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 ฿2,929 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿2,929
฿3,574 total
9 Jul - 10 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! (1,115 reviews)
"Pool and jacuzzi"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,416 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿3,416
฿4,406 total
8 Jul - 9 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! (911 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
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,284 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,284
฿3,776 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! (991 reviews)
"great locationX nice staff, very clean but wasn’t helpful when all power sockets and phone weren’t working."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,621
฿4,856 total
5 Jul - 6 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 (1,006 reviews)
"The room was clean and a good size. Very comfortable. It was me, my husband and 2 small children. The pool area was nice although we did not get to use it because it was chilly outside. It is walking distance to the boardwalk. The entire hotel was very clean. Free parking was nice as well."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Drift Inn
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,956 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,956
฿3,311 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (110 reviews)
"Great basic hotel to stay for a short term. Very friendly staff."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,920 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,920
฿4,500 total
2 Aug - 3 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. ...
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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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
