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Our top choices for Lower Ocean family-friendly hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.
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.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
€80
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.
A bathroom with a shower, a soap dispenser, and a towel rack.

2. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
€70
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel with a water feature, a balcony, and a sign indicating it's a Continental Inn.
A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.
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.

3. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Delightful seaside family retreat with outdoor pool and modern rooms just five minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
€74
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.
A modern bathroom with a black countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a potted orchid, a shower, and a toilet.
A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

4. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
€81
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Torch Lite Inn
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 hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Splash into family fun at this coastal retreat with an indoor pool, hot tub, and easy beach access for all ages.
€76
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Surf City Inn and Suites
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.
A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bathtub, a vanity with a sink, and a toilet.

6. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Family-friendly pool and beach fun awaits at this coastal Santa Cruz hotel, just minutes from the boardwalk and ocean.
€95
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hotel Solares
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 multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
€87
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a trash bin.
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.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
€106
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Gate Inn
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.
A neatly made bed with white bedding in a room with grey walls and a dark floor.
A compact kitchenette with a stainless steel microwave and oven, a coffee maker, and a small countertop.
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.

9. 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
€177
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A sign for Surf City Inn & Suites with a website address.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
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

2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
€177
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
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Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"It has a great location , check in was quick, friendly and easy, and the room was perfect for us. We brought a dog because they are welcome there. We had a great experience."
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room and beautiful balcony but none of the hand soaps and shampoo were filled"
Shalynn 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great Location- Super Clean room- Quiet - Convenient."
Antonio 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Continental Inn
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
Jaedin 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Ocean Gate Inn
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and. Clean room"
Nataliya 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What's Lower Ocean like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Lower Ocean is a good choice. There are some interesting activities that the entire family might enjoy. Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Lower Ocean?
Continental Inn is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday 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's there to see and do with your family in Lower Ocean?
While you and your family are holidaying in Lower Ocean, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Harbor.