Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
฿761
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
฿4,231
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
฿3,608
per adult
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,280 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿2,280
฿3,300 total
10 Sept - 11 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 Capitola Beach ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,265 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,265
฿2,816 total
22 Sept - 23 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 ...
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,237 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,237
฿2,603 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)
"Clean. Pretty quiet. Close to downtown. Helpful management. Comfy bed."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,764 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿1,764
฿2,549 total
10 Sept - 11 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. ...
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,598 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,598
฿3,210 total
22 Sept - 23 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 (1,001 reviews)
"The receptionist was very kind and welcoming. The room on the other hand was dirty and felt dirty. It smelled like and ash tray. Went out and bought bleach, gloves and disinfecting cleaning supplies and cleaned the whole room. The bathroom door and walls had markings on them with who knows what on ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,769 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,769
฿3,210 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Buen lugar y cercas de la playa"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
