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1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (990 reviews)
"Property very nice"
United States
Salvador
The price is 1.560.902 ₫
2.199.830 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."
United States
Denny
The price is 1.762.560 ₫
2.050.531 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

3. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,206 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to the Boardwalk!"
United States
Heather
The price is 1.784.592 ₫
2.219.063 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites

4. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (153 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is 1.982.880 ₫
2.220.826 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Drift Inn

5. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
The price is 1.749.600 ₫
2.545.568 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hotel Solares

6. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The gentleman at the desk was so kind, clean rooms, decent bed, great walk to the boardwalk and overall felt very safe and comfortable."
United States
Nevaeh
The price is 2.181.168 ₫
2.528.444 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Torch Lite Inn

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean stay . Easy to check in and out And it was close to the boardwalk"
United States
Eduardo
The price is 2.047.680 ₫
2.529.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Motel Santa Cruz

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay. Love this spot. Nice staff"
United States
Brooke
Ocean Gate Inn

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were really nice and helpful."
United States
Crystal
The price is 2.149.221 ₫
2.533.980 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,537 reviews)
"Fantastic location, spacious room, comfy bed and a reasonable price; all good!"
United States
Carolyn
The price is 2.076.192 ₫
2.729.056 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, very clean room, nice pool & hot tub. Great value!"
United States
Margaret
The price is 3.291.840 ₫
3.802.144 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,110 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is 1.535.760 ₫
2.215.123 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Verycharming place, enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is 2.566.080 ₫
3.057.005 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,346 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is 4.173.120 ₫
4.790.895 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is 1.708.625 ₫
2.284.265 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Continental Inn

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,328 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is 2.427.149 ₫
2.808.676 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, rooms are great as well"
United States
Javier
The price is 1.982.880 ₫
2.556.489 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Beachview Inn

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,344 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was clean."
United States
WESTRAY
The price is 3.723.408 ₫
4.286.342 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (131 reviews)
"AC didn’t work. Room smelled so bad. Left after 5 minutes. Stayed somewhere else. Still disputing with Expedia to get a refund."
United States
Kyle
Salt Air Lodge

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms were great, bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good."
United States
Nireitha
The price is 3.062.448 ₫
3.521.449 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,004 reviews
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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
153 reviews
View
Seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
990 reviews
View
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,000 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,206 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Ocean Street as part of your Lower Ocean travel plans.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighbourhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.