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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is CA $79
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (788 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and acc"
United States
Sharmaine
The price is CA $91
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is CA $206
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is CA $95
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Drift Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Marjorie
The price is CA $77
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Surf City Inn and Suites

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is CA $85
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Torch Lite Inn

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"All was well."
United States
roscoe
The price is CA $80
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Hotel Solares

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"Was an okay stay. Everything worked however they only had one towel and one hand towel in the room."
United States
Frances
The price is CA $94
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Motel Santa Cruz

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
The price is CA $143
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Ocean Gate Inn

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is CA $117
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
Watsonville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was as expected. What stood out to me was the great water pressure in the shower! The breakfast was good as always. "
United States
Matt
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (480 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is CA $137
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Fern River Resort

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,275 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is CA $150
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
Watsonville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is CA $155
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast! "
United States
Heather
The price is CA $132
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $166
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,257 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (964 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is CA $259
CA $295 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Monarch Cove Inn
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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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