Title: Lower Ocean Holidays 2026 from £1,001 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lower Ocean](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Ocean-Hotels.d553248635976394826.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lower Ocean](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Ocean-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976394826.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Lower Ocean Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lower-Ocean.d553248635976394826.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Lower Ocean Holidays from £1,001 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Lower Ocean Holiday From its highlights to its hidden treasures, this city is best experienced with a Lower Ocean holiday package. Book a hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, which is great for walking, cafes and dining. If your trip to Lower Ocean includes a little sightseeing, don't miss popular attractions like [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction), [University of California, Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-California.d6065907.Attraction) and [Natural Bridges State Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Attraction). Your ultimate Lower Ocean holiday is clicks away. Browse flights, accommodation and more on Expedia for a getaway that's tailored just for you. ## Top Lower Ocean Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7675/8cbbf93d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas £1,001 per person 3 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San Jose (SJC) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews) The staff is very helpful. The hotel is clean and close to shopping, and dining. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 ![Hyatt Place San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28970000/28965200/28965190/3fb1c72d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place San Jose Airport North San Jose £1,360 per person 18 Jun - 23 Jun found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Jose (SJC) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,547 reviews) Very clean and quiet Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 ![Hyatt House San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28827400/28827384/b9f5c7f7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt House San Jose Airport North San Jose £1,065 per person 18 Jun - 23 Jun found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Jose (SJC) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Amazing staff! Amazing breakfast! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 ![Sonesta Select San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16897/28318641_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sonesta Select San Jose Airport Rosemary £1,130 per person 18 Jun - 23 Jun found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Jose (SJC) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,728 reviews) We did not have breakfast or use the shuttle. They have a small area in the lobby where they had Starbucks coffee. Its very spacious. The outdoor area is nice. There's a pool and outdoor seating with umbrellas. It was a beautiful day outside, perfect to relax. They have rooms with a patio for easy access to the outdoor area. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 ![Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23781/d89679aa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton £1,170 per person 3 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San Jose (SJC) 8.6/10 Excellent! (273 reviews) From the check in to check out, this hotel was amazing! Wonderful, friendly staff who went above and beyond for our little dancers (we stayed for a dance convention in the area). Clean, beautiful property. The pool area was fun for the kids and adults both! Extremely clean rooms and nicely stocked with everything we needed. The restaurant and bar were amazing as well. Great location. We’ll definitely return! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 ### Lower Ocean Beach Holiday Enjoy a peaceful walk directly from your hotel to the waterfront on your Lower Ocean holiday. If ocean views and salty sea air sound like heaven, a trip to Lower Ocean is bound to please. We recommend staying around Main Beach. Just 0.5 miles from the city centre, you can book a room near this beautiful strip of coastline as part of our Lower Ocean packages. ### Things You Should Know About Lower Ocean - Why not think about [Lower Ocean beach hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Ocean-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d553248635976394826-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?lang=en&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent) for your holiday? Have a look at what's available — there's nothing more relaxing than staying just minutes from the beach. - If you'd prefer to stay in one of our hotels, you should check out [Hyatt Place Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Santa-Cruz.h17271952.Hotel-Information) or [Continental Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Continental-Inn.h1164963.Hotel-Information). ## Lower Ocean Essential Information | Language | English | | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | U.S dollars | | Closest Airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) | | Max Temp Winter | 16ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 24ºC | | Top Sights | [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction), [Natural Bridges State Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Attraction) and [Main Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Main-Beach-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065913.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Lower Ocean ![Hyatt Place Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17280000/17272000/17271952/b0c40f38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Cruz 407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £109 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) I found the staff to be excellent—from the receptionist to the cleaning crew and valet parking attendants. The rooms are spacious and clean. I thought the breakfast was very good—just what was needed to have a satisfying meal! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=17271952&PinnedHotelID=17271952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394826) ![Surf City Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5293/d926e1b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surf City Inn and Suites 619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £77 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews) Positive+ - Room was nice, all the switches and lights were working, hot water in the shower, comfy bed with room service while we were out. Close to the Boardwalk! Negative- - Outside trash bins were overfilled, no one at the lobby (you check in via computer), no security (2 weirdos lurking around ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5293&PinnedHotelID=5293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394826) ![The Aqua Pacific Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87712500/87712491/e51b70d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Aqua Pacific Hotel 330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £81 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 7.8/10 Good! (803 reviews) Was very good ,very close to boardwalk Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=87712491&PinnedHotelID=87712491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394826) [See all 1,203 properties in Lower Ocean](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976394826) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction) ![Mystery Spot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065921/d28cfec3-0a62-49c3-8c59-000ebb30e504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mystery Spot 4.5/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Attraction) ![Wilder Ranch State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983994575/d83918db-ee24-4fec-b89b-5f0f78ccf1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilder Ranch State Park Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilder-Ranch-State-Park-Santa-Cruz.d6328116.Attraction) ### What to do in Lower Ocean ![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details) ![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details) ![Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389006/f88c6e25-e576-4462-9814-d27f0a305b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) [See all activities in Lower Ocean](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=553248635976394826) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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