Lower Ocean Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Lower Ocean
Surf City Inn and Suites
Had to check in/out and discuss any issues over a kiosk that was outside and it was pouring rain. Tv did not work the entire time we were there. Loved how close it was to the boardwalk and wharf
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Parking was easy. Ac working good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Easy parking Will be back again
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Solares
The rooms were dirty when we got in. The mini fridge was leaking. We had absolutely no body wash, shampoo or conditioner. The hallways smelled like cleaning solution and was way too strong but the rooms smelled bad.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Torch Lite Inn
The hotel is incredibly mediocre with very minimal to offer and a ton to deter. In the pros, the floor is hardwood and the service was fine. In the cons, you’re gonna need some medication to fall asleep in the first floor. You can hear everything in the room upstairs, the entire room disgusting with ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Motel Santa Cruz
The staff was wonderful. That’s where it ended. Hotel was predominantly occupied by homeless government occupants which cased us on and around the property making for a very uncomfortable coexistence. Furthermore, the rooms lacked ALL basic amenities expected in a hotel- No luggage rack for suitcases, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 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.
