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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (801 reviews)
"Close to everything we wanted to explore, great customer service. "
United States
Charis
The price is ฿2,914
฿3,922 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is ฿2,374
฿2,754 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"perfect for last minute stay"
United States
Lindsay
The price is ฿2,522
฿3,115 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Surf City Inn and Suites

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Such an amazing price for the location!!! Super close to boardwalk and downtown we didn’t even have to drive anywhere! "
United States
Myles
The price is ฿2,774
฿3,214 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Torch Lite Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Yes. I felt safe. But my windows were nailed shut. Missing a light bulb on the desk. Floors without rugs need to be mopped."
United States
Dale
The price is ฿2,605
฿2,917 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Drift Inn

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, clean, lots of sunshine and a big balcony♡."
United States
Angela
The price is ฿2,657
฿3,735 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Solares

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Had to switch rooms Smelled terrible Was dirty! Woke up multiple times because it was so loud. Cops arrived to hotel because there was issues happening in the hotel Horrible experience would not recommend "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ฿2,605
฿3,216 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Motel Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
The price is ฿3,979
฿4,562 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Ocean Gate Inn

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is ฿2,820
฿3,258 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,276 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
The price is ฿4,221
฿4,830 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
23.7 km from Lower Ocean
7.4 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is ฿2,225
฿2,492 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
ROYAL INN

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿3,787
฿4,386 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (728 reviews)
" Clean room"
United States
Behrooz
The price is ฿4,124
฿4,627 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
21.5 km from Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location. Good basic amenities. "
United States
Sheila
The price is ฿2,263
฿2,734 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room. Comfortable bed beds. Had a great stay"
United States
Douglas
The price is ฿4,224
฿4,846 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Inn At Pasatiempo

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptional hotel, super cool staff and great place to unwind "
United States
Aslam
The price is ฿4,912
฿6,501 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A bit pricey but nice accommodations. "
United States
John
The price is ฿4,879
฿5,464 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel location is prime, clean room and fresh linens made my stay comfortable "
United States
Olga
The price is ฿3,590
฿4,324 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
The price is ฿4,508
฿5,186 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
21.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is ฿4,879
฿5,611 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
882 reviews
View
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
82 reviews
View
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,000 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,001 reviews
View
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
801 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Ocean Street as part of your Lower Ocean travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Lower Ocean?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a highly ranked property in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Drift Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
With 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighbourhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.