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Our top choices for Lower Ocean family-friendly hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
P4,046
P5,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

2. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Splash into family fun at this coastal retreat with an indoor pool, hot tub, and easy beach access for all ages.
P4,336
P5,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Surf City Inn and Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.
A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.
A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

3. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
P4,925
P5,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Torch Lite Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

4. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
P4,283
P4,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel with a water feature, a balcony, and a sign indicating it's a Continental Inn.
A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

5. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Delightful seaside family retreat with outdoor pool and modern rooms just five minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
P3,895
P5,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Continental Inn
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.

6. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Family-friendly pool and beach fun awaits at this coastal Santa Cruz hotel, just minutes from the boardwalk and ocean.
P4,702
P6,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Solares
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a towel rack.
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a large window on the left, and a door leading outside.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
P4,975
P6,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.
A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a shower with a glass door, and a small bench.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
P6,518
P7,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ocean Gate Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Family adventures await at this freshly remodeled hotel, with a sparkling outdoor pool and boardwalk thrills just minutes away.
P8,446
P9,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs overlooking a beach and pier.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Kids will love splashing at the beachfront pool while parents unwind overlooking the sea at this ocean-view family resort.
P12,413
P14,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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4 stars
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Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"It has a great location , check in was quick, friendly and easy, and the room was perfect for us. We brought a dog because they are welcome there. We had a great experience."
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Love love love this place!"
Charles 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room and beautiful balcony but none of the hand soaps and shampoo were filled"
Shalynn 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great Location- Super Clean room- Quiet - Convenient."
Antonio 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Continental Inn
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
Jaedin 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Ocean Gate Inn
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and. Clean room"
Nataliya 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What's Lower Ocean like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Lower Ocean is a good choice. There are some interesting activities the entire family might enjoy. Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for families in Lower Ocean?
Continental Inn is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Lower Ocean?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Lower Ocean is 27 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Lower Ocean?
While you and your family are vacationing in Lower Ocean, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Harbor.

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