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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, University of California, Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges State Park. Your ultimate Lower Ocean holiday is clicks away. Browse flights, accommodation and more on Expedia for a getaway that's tailored just for you.
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Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Reviewed on 14 May 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 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 or Continental Inn.
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, Natural Bridges State Park and Main Beach |
Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Its what you expect from a hyatt place.. clean and up to standard..
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Nice soft bed. Room was clean and wufi was good. Adequate and convenient parking. Appreciated that they let me check in late (after midnight). Pool and hot tub looked nice, but not open in May because seasonal only? (June thru summer, I think)
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Bathroom was a total mess falling apart is what i looked like will not return sorry and the front desk was just a mess to check in location was fine that’s about it hard beds and didn’t feel the cleanest either
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Mystery Spot
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.
What to do in Lower Ocean

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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