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Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2 out of 5
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$174
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey ...
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn

2 out of 5
645 Seventh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
With a stay at Harbor Inn in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay.
Harbor 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 AU$376 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$376
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Sunny Cove Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Twin Lakes ...
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$245 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$245
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$264 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$264
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$177
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$496 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$496
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$237
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$246 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$246
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Aptos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach ...
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

According to Hans Christian Andersen, 'To travel is to live.' But don't just take the word of long-dead storytellers. Book a stay in Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 kilometres from central Santa Cruz, and discover that sweet, sweet joy of travel for yourself!

Sure, you could spend your whole break doing nothing but taking it easy with your feet up and a refreshment in hand, but you'd be seriously missing out. Santa Cruz boasts some iconic sights, like the Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the University of Santa Cruz California. Don't skip them!

Main Beach is a noteworthy attraction you really ought to swing by. It's just a stone's throw from the middle of Eastside Santa Cruz.

Too knackered to travel for miles? Want to find a lodging near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? Simple. Try the Casablanca On The Beach, Ocean Lodge, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

If you're keen to stay nearby after a day at Main Beach, the Babbling Brook Inn, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area and Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are all recommended choices.

Aim for a perfect round or at least avoid the sand traps at DaLaveaga Golf Course. There are a few places to crash close by. The Chaminade Resort & Spa and Best Western Plus All Suites Inn are super spots to rest your weary noggin. Enjoy a couple of hours watching the assortment of boats moving about at Santa Cruz Harbor. The Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East and Ocean Pacific Lodge are among the most sought-after hotels to inquire about near here.

Want a room in Eastside Santa Cruz but don't want to burn a hole in your wallet? Have a look at the disgustingly good rates at the Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages. You better snap up a room quickly though, as there are limited budget accommodations here.

Holidays! They're all about ditching the tinned food and cordial and spoiling yourself. Why not kick off with a large coffee and a tasty snack nearby at Sunrise Tea Distribution? You'll probably all be totes starving by the time dinner comes around, so why not make a reservation at El Jardin Restaurant? Whatever you feel like, the chefs will take good care of you here. If you've been sweet-talked into making a night of it, Santa Cruz Race Club is within cooee as well. (Another vino can't hurt, can it?)

Accommodation options near Eastside Santa Cruz

Why not think about reserving hotel room in Ocean Street or Santa Cruz Boardwalk when organising your getaway? Ocean Street is only 2 kilometres from Eastside Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Boardwalk is approximately 3 kilometres away.

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Eastside Santa Cruz hotels essential information

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1,260 hotels
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AU$174
Highest Price
AU$496
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Hitching Post Studios Inn, Harbor Inn, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Ocean Pacific Lodge, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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