Lower Ocean Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$119 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$119
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Room is clean but smells like bleach way too much my eyes hurt."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$224 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$224
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay and for the price, beats most of the same caliber. This is our go to when we are in Santa Cruz"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$149
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Girl at the counter was very nice and helped us With directions on finding a place to eat did not like being charged for parking."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Continental Inn
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Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9, Felton, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"A last minute getaway turned perfect! Easy check-in and out, the cottage was immaculately prepared. It was too warm to use the fireplace, what a blessing. I will always return if there is availability."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Fern River Resort
Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Watsonville
Book a stay at this beach condo in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Lovely property …..extremely clean, quiet , and comfortable.Looks like it was recently remodeled and repainted.Enjoyed our stay and will look forward to another visit"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Aptos
Book a stay at this golf condo in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
"Great location and property! Would recommend and stay here again"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

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
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Activities

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

NZ$219
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

NZ$144
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

NZ$202
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Cities near Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach

Santa Cruz