Lower Ocean, CA
Travel Guide
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Continental Inn
Clean rooms and friendly staff. This is my favorite affordable hotel in Santa Cruz. They also have reliable internet!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
Nice except they use VERY bright lights in the room that can give you a headache. Hot tub was nice but the jets didnt work. Very nice area.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Fern River Resort
Cabin 11A was spotless and very warm. The only downside to the stay is the heater is extremely loud. It’s a loud buzz that continues for over an hour. It’s not pleasant & is hard to tune out. Almost sounds like an alarm. Not sure if staff is aware? Unless all the heaters sound like this.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!
The view and sounds of the ocean are sooo fantastic! Loved it!
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH
Very unique and whimsical place to stay. The patio view was beautiful and we appreciated accessibility of the shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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.
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 biking trails.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
- Monterey Bay
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Capitola Beach
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Silicon Valley
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- La Selva Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Pacific Avenue
- Ocean Street
- Main Beach
- Capitola Wharf
- Mount Madonna Center
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Cowell's Beach
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Seascape Golf Club
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- New Brighton State Beach
- Cabrillo College
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center