Lower Ocean Travel Guide

Santa Cruz


Things to do


Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,045 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,045
฿5,353 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Solares
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,410
฿2,984 total
2 Sept - 3 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! (1,147 reviews)
"My stay was adequate for a night and was close to the boardwalk."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,708 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,708
฿3,132 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"My family and I stayed in the suite. The small kitchen was perfect. There is a gas range, oven and good size fridge. Perefect if you just want to stay in! The location was a great location! Everything was like 10-12ish min walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown. We didn’t use our car to get ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,098 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,098
฿3,580 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It felt very dirty and cheap. The bathtub was gross, the floors were filthy. This place is way overpriced for what it is. Will not stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Torch Lite Inn
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,089 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿3,089
฿4,045 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (940 reviews)
"Decent stay for a low budget place. Beds not very comfortable. You can hear people talking in adjacent rooms."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 out of 5
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,678 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,678
฿3,000 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are located ...
Drift Inn
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.



Lower Ocean Travel Guide