Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,673
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
฿167
per traveller
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,652
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 ฿3,295 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,295
฿3,987 total
20 Jul - 21 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 ...
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,476 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,476
฿3,992 total
22 Jul - 23 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! (1,002 reviews)
"The layout of our room was perfect and the staff and service were extremely efficient and friendly. The cleanliness was good overall but the floors were dirty - we had to keep shoes on. Also the ice machine was out of order which was inconvenient. We will definitely return despite these minor issues ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,802 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,802
฿5,074 total
20 Jul - 21 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 (1,001 reviews)
"Front desk is rude not friendly"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Drift Inn
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,992 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,992
฿3,351 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! (119 reviews)
"The room was clean. It was a quiet area. Great place to stay if you’re planning to go to the Pier/beach. You can walk to the beach. It was affordable for how close it is to the beach."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,985 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,985
฿3,930 total
19 Jul - 20 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 ฿2,826 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,826
฿3,276 total
16 Aug - 17 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 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.
