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
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,299 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,299
฿2,858 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,011 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,011
฿2,834 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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
The price is ฿2,270 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,270
฿2,641 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,104 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,104
฿3,105 total
28 Sept - 29 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)
"Room is clean"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,638 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,638
฿3,258 total
27 Sept - 28 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 (1,004 reviews)
"The owner I was really nice and she helped me out with my reservations and we have lovely night there"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,810 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,810
฿3,257 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Stayed here overnight moving my kid into USSC. The good thing was it had covered parking so we felt like a car full of College Dorm stuff was somewhat out of sight of theft. The neighbors were noisy playing music until midnight but it was doable. Not the greatest area but It's close to the University ..."
Reviewed on 23 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.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward
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.
Photo by Ian Durant
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 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.
