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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Ocean
Find the best Lower Ocean areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lower Ocean
Westside Santa Cruz
7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(16 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 Pacific Avenue.
Our pick of the best Lower Ocean Hotel Deals
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$111
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
It was dirty, smelled like cigarettes, had damaged walls, just overall not well kept. And, the check-in. Is a person via video on a kiosk where the card reader for showing ID didn’t work. We had a complaint about the room & the kiosk person sent a message to the manager. We waited 10 minutes yet ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$101 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$101
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (869 reviews)
Clean rooms friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$132
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Lower Ocean
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.
Santa Cruz Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cowell's Beach
Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
AU$7
per traveller
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