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Pick from 165 Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Hotels and compare room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (479)
"Loved it"
The price is SAR 527
SAR 595 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (526)
"Helpful staff "
The price is SAR 276
SAR 314 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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 409
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Harbor Inn

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!

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

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65)
"I spent two nights here while my daughter was visiting a friend at UCSC and the stay was fantastic. Easy check in process, beautiful property, and very cozy rental. The bed was super comfortable and the sound of the rain on the roof was lovely. The view the next day and the sunset once the rain cleared was gorgeous. Also, the proximity to the store (Safeway) was great as I had to buy ice a couple of times (no freezer, just fyi). Not a big deal though. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. Will...
The price is SAR 432
SAR 699 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
The Midtown Cabana- w/ Private Entrance and Views

Vacation Home in Seabright

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35)
"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!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (184)
"We loved staying here — adorable house and amazing proximity to a great beach. The "loaner" beach items at the house were so thoughtful...thanks for the beach towels, chairs, wagon, wetsuits and boogie board!"
Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"We were able to enjoy the beach and the town of Santa Cruz from this lovely home. The house was clean well appointed and we loved the outside deck."
Surf House, Walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Seabright Beach House

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Great location, clean and comfortable for our girls trip."
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.