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Overview
Lower Ocean is a vibrant neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, California, which is part of the United States of America. Situated along the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline, this area offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culture, and recreational opportunities. The neighborhood is known for its friendly community and laid-back atmosphere, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Lower Ocean is during the summer months (June to August) when the weather is warm and perfect for outdoor activities. However, the area enjoys a mild climate year-round, so it is also pleasant to visit during spring and fall.
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Reasons to Visit
The main reasons to visit Lower Ocean include its pristine beaches, picturesque coastal views, and proximity to various attractions. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach day, exciting water sports, or exploration of the stunning natural surroundings, Lower Ocean caters to all interests and ages.
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Nearby Attractions
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Seabright State Beach
Seabright State Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline known for its sandy shores, calm waters, and excellent surfing conditions. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, picnicking, and exploring the nearby Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
The iconic Santa Cruz Wharf is a must-visit attraction in Lower Ocean. This historic pier offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, a variety of shops, restaurants, and fishing opportunities. Visitors can also spot sea lions and pelicans while strolling along the wharf.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
Located just a short distance from Lower Ocean, Natural Bridges State Beach is a protected area famous for its natural rock arches. It provides a picturesque setting for beachcombing, tidepooling, and birdwatching, particularly during the winter months when migratory monarch butterflies roost in the eucalyptus grove nearby.
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Hotels
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Best Western Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available Next available price is 146.21 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Best Western Inn
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 77 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair d Next available price is 217.55 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
- Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming pr Next available price is 327.77 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
- Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainm Next available price is 236.55 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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Capitola Beach Suites
- Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km from Next available price is on .
Capitola Beach Suites
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Capri Motel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for y Next available price is on .
Capri Motel
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Carousel Beach Inn
- Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
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Carousel Beach Inn
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Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
- Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms Next available price is on .
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entert Next available price is 160.55 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 47-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireles Next available price is 198.53 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with king sofa beds. Complimentary wireless in Next available price is 350.55 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Drift Inn, LLC
- This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in al Next available price is on .
Drift Inn, LLC
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
- Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming Next available price is 474.05 on Sept. 19, 2025.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
- Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet Next available price is 324.05 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
- Featuring garden views, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach. This property offers access to a ter Next available price is on .
Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
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Fern River Resort
- Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for you Next available price is on .
Fern River Resort
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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
- Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimen Next available price is 124.19 on Sept. 21, 2025.
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming Next available price is 274.55 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is avai Next available price is 293.55 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Harbor Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is on .
Harbor Inn
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
- Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are pr Next available price is 170.05 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming p Next available price is 217.64 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
- Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms h Next available price is 161.96 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is Next available price is 178.70 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides Next available price is 209.51 on Sept. 17, 2025.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Monarch Cove Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is on .
Monarch Cove Inn
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Pacific Blue Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are pro Next available price is on .
Pacific Blue Inn
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
- Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite p Next available price is 204.34 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
- Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and a 15-minute walk from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air condition Next available price is on .
Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertai Next available price is on .
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Hostel
- Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Sa Next available price is on .
Santa Cruz Hostel
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Sea & Sand Inn
- Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.
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Sea & Sand Inn
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Sunny Cove Motel
- Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free privat Next available price is on .
Sunny Cove Motel
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
- Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Next available price is 135.95 on Sept. 18, 2025.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and Next available price is on .
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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The Boardwalk Beach House
- Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceil Next available price is on .
The Boardwalk Beach House
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Villa Vista
- Featuring a spa bath, Villa Vista is located in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features family r Next available price is on .
Villa Vista