Eastside Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Carmel California. Point Lobos National Park. Pinnacle Point panorama.
Carmel California. Point Lobos National Park. Pinnacle Point panorama.
41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse
Harbor beach
Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

Popular places to visit

Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!

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.

Seabright Beach
Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

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
Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the 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
The place where you can't stay straight.

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
USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745

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
Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

HK$39
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

HK$39
per traveller
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

HK$1,719
per adult
Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

HK$695
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

HK$1,086
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

HK$1,086
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
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! (331 reviews)
The hitching post has it all: clean room spacious and a fantastic location.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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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 HK$968 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$968
HK$1,117 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
first room was not in good condition--very bad odor from cleaning supplies. second room only marginally better

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$4,220 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$4,220
HK$10,208 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
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Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is HK$827 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$827
HK$960 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$1,021 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$1,021
HK$1,496 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz

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

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Midtown
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

Seabright

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

Seabright
Steamer Lane Surfers

Bananna Belt

Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bananna Belt
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Lower Ocean

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

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

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Eastside Santa Cruz