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Our top choices for Lower Ocean cheap hotels

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

1. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
RM246
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

2. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Lorena
RM281
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Surf City Inn and Suites
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

3. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Curtis
RM278
RM323 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.

4. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Sanmatie
RM257
RM380 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Solares
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.
A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

5. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
KAREN
RM269
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Continental Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

6. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
John
RM287
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Drift Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a large window on the left, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.

7. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Jesus
RM318
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Motel Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
RM551
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.
A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

9. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
MIRIAM
RM344
RM398 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Torch Lite Inn
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

10. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Lori
RM459
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ocean Gate Inn
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Top Lower Ocean Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"The kitchenette was"
Joshua 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Property was nice, clean, prefect for our one night stay exactly all we needed, the balcony was very cute touch to rooms. The secruity hold of 250$ was a bit much."
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Solares

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower Ocean like for travellers on a budget?
Lower Ocean has cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a great getaway spot for budget travellers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Ocean Street.
What's the best place to stay on a budget in Lower Ocean?
Based on our traveller reviews, Torch Lite Inn is a top choice for a less expensive stay.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Lower Ocean?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Lower Ocean, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Lower Ocean is 677 mm.
What is there to see and do in Lower Ocean?
You don't need to spend a fortune to find places to visit in Lower Ocean. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Check out the area's cultural spots like Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Lighthouse Point Park, or get outdoors at Santa Cruz Main Beach.
How can I get to Lower Ocean and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Lower Ocean can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 13 mi (20.9 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away: Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula). Lower Ocean might not have very many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to explore the area.

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