Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(41 reviews)

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 Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
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Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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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.

Ocean Street
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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.

Pacific Avenue

Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

HK$39
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

HK$39
per traveller
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

HK$1,008
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

HK$930
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

HK$1,719
per adult
Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

HK$695
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$432 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$432
HK$553 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$496 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$496
HK$579 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
Very nice staff and clean room. Convenient to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Good value for the price.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$447 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$447
HK$674 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Amenities

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel Solares
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$525 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$525
HK$613 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean and the check-n process was super fast and great!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Torch Lite Inn
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
370 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is HK$531 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$531
HK$666 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
4.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
The room smell cigarett,

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Motel Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
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The price is HK$620 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
HK$620
HK$864 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (786 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Ocean

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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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Downtown, Santa Cruz, California, USA, during autumn. The image shows the street with trees in fall colors, buildings, and a bus. The photo shows the city's architecture.

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.

Downtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Seabright
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Midtown

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