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Our top choices for Lower Ocean motels

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1. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is CA $88
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is CA $94
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Torch Lite Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

3. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is CA $101
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Drift Inn
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

4. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,272 reviews)
"Second time staying here, will most likely be back again!"
United States
Ian
The price is CA $79
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Surf City Inn and Suites
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

5. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
The price is CA $90
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Motel Santa Cruz
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,551 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is CA $103
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is CA $87
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Beachview Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is CA $98
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

9. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,029 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is CA $91
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is CA $107
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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12. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is CA $98
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

13. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is CA $128
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mission Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
The price is CA $124
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Aqua Breeze Inn
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"great ocean view"
United States
Nicholas
The price is CA $165
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

16. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"This was a modest, but comfortable stay in Santa Cruz, extremely close to the boardwalk! Staff was very friendly. It seems like their bathrooms were recently remodeled, which was nice"
United States
Ximena
The price is CA $94
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

17. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, good for the price basic, a bit modest but perfect for beach and boardwalk accessibility"
United States
Margot
The price is CA $102
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

18. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (723 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Vicki
The price is CA $97
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

19. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is CA $77
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Capri Motel
A hotel reception area with a digital display board, a reception desk, and a door to the room.

20. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
The price is CA $84
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Top reviews in Lower Ocean

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Hot tub could have been warmer but nice clean motel staff great
Canada
Jeff
Reviewed April 24, 2026
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motels should I expect to find in Lower Ocean?

Expedia has 5 economical motels in Lower Ocean.

What can I expect from a motel trip to Lower Ocean?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Lower Ocean has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay in the area.

What are motels like?

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.

What are the best motels in Lower Ocean?

Surf City Inn and Suites: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the full-service spa, free WiFi, and snack bar/deli. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Motel Santa Cruz: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Torch Lite Inn: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like pillowtop beds. Drift Inn: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What things can I to do in Lower Ocean?

Must-see places in and around Lower Ocean include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Santa Cruz Main Beach, Seabright Beach, and Twin Lakes State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Boardwalk Bowl, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. While you're checking out the area, consider visiting Ocean Street, Pacific Avenue, and Santa Cruz Wharf.

What's the seasonal weather like in Lower Ocean?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Lower Ocean to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Lower Ocean is 27 inches.

What are my options for getting around Lower Ocean when staying in a motel?

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Lower Ocean to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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