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4 Sept - 6 Sept
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11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for Lower Ocean beach hotels

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
€134
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a beige sink, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

2. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Soak up the coastal charm near Santa Cruz's beaches, with both indoor and outdoor pools just minutes from the boardwalk.
€67
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower curtain.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

3. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
€74
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a shower, a soap dispenser, and a towel rack.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

4. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Sun, sand, and marine adventures await just minutes from this convenient beachside retreat in beautiful Santa Cruz.
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bathtub, a vanity with a sink, and a toilet.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.

5. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
€86
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Solares
A hotel with a water feature, a balcony, and a sign indicating it's a Continental Inn.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.
A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

6. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
€76
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Continental Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.
A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

7. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Relax near Santa Cruz's iconic beaches with art deco charm and water adventures nearby.
€64
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Torch Lite Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a large window on the left, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a towel rack.

8. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
€73
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a trash bin.

9. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
€111
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ocean Gate Inn
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.
A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, and a hallway leading to a bathroom.
A modern bedroom with a bed, grey walls, and a wooden floor.
A compact kitchenette with a stainless steel microwave and oven, a coffee maker, and a small countertop.

10. 2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!

2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
Westside Santa Cruz
€163
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Lower Ocean

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Lower Ocean

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
€134
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.
A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
€67
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
€74
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
€86
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Solares
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.
A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
€76
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Continental Inn
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Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Loved this place. Room was amazing. I had booked the two room with kitchen and I’ll definitely return."
Kelli 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Exactly what you'd expect of a slightly older hotel. Great staff, fine amenities, fantastic location- just a slightly older facility. We enjoyed our stay, and would return."
Lia 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

8/10 Good
"Location was fantastic. Staff were very nice. Air conditioning worked great. Easy to park. Felt safe. The place could use some touch-ups. Our room smelled overwhelmingly of cleaner when we first arrived, so we had to open the door and window to air it out. True to the smell, the room was mostly very clean (especially the bed linens and towels)--the only issue was some mold in the bathroom. (Guys, I think it's time to replace that shower curtain.) I hope they do something nice with the dirt area that apparently used to be a pool. Would probably stay again--honestly, the biggest deterrent would be having to deal with the overwhelming cleaner smell again."
Tracy 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Torch Lite Inn
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"We had the Garden facing room which was wonderful. Great to sit on the patio and look at the greens cape. The room was quiet and comfortable."
Rebecca 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"
Brad 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I always enjoy coming here when I visit Santa Cruz, always clean and a very quite place to stay"
David 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Continental Inn
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Todo estuvo bien la habitación estaba bien limpia"
Javier 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Solares
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Clean stay . Easy to check in and out And it was close to the boardwalk"
Eduardo 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Ocean like for travellers who love the beach?
Book a great place to stay in Lower Ocean, which has a lot to offer the traveller planning a beach getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Lower Ocean?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in Lower Ocean: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Lower Ocean is 677 mm.
What is there to see and do around Lower Ocean?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Santa Cruz Main Beach or Seabright Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Monterey Bay or Pacific Avenue.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Lower Ocean?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Lower Ocean more easily: The closest major airport is in Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.