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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
Santa Cruz CA
This vacation home featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
We had everything we needed. Stunning view and good time with family on outside deck. We Loved our stay.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

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
Travelers say...
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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$149 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (571 reviews)
Would give it a4.5, actually. Rooms are spacious, with a kitchen, and they are spotless though a bit sterile. Location was good for us, as we wanted to be near pleasure point. It’s a little bit far from town, but quiet. Sunny Cove is a block away. Manager was friendly, but the person who checked ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$88 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (306 reviews)
Nice
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Harbor Inn
645 Seventh Ave Santa Cruz CA
$159 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$180 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (353 reviews)
Clean and quiet room. Convenient location. Safe
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
$130 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$149 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (571 reviews)
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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
Posted 1 day ago
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"Staff was welcoming and rooms were clean and comfortable. "
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