Upper Seabright Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Upper Seabright
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Mystery Spot
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.
Natural Bridges State Park
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Upper Seabright
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Rooms are a bit dated, but excellent location and views. Bed was very comfortable. Jack O’Niels has excellent breakfast!!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Nice clean spacious room and comfy beds. Plenty of towels. Staff very friendly. Breakfast included with plenty of options. Only negative limited underground parking, tight spaces and $25. Walking distance to wharf and boardwalk
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Parking fee!! Be aware! Expedia informed me this would be a $376 stay and I was skeptical when others were saying there is a parking fee they charge and inform you about (they should include this! Being informed of the parking fee upon arrival is ridiculous) When we arrived to the hotel, the front ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Location was awesome and rooms were clean. However, we only had very luke warm water.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location. Had apps & drinks at bar. Lovely property
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
The guy at the front desk is very helpful, he was really nice. Room was ok, but it’s clean.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Seabright
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
