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Where to stay in Lower Ocean

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Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

Westside Santa Cruz

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(31 area reviews)

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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Top hotels in Lower Ocean

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £56 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£56
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (842 reviews)
"Very clean and customer friendly. Thank you"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £58 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£58
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Check in was effortless and customer service was excellent!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is £54 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£54
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (941 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

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.

Mystery Spot
Wilder Ranch State Park

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.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

£33
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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