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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Staff is nice and professional "
United States
Jeremey
The price is ￥7,714
￥10,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Surf City Inn and Suites
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (770)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥10,930
￥15,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥9,999
￥11,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Torch Lite Inn
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (858)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is ￥9,881
￥11,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is ￥10,979
￥12,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Drift Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1003)
"Nice staff and clean rooms"
United States
Esmeralda
The price is ￥9,435
￥14,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Hotel Solares
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
Ocean Gate Inn
Ecotours
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1002)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is ￥10,822
￥13,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Motel Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1249)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥17,198
￥19,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1241)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is ￥14,018
￥16,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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, (1001)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ￥17,566
￥20,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (931)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1275)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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, (1171)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥17,096
￥19,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1335)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ￥15,386
￥17,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Marea Sol Hotel
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1030)
"The room was very clean and quiet. The front staff was also very kind. I would return and stay here. "
United States
Felipe
The price is ￥16,591
￥19,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1052)
"Great location, friendly staff."
United States
Biswajit
The price is ￥16,468
￥19,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1167)
"This hotel is a great deal "
United States
shyama
The price is ￥16,311
￥18,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥16,126
￥19,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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, (624)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is ￥15,947
￥18,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room, friendly staff, beautiful property"
Melinda 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighborhood. 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 Expedia customer reviews, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a highly ranked property in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Drift Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
How many hotels will I find in Lower Ocean?
With 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Lower Ocean.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lower Ocean?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Lower Ocean, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighborhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Pacific Garden Mall and Pacific Avenue are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.