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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay, economic, auster but confortable, clean and convenient due to its location, walking distance to the core of Santa Cruz beach and main places in town."
United States
Herman
$75 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

2. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
$78 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
$78 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

4. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room close by to the beach"
United States
Salvador
$62 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,255 reviews)
"Incredible stay. Friendly staff and great rate"
United States
Amra
$68 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

6. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
$90 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Solares
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
teresa
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Santa Cruz
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

8. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
$94 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Gate Inn
Terrace/patio

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
$116 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 mi from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,346 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
$134 nightly
The price is $155
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (719 reviews)
"All is good!"
United States
Philip
$114 nightly
The price is $132
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

12. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (172 reviews)
"We had a great stay here!"
United States
Nova
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Carousel Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,349 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
$95 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 mi from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoy staying here. Rooms are clean and spacious, staff is very friendly especially John at the front desk!! John is very sweet and helpful 😀 hotel feels safe and there is a farmers market around the corner on Saturdays!! The farmers market is walkable and it was big with lots of food, flowers and fresh vegetables. Really enjoy this hotel !!"
United States
Anna
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

15. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.5 mi from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,559 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
$90 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,177 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
$127 nightly
The price is $146
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Lower Ocean
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (682 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
$114 nightly
The price is $132
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

19. 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 mi from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,289 reviews)
"great location and clean room ! would visit again"
United States
Jacob
$125 nightly
The price is $144
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

20. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.9 mi from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"As always a great stay."
United States
Michael
$114 nightly
The price is $132
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Compare popular hotels in Lower Ocean

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
View
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
Drift Inn
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
164 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,000 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,000 reviews
View
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
1,255 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

Westside Santa Cruz

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

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great spacious parking"
Vladimir 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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 our traveler data, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Surf City Inn and Suites and Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find in Lower Ocean?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations in Lower Ocean to choose from, making this an ideal home base 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, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.