Lower Ocean Travel Guide

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$248
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room clean

Reviewed on 12 May 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
The price is AU$108 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$108
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,044 reviews)
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

Surf City Inn and Suites
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$101 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$101
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (836 reviews)
The floor in my room needs mopping and the door wouldn't close and lock on it's own. This is an issue because the building has no outside secured door. Anyone could walk into the building, and into your room if you didn't make sure to close your room door. The office isn't open 24 hours so the swimming ...

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9 Felton CA
Stay at this beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
The area was nice. The cabinets were a little old and they need renovation. We had a good time. Just be aware that the Cabin ms are a little bit outdated.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Fern River Resort
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos CA
Stay at this cottage in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Nice space for our overnight. Easy check-in. Good location to event we attended. Quiet, comfortable and clean.

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub,  EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

Aptos CA
Stay at this golf condo in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Beer Can Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
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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