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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Santa Cruz CA
This vacation home featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lauren communicates well and is quite responsive. We very much enjoyed out stay in her house.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly
Great for beach vacations

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Santa Cruz CA
This vacation home features a garden, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, beach towels

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The location is wonderful - so close to the beach. We really enjoyed the outside living space on the lower and upper decks. The kitchen had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$108 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$126 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)
Several dead birds at beach access and the he beach access once entering the beach area was flooded so it was tricky getting to the beach

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$81 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A business center, a garden, and express check-out are also on offer.
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
A great value for the a clean, comfortable room with everything you need. The staff was helpful and friendly. Convenient parking right by your room. Although it’s quiet and I heard no street noise, the hotel is located on a busy street with lots of businesses, so if it’s a view or nature you want, ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn

645 Seventh Ave Santa Cruz CA
$129 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$147 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and express check-in are also on offer.
8.4/10 Very Good! (354 reviews)
the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Magical Place By The Sea.

Magical Place By The Sea.

Watsonville CA
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10/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)

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Coastal Retreat walking distance to Main Beach!

Coastal Retreat walking distance to Main Beach!

Santa Cruz CA
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10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
$108 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$126 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)

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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
Posted 3 days ago
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"Clean room, comfortable beds and beautiful ground. "
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