

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.

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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 our traveler data, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages.
How many hotels will I find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 224 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.