Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Surf City Inn and Suites
Easy walk to the Board Walk with kids
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Parking was easy. Room clean. Plenty of towels. Staff was efficient and helpful. Did not use the pool. Was able to hear hallway noise when i was sleeping, but that quieted down. Fine overnight stay
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Friendly staff, easy parking, great location, quiet and safe. Recommended.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Hotel Solares
Good enough for a beach trip last minute
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Torch Lite Inn
The customer service was exceptional. The cleaniness of the room and location were great! I enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Drift Inn
Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Ocean
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach 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.
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
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.
