Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (911 reviews)
"Clean rooms friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay."
United States
Bartlomiej
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Drift Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean and the check-n process was super fast and great!"
United States
Natalya
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Torch Lite Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (812 reviews)
"Very nice staff and front desk,great location."
United States
Diego
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff was great!"
United States
Mark
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Great room, clean, lots of sunshine and a big balcony♡."
United States
Angela
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hotel Solares

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room, plenty of parking, quiet. "
United States
Juan
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Motel Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great! Very nice staff, very clean :)"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Gate Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Seaway Inn

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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, (912 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Fern River Resort

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (564 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect."
United States
Sarah
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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, (1,473 reviews)
" Nice and clean, great location "
United States
Gelena
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (527 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is €218
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Capitola Hotel

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Lower Ocean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (979 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Monarch Cove Inn

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Lower Ocean
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Bella Notte

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, (1,255 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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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
8.2
Very good
911 reviews
View
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
82 reviews
View
Signature Room
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,008 reviews
View
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
812 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,018 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Lower Ocean?
Based on our traveller data, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Surf City Inn and Suites and Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
With 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, this is a good starting point 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.