Lower Ocean Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Surf City Inn and Suites
This property did not have our room confirmed even though we booked 2 weeks prior. We could not get our room at 8pm at night with our two toddler girls waiting to go to bed. We were very disappointed and had to drive 3 hrs home while being very sleepy. We had a confirmation # and the charge was already ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The spa was not working, also for the amount I paid they should give out breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
While the front desk staff was very accommodating, the room itself was very disappointing, esp. for the price. Extremely basic, with a very small and old-fashioned bathroom, hard to share with 3 people (in a ‘deluxe queen’). There were no outlets for computers for ex.! The only redeeming factor is ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Hotel Solares
It was a great location and clean hotel. Heated pool was a huge plus.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Torch Lite Inn
Loud noise next to room 206 kept us up all night. Make sure you bring soap they only have small one time use soap.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Motel Santa Cruz
Had to switch rooms Smelled terrible Was dirty! Woke up multiple times because it was so loud. Cops arrived to hotel because there was issues happening in the hotel Horrible experience would not recommend
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Main Beach.

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 Seabright 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.
