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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge – Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Ocean Pacific Lodge

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel. All guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. A TV and free local calls are also included. Ocean Pacific Lodge features an outdoor pool, seasonally heated, and a hot tub. Guests can take advantage of the coin-operated laundry facilities. The Santa Cruz Wharf, offering boating tours, shopping and dining, is 2 blocks from the Ocean Pacific Lodge. The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is also nearby.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1527 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location is good, sometimes parking is a challenge. Walls are thin because we could hear the people above us walking around in the middle of the night and can also hear the toilets flush, the pillows were terrible.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is my go to hotel every time I'm in Santa Cruz. The staff are all friendly and accommodating, the beds are comfortable, and the two hot tubs are amazing after a busy day.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Unfriendly staff the price is rediculesly high

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Deluxe room worth the extra money if you’re staying 3 or more nights. King bed on the hard side and pillows were hard like sandbags, no cushion at all

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was great for a one night stay. Property and room were clean nice new flooring beds were comfortable. All bathroom fixtures really needed some love. Faucets were very old tile cracked in bathroom dark brown or maybe dirty grout towel racks and toilet paper was from the 70s. Along with the noises a/c unit but worked great but noisy. It was great location walked to the beach for my morning walk. Lovely beach trail. 6 miles round trip.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was an easy check in and the folks were nice.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We definitely will be back

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rooms were really old and didn’t look as nice as the photos. But it was fine, not great for the price.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Sketchy wifi

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean, Serviceable & Friendly. Elevator broken a little over a day. Missed having the earplugs they used to leave by the bed.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very spacious room

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Had a great stay with my family and loved that it was near the boardwalk. I was nervous about the hotel at first but it felt safe.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The shower and tub were not cleaned before we entered the room. We didn’t notice till we showered right before we checked out. There was sand and dark hair all over the shower/tub. When issue was brought to attention of staff at checkout, he said we should have told him sooner so he could have cleaned it. We told him about this issue at 7:45 am, as soon as we were finished showering, and don’t know how calling him during shower would have helped situation. When asked how they could make this right, Front desk attendant said he couldn’t do anything to make it right, except tell the house cleaners for next time. Very disappointing.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a pick for our one-night stay in Santa Cruz.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The vibe for Santa Cruz wasn't here. Homeless in the parking lot through out the night. Staff wasn't the most accommodating. Would bring up fresh towels or toiletries had to get them yourself. Elevator was over 1 year expired on inspection and very clunky. Rooms were nice. Bathroom needs help.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    this is my favorite place to stay in. Santa Cruz are so nice. It’s so clean. It’s such a lovely convenient place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years and it’s just the best.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel was easy to find and close to both the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Also we really liked that there is a small cafe right across the street.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No breakfast at all. Pool and spa were warm but spa no hot at all. 9pm cut off time. Way too early for weary traveler.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, walk to the boardwalk and close to anything in Santa Cruz. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool with two hot tubs. Just what I was looking for.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good overnight only. The rooms could have better pillows and king size. The pillows were flat standard and 4 per king bed not enough.

Frequently asked questions about Ocean Pacific Lodge

Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Ocean Pacific Lodge offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Ocean Pacific Lodge offer parking?
Yes, Ocean Pacific Lodge offers free parking on-site.
Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Ocean Pacific Lodge offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Ocean Pacific Lodge have a fitness center?
Ocean Pacific Lodge does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Ocean Pacific Lodge located, and how walkable is the area?
Ocean Pacific Lodge is located at 301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 81, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Ocean Pacific Lodge
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.6 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.7 mi

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