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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Ocean

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

Westside Santa Cruz

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(16 area reviews)

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.

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Our pick of the best Lower Ocean Hotel Deals

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$152 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$152
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Check-in there was a kiosk with someone to check in with on a screen even though there was a receptionist inside the office. Entering the room the air felt musty and humid in the room. It needed to be aired out after it got cleaned. There was no welcome instructions on pool hours, wether we needed ...

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$114 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$114
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (918 reviews)
Friendly staff. Clean room. Free parking. We were able to walk to the boardwalk. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$141
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (818 reviews)
Staff was friendly

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Activities

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

NZ$9
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Surfer at the Lane

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

NZ$75
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

NZ$206
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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