Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz
Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
P2,808
per adult
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
P1,813
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
P65,644
per traveler
Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max
P25,632
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
P2,808
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
P2,808
per adult
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is P4,233 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
P4,233
P6,159 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
6.8/10 (1,006 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is P4,264 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P4,264
P4,961 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is P4,318 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
P4,318
P5,369 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,206 reviews)
"A great place to stay while working in the area, However I would not recommend for a family on vacation. Bad part of town with nairdowells."
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is P3,776 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P3,776
P5,322 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P4,954 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P4,954
P6,120 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is P5,277 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
P5,277
P6,117 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a nice room and very comfortable beds we didnt spend much time there but to sleep."
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Lower Ocean
Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.
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.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
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.
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.
