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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Close to the Boardwalk
Easy walk to the Board Walk with kids

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (733 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (820 reviews)
Always love staying here! Great staff, great prices, and great location!

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
Good enough for a beach trip last minute

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Hotel Solares
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
The customer service was exceptional. The cleaniness of the room and location were great! I enjoyed my stay!

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Torch Lite Inn
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 out of 5
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Drift Inn
Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery ...
4.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
Clean room staff was really nice close to all venues

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Motel Santa Cruz
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

2 out of 5
111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (999 reviews)
I’ve stayed at Ocean Gate Inn several times when visiting my son at UCSC, and the staff has always been kind and professional. One thing I really appreciate is how they go above and beyond — I’ve arrived as late as 1 a.m., and they’ve called to make sure I was still coming, which shows great customer ...

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
Nice spot

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,227 reviews)
They charge a $25 per day parking fee that isn’t disclosed until you arrive.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Wonderful place to stay😀 Restaurant and pool 😀

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Rooms are nice, the trails are great. Pool area and Joanne very nice. Only issue is the restaurant food wasn’t great and the service was really bad.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Hotels in Lower Ocean

Santa Cruz is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Lower Ocean. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Lower Ocean has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Lower Ocean hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Santa Cruz so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Lower Ocean underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Lower Ocean city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Lower Ocean cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Lower Ocean hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.