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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the money. Super clean hotel, friendly staff, excellent location close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. The pool isn’t heated, but the hot tub is splendid."
United States
Jonathan
The price is 1.473.586 ₫
2.098.973 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a potted plant.

2. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is 1.749.300 ₫
2.044.109 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Torch Lite Inn
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

3. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,271 reviews)
"Second time staying here, will most likely be back again!"
United States
Ian
The price is 1.562.794 ₫
1.968.992 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Surf City Inn and Suites
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

4. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is 1.749.300 ₫
2.035.105 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

5. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is real cute"
United States
Jessica
The price is 1.666.236 ₫
2.445.213 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Solares
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

6. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (170 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is 1.852.200 ₫
2.074.464 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Drift Inn
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
The price is 2.032.275 ₫
2.510.503 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
The price is 2.662.537 ₫
3.066.935 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ocean Gate Inn
Terrace/patio

9. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is 3.447.150 ₫
3.975.575 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,038 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is 6.148.275 ₫
7.006.102 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

11. 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, (1,364 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is 3.039.409 ₫
3.518.110 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is 2.820.746 ₫
3.272.781 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

13. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is 6.279.987 ₫
8.486.432 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

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, (1,360 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is 3.164.175 ₫
3.658.092 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,352 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
The price is 2.242.191 ₫
2.600.519 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree to the right.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is 3.241.350 ₫
3.744.678 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (724 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is 2.641.635 ₫
3.071.982 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,550 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 1.904.839 ₫
2.510.649 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"
United States
Michelle
The price is 2.711.415 ₫
3.150.117 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,650 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is 2.755.148 ₫
3.199.162 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
170 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,009 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,003 reviews
View
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

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.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Clean. Pretty quiet. Close to downtown. Helpful management. Comfy bed.
United Kingdom
ivan
Reviewed September 8, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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 23 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.

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