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
The price is ฿2,249 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,249
฿3,272 total
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,294 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,294
฿2,853 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (1,215 reviews)
"Room was very basic. King bed had three pillows and queen bed had one. We had to ask for more towels and they were old and scratchy. The room key stopped working and locked us out. There were no closets, just a pipe sticking out of the wall with four hangers. We had to ask for a blow dryer. The upstairs ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,007 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,007
฿2,828 total
23 Sept - 24 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! (1,002 reviews)
"I liked this property from the first time I stayed and after staying at two other motels in town I like this one even more. The beds are comfy, everything is clean, the TV is the perfect size and you can sign into diffrent apps and watch what you want, the pool and spa in the courtyard are well kept, ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,266 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,266
฿2,636 total
11 Oct - 12 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. ...
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,632 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,632
฿3,252 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 (1,002 reviews)
"It was ok for just one night"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,804 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,804
฿3,250 total
5 Oct - 6 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. ...
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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Open Photo by Ian Durant
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 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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.
