Eastside 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.
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 cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Things to do
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn
Clean and quiet room. Convenient location. Safe
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hitching Post Studios Inn
The room was very clean staff was friendly. The heater was difficult to get to work and the blanket was thin.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
nice room clean cozy and character!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Yes everything is excellent
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Our heater did not work. The light in the bathroom did not work. Usually a perfect stay. This was the first time things were not working.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Eastside Santa Cruz
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.
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
