Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,642
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
฿164
per traveller
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,566
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,939 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,939
฿3,587 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,136 reviews)
"Lots of ref raft"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,634 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,634
฿4,873 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
6.8/10 (1,015 reviews)
"We were very excited about our stay at Hotel Solares based on the photos and Information online; however, when we got there we learned that there was no breakfast as advertised, even witnessed a guys get kicked out because she was getting very hostile at the front desk over the misleading information. ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,165 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿3,165
฿3,643 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Drift Inn
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,984 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,984
฿3,342 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (117 reviews)
"Was able to park In front of a well lit room. Bathroom had a bucket under lav sink, some crumbling drywall and flakey paint. No complimentary shampoo and uncomfortable bed and bedding. Wi-fi worked ok. I wished I had spent another $40 and been more comfortable."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,917 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,917
฿3,852 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (915 reviews)
"It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,651 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,651
฿4,199 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Good location between the boardwalk and downtown. Minimal parking. No elevator."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean
Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
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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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
