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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the money. Super clean hotel, friendly staff, excellent location close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. The pool isn’t heated, but the hot tub is splendid."
United States
Jonathan
The price is P3,634
P5,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is P4,316
P5,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Torch Lite Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

3. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is P4,316
P5,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

4. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is real cute"
United States
Jessica
The price is P4,115
P6,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Solares
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Second time staying here, will most likely be back again!"
United States
Ian
The price is P3,856
P4,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Surf City Inn and Suites
A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

6. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (170 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is P4,570
P5,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Drift Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
The price is P5,015
P6,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
Ocean Gate Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is P7,500
P8,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,038 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is P13,654
P15,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is P8,506
P9,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is P6,960
P8,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

13. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (596 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is P15,496
P20,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is P7,998
P9,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,352 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
The price is P5,533
P6,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,359 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is P7,808
P9,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (724 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is P6,619
P7,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"
United States
Michelle
The price is P6,697
P7,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,649 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is P6,798
P7,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

20. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (687 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is P7,242
P8,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
170 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,009 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,003 reviews
View
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"My only complaint was a very uncomfortable bed. The mattress was worn out"
WAYNE 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighborhood. Consider a visit to Ocean Street as part of your Lower Ocean travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Lower Ocean?
Based on our traveler data, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Surf City Inn and Suites and Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find in Lower Ocean?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations in Lower Ocean to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighborhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.