Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Lower Ocean Hotel Deals
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
"Both the pool and jacuzzi were out if action so it was basically no better than a cheap motel"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
"Indoor pool and spa awesome"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
"Check in was a pleasure with the wonderful lady working around 6pm on 25th May - she needs a pay rise and an extra holiday day she was so pleasant and friendly and asset to the place. The room was comfortable and clean, parking in the courtyard was easy and the position of our room meant it was very ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hotel Solares
"They gave us access to a room that was already occupied. Imagine my surprise walking into the room and seeing that there were bags and people stuff everywhere! Thankfully there was no one actually inside the room otherwise it would have been even more awkward. I came back downstairs and the front ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Torch Lite Inn
"Very disappointed in the property and Hotels.com . This property looks nothing like the online pictures. You advertise that Torch light inn has a pool and hot tub, that’s the main reason I booked with you. We planned a family trip with my grandchildren we booked a couple of rooms . It was an all ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Drift Inn
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Ocean
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
