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Our top choices for Lower Ocean motels

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1. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
$63 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites 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.

2. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
$67 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

3. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

4. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,275 reviews)
"Always an incredible stay"
United States
Amra
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

5. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."
United States
Roxanne
$76 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Santa Cruz
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,552 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
$84 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (286 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

9. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,030 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
$67 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (496 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
$70 nightly
The price is $82
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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12. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (162 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
$84 nightly
The price is $97
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

13. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"great ocean view"
United States
Nicholas
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

16. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"This was a modest, but comfortable stay in Santa Cruz, extremely close to the boardwalk! Staff was very friendly. It seems like their bathrooms were recently remodeled, which was nice"
United States
Ximena
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

17. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, good for the price basic, a bit modest but perfect for beach and boardwalk accessibility"
United States
Margot
$91 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

18. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (724 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Vicki
$79 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

19. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
$59 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Capri Motel
A hotel reception area with a digital display board, a reception desk, and a door to the room.

20. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean & bed comfortable. Staff was very nice!"
United States
Elva
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great room - plenty of space with a balcony. Everything was well maintained. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. On site restaurants were great."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Lower Ocean Motels information

Number of reviews
5,031
Accommodation
29 Motels
Lowest Price
$69
Highest Price
$136

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Lower Ocean?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Lower Ocean has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay in the area.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Lower Ocean?
Surf City Inn and Suites: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the full-service spa, free WiFi, and snack bar/deli. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Motel Santa Cruz: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Torch Lite Inn: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like pillowtop beds. Drift Inn: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
How many motels should I expect to find in Lower Ocean?
Expedia has 5 economical motels in Lower Ocean.
What things can I to do in Lower Ocean?
Must-see places in and around Lower Ocean include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Santa Cruz Main Beach, Seabright Beach, and Twin Lakes State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Boardwalk Bowl, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. While you're checking out the area, consider visiting Ocean Street, Pacific Avenue, and Santa Cruz Wharf.
What's the seasonal weather like in Lower Ocean?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Lower Ocean to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Lower Ocean is 27 inches.
What are my options for getting around Lower Ocean when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Lower Ocean to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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