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Your Lower Ocean Holiday

From its highlights to its hidden gems, 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. Fill your free time with tours of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges State Park, some of the attractions you shouldn't miss during your trip to Lower Ocean. Whoever you're going away with and whether your budget is big or small, your dream Lower Ocean holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

Lower Ocean Holiday

Lower Ocean Beach Holiday

If you're chasing coastal scenery and a fresh sea breeze, you'll find everything you want in a Lower Ocean holiday. You'll quickly discover on your trip to Lower Ocean that taking time out to relax is a local tradition. Chances are you'll want to book your accommodation near Main Beach (0.97 kilometres away). But, the equally pretty Santa Cruz Main Beach can also be reserved in our Lower Ocean holiday deals if you'd like to try something different.

Things You Should Know About Lower Ocean

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

Our pick of the best Lower Ocean Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$401 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$401
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"It was perfect and the food was great"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 AU$145 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$145
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,106 reviews)
"The sheets were dirty. They looked like they'd already been used. There aren't enough staff to attend to the new visitors."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
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 AU$140 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$140
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (896 reviews)
"Staff was great, located in an area near the pier, food, activities. Had a large pool, smaller size jacuzzi, and had corn hole and other games in the pool area."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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