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Our top choices for Lower Ocean hotels

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Surf City Inn and Suites
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Torch Lite Inn
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (856)
"Clean room, easy parking, and nice staff."
United States
Kristie
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (66)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Drift Inn
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean
6.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Nice staff and clean rooms"
United States
Esmeralda
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Hotel Solares
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
Ocean Gate Inn
Ecotours
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean
5.0 out of 10, (1002)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Motel Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1243)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.9 km from Lower Ocean
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1274)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Lower Ocean
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1239)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (467)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Fern River Resort
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1330)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.3 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lower Ocean
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (929)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Mission Inn
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Lower Ocean
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
United States
Bruce
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lower Ocean
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (621)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

Find the best Lower Ocean areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz showing general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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

Drift Inn

Drift Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
Carlo 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Drift Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lower Ocean?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Lower Ocean's Lower Ocean neighbourhood. 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 Expedia customer reviews, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a highly ranked property in Lower Ocean. This hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Drift Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
How many hotels are there in Lower Ocean?
With 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Lower Ocean to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Lower Ocean area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower Ocean, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Lower Ocean.
What is there to do around this Lower Ocean neighbourhood?
Ocean Street is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Lower Ocean. While you're out sightseeing, Pacific Garden Mall and Pacific Avenue are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lower Ocean.