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Compare Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Hotels room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Exterior

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (481)
"Great location Beautiful views Close to Capitola"
The price is SAR 536
SAR 616 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Front of property - evening/night

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (535)
"Helpful staff "
The price is SAR 253
SAR 294 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 January 2025
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Harbor Inn
Front of property

Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (327)
"Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…! "
The price is SAR 447
SAR 509 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Harbor Inn
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Exterior detail

Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (220)
"This place is pretty nice and cute, and has a great location. It's a bit tight on space, but we knew that going in. My main complaint is that the fold-out couch in the living room is very fragile. It has instructions about how to pull it out gently, etc., which we followed; but no matter how careful we were, the fold-out part always collapsed after a few minutes of light usage. So we told our son to sleep on the other half of it, which is the main couch part. The place also gets pretty hot...
Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Exterior

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"Great place to have fun, family time and enjoy the beach life."
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Room

The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Loved our second stay at the quiet little spot in a residential neighborhood. "
The price is SAR 432
SAR 703 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views
Vacation Home in Seabright

Vacation Home in Seabright

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (36)
"Easy walk to both Seabright beach and the Boardwalk. Plenty of space for a family of 6. Would stay here again."
Vacation Home in Seabright
Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!
Blacks Beach Retreat , steps to Twin Lakes Beach, Free WiFi

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (188)
"Amazing location, beach was great, house perfect "
Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!
Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Living space (upstairs)

Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Owners were thorough with all directions and instructions. House was very clean and comfortable, queen bed and pillows too! (We did not use twin beds) It’s nice to be able to park in a garage while on vacation. Very close to beach, can see a slice of the ocean from the deck. Easy walking to beach, restaurants, natural history museum. A two minute walk to watch the sunset everyday! It was only a $6 Uber to old town for dinner. Would stay here again!"
Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Seabright Beach House

Seabright Beach House

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Excellent location. Steps from Seabright beach Host quickly responded to any questions & issues. Furnishings were a bit sparse but comfortable. "
Seabright Beach House
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Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches, Eastside Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a top beach hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 1-minute walk of Sunny Cove Beach.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 beach hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Eastside Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 63°F,
  • Coldest months: February, March, January, and December
  • Driest months: August, July, September, and June
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, and March
What is there to see and do around Eastside Santa Cruz?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you can’t wait to check out the beaches, head to Seabright Beach or Sunny Cove Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Santa Cruz Harbor or Pleasure Point Park.