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18 Oct - 19 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for Lower Ocean beach hotels

Terrace/patio
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.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 modern bathroom with a black countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a potted orchid, a shower, and a toilet.
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.

2. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Relax near Santa Cruz's iconic beaches with art deco charm and water adventures nearby.
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Torch Lite Inn
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 yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.

3. 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.
NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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 building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.
A bathroom with a shower, a soap dispenser, and a towel rack.

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.
NZ$131
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 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 wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.

5. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Continental Inn
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

6. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Surf City Inn and Suites
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 multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Motel 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.

8. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Solares
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a shower with a glass door, and a small bench.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.
A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

9. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ocean Gate Inn
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and vanity.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a white brick fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a patterned tablecloth.

10. The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA

The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$739
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Boardwalk Haven - Santa Cruz, CA
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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

Terrace/patio
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.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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 wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Continental Inn
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
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Solares
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Surf City Inn and Suites
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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
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Love love love this place!"
Charles 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
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 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.

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