Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz

A coastal road winding through a mountainous landscape with a view of the ocean.

Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

CA $64
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

CA $63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

CA $182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

CA $63
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

CA $197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

CA $168
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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Lower Ocean Hotel Deals

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $80 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
CA $80
CA $114 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The bed was terrible. Very soft and super squeeky. All night if I turned or shifted my weight I would squeak so loud it would wake me and the wife up. There was never hot water when showering, luke warm at best. With two of us, the second person had a cold shower. I rang the night bell and nobody ..."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $82 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
CA $82
CA $96 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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. ...
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $96 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
CA $96
CA $120 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 ...
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $91 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
CA $91
CA $133 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Decent property. Only stayed one night and it was good enough for what we needed. I like that there are seating areas in the property. I believe we got one of the pet rooms because it had a small private patio, fake grass, a couple trees and was very secured. I’d definitely bring my dog next time. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Hotel Solares
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $104 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
CA $104
CA $129 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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 ...
5.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Appeared clean but beware of roaches."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Motel Santa Cruz
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 out of 5
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $98 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
CA $98
CA $110 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
Drift Inn
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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.
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.

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