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Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

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Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (282)
$70 nightly
The price is $81
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Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Harbor
Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

Santa Cruz Harbor

You can stroll along Santa Cruz Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. If you carry on walking you'll get to Seabright Beach, Twin Lakes State Beach, and Santa Cruz Main Beach for some more water views.

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Pleasure Point Park
"Hibiscus Tiliaceus"

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.

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Check out reviews of Eastside Santa Cruz hotels guests love

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Our home away from home when we are in Capitola."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastside Santa Cruz expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $74 in Eastside Santa Cruz to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Eastside Santa Cruz hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Eastside Santa Cruz hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are some of the best Eastside Santa Cruz beach hotels?
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the best Eastside Santa Cruz beach hotels. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages has a high average guest score of 8.8 out of 10, and offers guests a free continental breakfast and proposal/romance packages.
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Traveling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Eastside Santa Cruz, our travelers love:
  • Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages has an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10. To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
What are some of the top Eastside Santa Cruz hotels with free parking?
If you're traveling by car, make your life easier by booking a Eastside Santa Cruz hotel with free parking. Our travelers like:
Is it worth staying in Eastside Santa Cruz?
You're spoilt for choice with 211 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Eastside Santa Cruz makes it easy to explore Santa Cruz, including the neighborhoods of Westside Santa Cruz and Pleasure Point.
What are some great hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages which has a high guest score of 8.8 out of 10, and furnished balconies in some rooms.
Are all taxes and fees included in the Eastside Santa Cruz hotel prices shown on Hotels.com?
Hotels.com provides upfront pricing so you can relax knowing you won't be met with surprise additional fees or taxes when you're ready to confirm your booking. From the time you start your search on Hotels.com, the price you see is what you pay. This makes it much easier to compare properties and secure our best deal for your next getaway.
Find out more about Eastside Santa Cruz

Find out more about Eastside Santa Cruz

What's Eastside Santa Cruz Like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is notable for its beach access. You might want to seek out the neighborhood's waterfront while you're here. Top places to visit include Monterey Bay. There's plenty more to see, including Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor.

How to Get to Eastside Santa Cruz

Flying to:

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 11.8 mi (19 km) from Eastside Santa Cruz
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), 27.3 mi (44 km) from Eastside Santa Cruz
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 27.7 mi (44.7 km) from Eastside Santa Cruz

Things to See and Do in and around Eastside Santa Cruz

What to See in Eastside Santa Cruz

  • Monterey Bay
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
  • Seabright Beach
  • Sunny Cove Beach

Things to Do in Eastside Santa Cruz

  • DeLaveaga Golf Course
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Other Popular Eastside Santa Cruz Attractions

  • Pleasure Point Park
  • Harbor Beach
  • Lincoln Beach
  • Santa Maria's Beach
  • Moran Lake Beach

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Cruz?

  • Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 63°F)
  • Coldest months: February, March, January, December (average 52°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 5 inches of rainfall)

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