Upper Seabright Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Upper Seabright
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Upper Seabright
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Friendly st
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great pool area, good food and service and nicely decorated restaurant and rooms. Feels recently updated and all of the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This was our 2nd trip to Santa Cruz and we only stay on this hotel. Will go again soon!!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Spacious room and outstanding location. Cleanliness could’ve been better so dropped it 1 star.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Such a gorgeous hotel! It stands out in the best way compared to any other hotel near the Boardwalk.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
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 Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue 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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
