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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, (990 reviews)
"Property very nice"
United States
Salvador
The price is P3,776
P5,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

2. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."
United States
Denny
The price is P4,264
P4,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

3. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,206 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to the Boardwalk!"
United States
Heather
The price is P4,318
P5,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Surf City Inn and Suites
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

4. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (153 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is P4,402
P4,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Drift Inn
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

5. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
The price is P4,233
P6,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hotel Solares
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

6. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay. Love this spot. Nice staff"
United States
Brooke
The price is P7,055
P8,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Ocean Gate Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The gentleman at the desk was so kind, clean rooms, decent bed, great walk to the boardwalk and overall felt very safe and comfortable."
United States
Nevaeh
The price is P5,277
P6,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Torch Lite Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

8. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean stay . Easy to check in and out And it was close to the boardwalk"
United States
Eduardo
The price is P4,954
P6,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Motel Santa Cruz

9. 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, (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, very clean room, nice pool & hot tub. Great value!"
United States
Margaret
The price is P7,964
P9,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

10. 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, (1,344 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was clean."
United States
WESTRAY
The price is P8,475
P9,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

11. 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, (1,168 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is P9,030
P10,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

12. 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, (1,265 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is P8,717
P10,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were really nice and helpful."
United States
Crystal
The price is P5,200
P6,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Carousel Beach Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

14. 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, (1,346 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is P10,096
P11,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

15. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,110 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is P3,716
P5,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seaside Inn & Suites
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms were great, bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good."
United States
Nireitha
The price is P7,409
P8,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

17. 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, (1,614 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."
United States
Katharine
The price is P6,876
P7,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Marea Sol Hotel
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

18. 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, (1,045 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is P16,875
P19,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

19. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay! You can walk to the beach, they have treats they hand out at the check in office and the pool is nice and warm. Everyone was very friendly."
United States
Julie
The price is P8,089
P9,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

20. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is P4,134
P5,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Continental Inn
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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
8.4
Very Good
1,004 reviews
View
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very Good
153 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
990 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
1,000 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
1,206 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.

Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect"
Kenneth 1-night trip
Posted 5 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, Hotel Solares is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking. 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 22 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.