Lower Ocean, CA
Travel Guide

Visit Lower Ocean

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Check in stuff super nice!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Room was pretty beat up. Holes in the walls, doors will not open and close properly. Tub was dirty.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
I needed a place to stay over the weekend here in Santa Cruz. When looking up nearby hotels to the event I wanted to go to, this one came up as close. Expedia shows this as a 7.8/10, but when you look it up on google, it says 2/5 star hotel. The thing that made me book the hotel in the first place ...
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Such a great location. We loved it here.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Fern River Resort
The area was nice. The cabinets were a little old and they need renovation. We had a good time. Just be aware that the Cabin ms are a little bit outdated.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
- Monterey Bay
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Capitola Beach
- Silicon Valley
- University of California
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Mystery Spot
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ocean Street
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Capitola Wharf
- Seacliff State Beach
- Pacific Avenue
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
- Mount Madonna Center
- Frontier Ranch
- Cowell's Beach
- Seascape Golf Club
- Cabrillo College
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Sunset State Beach
- Pleasure Point Park


