Lower Ocean Travel Guide
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Clean room and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
There’s a lot of people that looked sketchy while staying there. People smoking right in front of you. Would not recommend if staying with your family/kids.. Shortly after checking in, my husband and I witnessed an altercation happening right next to our room. We tried to deescalate the situation ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
We had a group of 6 so the room we had fit us wonderfully with everyone having a comfortable bed to sleep in. We were impressed with the friendliness and service from the front desk; she was very helpful and kind. The only issue we had was lack of parking after being out late. We had to park in a ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Fern River Resort
Beautiful location within walking distance to the state park. There’s a cute little river that runs through the back of the property. The location offers free use of games, volleyball, ping pong, board games, horseshoes and books.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour


