Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz

Visit Lower Ocean
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Surf City Inn and Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
"clean room and yes"
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
"Thank you very much, the jacuzzi and swimming pool were lovely."
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Hotel Solares
"There was no remote control for the TV, the shampoo and body soap dispensers were empty, no ice in the 3rd floor ice dispenser and the elevator was dirty and needed paint as well as a lot of the property. So far I have not received my $250.00 deposit back."
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Motel Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn
Where to stay in Lower Ocean

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.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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.












