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Our top choices for Upper Seabright hotels

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Upper Seabright
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ฿4,507
฿5,197 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,276 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿4,240
฿4,897 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."
United States
Leslie
The price is ฿4,525
฿5,217 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,346 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ฿4,808
฿5,534 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

5. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Upper Seabright
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean rooms and breakfast was good."
United States
Roy
The price is ฿3,945
฿4,536 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Upper Seabright
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (680 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is ฿4,072
฿4,709 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

7. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Upper Seabright
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking."
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
The price is ฿2,011
฿2,834 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Upper Seabright
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,135 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is ฿1,978
฿2,853 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Upper Seabright
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,037 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is ฿9,315
฿10,591 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,330 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ฿3,108
฿3,597 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Upper Seabright
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,638 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Donna
The price is ฿3,945
฿4,566 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (473 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is ฿2,674
฿3,094 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"Nice place good location. Excellent breakfast.definitely coming back.!"
United States
Edwin
The price is ฿3,094
฿3,629 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Upper Seabright
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
The price is ฿4,541
฿5,235 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Upper Seabright
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."
United States
William
The price is ฿4,512
฿5,194 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

16. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Upper Seabright
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"easy access, good location, and breakfast was very good."
United States
NELSON A.
The price is ฿3,639
฿4,181 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Upper Seabright
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is ฿2,504
฿3,102 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

18. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Upper Seabright
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (524 reviews)
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
United States
paola
The price is ฿8,739
฿11,674 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

19. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Upper Seabright
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is ฿2,201
฿2,942 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Continental Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

20. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.1 km from Upper Seabright
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is ฿2,344
฿2,625 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drift Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Seabright

Find the best Upper Seabright areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Upper Seabright Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"I liked how big the room was, I did not like you have to pay for parking."
Amparo 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Upper Seabright?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Cruz's Upper Seabright neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor as part of your Upper Seabright travel plans.
How many hotels are there in Upper Seabright?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Cruz, choose from one of Expedia's 18 hotels and other accommodation options in Upper Seabright.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper Seabright, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Upper Seabright.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
Santa Cruz Harbor is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Upper Seabright. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth a stop.