Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,654
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,489
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,600
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 ฿2,283 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,283
฿2,839 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,200 reviews)
"The pool and hot tub was highly chlorinated. The property can seem a little unsafe. It’s close to the beach but a good walk. Staff was emotionless. I like that there was snacks and the microwave is a major plus. Bed is hard and springy."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,298 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,298
฿3,326 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,263 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,263
฿2,633 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,778 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿1,778
฿2,569 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (970 reviews)
"A ⭐️take off is because it was extremely loud at all hours with people talking, doors shutting, and gaps in the bedroom door. I’m guessing this noise is due to thin walls and even floors as to why I could hear everything all around while being in the room. The door kept sticking to open it and when ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,097 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,097
฿2,458 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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. ...
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,227 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,227
฿2,796 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
5.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Clean stay . Easy to check in and out And it was close to the boardwalk"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 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 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.
