Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Surf City Inn and Suites
"The pool and hot tub was highly chlorinated. The property can seem a little unsafe. It’s close to the beach but a good walk. Staff was emotionless. I like that there was snacks and the microwave is a major plus. Bed is hard and springy."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Solares

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
"A ⭐️take off is because it was extremely loud at all hours with people talking, doors shutting, and gaps in the bedroom door. I’m guessing this noise is due to thin walls and even floors as to why I could hear everything all around while being in the room. The door kept sticking to open it and when ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Torch Lite Inn

Motel Santa Cruz
Where to stay in Lower Ocean

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.

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.













