Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,640
per traveller
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,476
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
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 Capitola Beach ...
6.8/10 (1,009 reviews)
"The room was moldy. The toilet was not sturdy, no shampoo or conditioner. They used a strong fragrance to cover up the smell of mold and humidity. It was gross!"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,276 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,276
฿2,829 total
24 Sept - 25 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! (1,207 reviews)
"Would not return. Hotel rooms are fairly clean but have been covered up with shoddy repairs work to show the age/wear of place. Lingering smell that wasn’t pleasant each time opened door to room. Shower barely worked. Hot tub jets not working. Tight and crowded parking spots."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,000 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,000
฿2,819 total
21 Sept - 22 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. ...
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,258 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,258
฿2,627 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,005 reviews)
"The location is great for a short walk to the beach and Boardwalk and the on site free parking saves on the $25 weekend parking lot cost. The staff are very friendly and helpful. For an older motel it's well maintained and clean."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,611 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,611
฿3,225 total
21 Sept - 22 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 (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel looks beautiful outside, the rooms are a different story, very nice and friendly front desk lady. But not worth the price."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,795 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,795
฿3,240 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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)
"New owners, didn’t talk much."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 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.
