Upper Seabright Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

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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

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

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
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Reviewed on 4 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The breakfast was good, staff was friendly and helpful. This spot it's great to be close to the boardwalk and the downtown area and other surrounding areas the only things that were not so great is the parking is really tight
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The experience was pretty disappointing overall. While the place advertises a lot of amenities, several of them were not working during my stay, which made it feel misleading. The room itself was extremely small, honestly felt like the size of a jail cell, and it was not clean. There was a noticeable ...
Reviewed on 4 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. Nice pool and restaurant
Reviewed on 4 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.

