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Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is CA $103
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Drift Inn

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (786 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and acc"
United States
Sharmaine
The price is CA $80
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is CA $86
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Torch Lite Inn

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"All was well."
United States
roscoe
The price is CA $87
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Solares

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is CA $174
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Marjorie
The price is CA $88
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Surf City Inn and Suites

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
Ocean Gate Inn

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is CA $94
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Motel Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (868 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is CA $90
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
Scotts Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is CA $130
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
Scotts Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is CA $138
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (478 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is CA $130
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Fern River Resort

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
Boulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $196
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Masood's Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
Boulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is CA $117
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
Moss Landing
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is CA $150
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
Watsonville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is CA $167
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
Moss Landing
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (967 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is CA $165
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
Watsonville
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is CA $163
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is CA $217
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Lower Ocean?
The best areas to stay in Lower Ocean are the beachfront promenade for direct ocean access and the quieter, more residential streets just a few blocks inland for a relaxed experience.

The beachfront promenade is ideal for those who want to be right by the water. This area stretches along the coastline and is lined with hotels, holiday lets, and restaurants, all offering easy access to the beach. You're footsteps away from the sand and the sound of the waves. It's great for couples looking for a romantic getaway, with many properties providing ocean views and direct access to evening strolls along the shore.

A few blocks inland, the streets become more residential and offer a more tranquil setting. This area still provides convenient access to the beach, usually within a 5-10 minute walk, but without the constant activity of the promenade. Families often find this area appealing due to its quieter environment and the presence of more spacious holiday homes.
When is the best time to go to Lower Ocean?
The best time to visit Lower Ocean is during the late spring and early autumn months, specifically from May to June and September to October.

These periods offer pleasant weather, with warm temperatures and less chance of rain, making it ideal for enjoying the coastline and outdoor activities. You'll also find the area less crowded than during the peak summer months, which means a more relaxed experience and potentially better value on accommodation and activities.

For those looking to enjoy the beach and water sports, the summer months of July and August are also excellent, though the area will be at its busiest. The ocean temperatures are at their warmest, great for swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding.

If you're interested in whale watching, the migration seasons are worth considering. Grey whales can be spotted heading south from December to February and returning north from March to May.
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