Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Ocean
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Our pick of the best Lower Ocean Hotel Deals
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
"Great convenient location for boardwalk activities. It felt safe and clean."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
"The room was clean, however there was no toilet paper available and some parts of the wall were missing chunks. Otherwise it was an ok room to stay in."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
"Close enough to walk to the boardwalk and great restaurants nearby. Be mindful there are homeless in the city, especially across the bridge near the shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hotel Solares
"Very large room with a small balcony, huge bathroom."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Torch Lite Inn
"When I first checked in owner/staff tried to charge me again for the room. When he say I called my own expeidia number not the one they provided he said that payment was there. Seemed a little shysty to me."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Drift Inn
"Stayed here over the weekend and had a great experience. The front desk staff were very welcoming upon arrival, and I was even upgraded to a bigger room! A friendly reminder: being kind and respectful to the employees goes a long way. The location is also excellent the boardwalk and downtown area ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Ocean
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
