Hotels in Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa CruzLower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (930 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
Katarina
The price is CA $84
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Drift Inn
Drift InnLower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (83 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz. "
Megan
The price is CA $109
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite InnLower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Front desk Sid was very nice and helpful, check in was easy and fast"
Crystel
The price is CA $110
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific HotelLower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (825 reviews)
"Very nice staff and front desk,great location."
Diego
The price is CA $67
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hotel Solares
Hotel SolaresLower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great location and clean hotel. Heated pool was a huge plus. "
Daniel
The price is CA $80
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and SuitesLower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,028 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff was great!"
Mark
The price is CA $111
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Motel Santa Cruz
Motel Santa CruzLower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great room, plenty of parking, quiet. "
Juan
The price is CA $94
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Ocean Gate Inn
Ocean Gate InnLower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great price and location "
William
The price is CA $151
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains17.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We really liked how reasonable the rates were, easy to park, very spacious rooms, and super dog-friendly. We enjoyed checking out the small towns and liked how close the hotel was to hiking trails. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby."
S.
The price is CA $103
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Seaway Inn
Seaway InnWestside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
Linda
The price is CA $159
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,272 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l."
Krzysztof
The price is CA $197
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort8.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (500 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is CA $144
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa4.1 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent hike trails, fun for kids."
Chao
The price is CA $172
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Inn6.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean."
Kimberly
The price is CA $280
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Mission Inn
Mission InnWestside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Lehe
The price is CA $125
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville22.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were frendly, the place was clean, and the pool area was great! We got a studio and it was huge! We love the place. "
Martha
The price is CA $173
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing28.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
Gwynne
The price is CA $180
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach CottagesEastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
George
The price is CA $183
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville21.6 km from Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (636 reviews)
"There are no frills but a clean comfortable room with a helpful staff. The hoyel is close to everything and quiet."
Julie
The price is CA $160
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Bella Notte
Bella NotteEastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Lower Ocean
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
Lizette
The price is CA $248
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean
Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drift Inn | 8.4 Very good 83 reviews | View | ||||||
 Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz | 8.2 Very good 930 reviews | View | ||||||
 The Aqua Pacific Hotel | 7.8 Good 825 reviews | View | ||||||
 Torch Lite Inn | 7.8 Good 1,004 reviews | View | ||||||
 Surf City Inn and Suites | 7.6 Good 1,028 reviews | View |
Where to stay in Lower Ocean
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Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
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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.
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Pleasure Point
World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.
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.
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.
Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
