Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,642
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,478
per adult
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 ฿4,025 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,025
฿4,803 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,115 reviews)
"the owners were great and i think they turned a dive motel into a very nice place to stay. Rooms were very clean and nice, in gave it a ding because there were 3 or 4 carts outside our room the entire time. they were painting but it was all outside our room and we really couldn’t open our shades. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,423 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,423
฿4,416 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (906 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,441 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,441
฿3,952 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (986 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,613 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,613
฿4,849 total
9 Jul - 10 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 (1,002 reviews)
"My husband and son stayed here and there was garbage under the bed and the room wasn’t that clean. Only good for location wouldn’t stay here again"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Drift Inn
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,441 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,441
฿3,854 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (104 reviews)
"Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,352 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿4,352
฿4,984 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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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 Santa Cruz Harbor 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.
