Lower Ocean, CA

Travel Guide

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$74 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and 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! (1,030 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 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
$106 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$123 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$89 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 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 Aug 30, 2025

Fern River Resort
Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

Watsonville
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Zmudowski ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time celebrating our friend's birthday. The house was perfect for cooking together and lounging in the living room and on the deck. The proximity to the beach was the best - just steps away for miles of beach walking. The house was clean and well appointed, and the bedrooms were ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos
Stay at this cottage in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay at."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
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Popular places to visit

Another beautiful sunset 🌇

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

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.

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 biking 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 biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

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.

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 biking trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Things to do

Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

$119
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

$119
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

$85
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

$129
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

$139
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

$918
per traveler
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
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Cities near Lower Ocean

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

Santa Cruz