Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,654
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,489
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,509 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,509
฿3,560 total
31 Aug - 1 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 Mystery Spot are ...
6.8/10 (1,016 reviews)
"Clean room. Not water bottle in the room"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,355 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,355
฿2,916 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ฿2,352 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,352
฿2,731 total
25 Aug - 26 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,013 reviews)
"This little room was just what me and my sister needed while visiting Santa Cruz. It was just big enough! Fresh linens every day and hot, hot, hot water!! I think what we loved the most was that we were within walking distance to the boardwalk! Amazing all around!!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,888 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,888
฿3,342 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,099 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,099
฿2,920 total
25 Aug - 26 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. ...
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,875 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,875
฿3,518 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 Mystery ...
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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.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam
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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
