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Hotels in Upper Seabright, Santa Cruz

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1.9 km from Upper Seabright
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1268)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Upper Seabright
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1236)
"The location is great, parking is convenient, staff courteous and the breakfast was excellent quality (simple but quality food)."
United States
Kevin
The price is RM476
RM551 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1148)
"Clean rooms, great stay, nice amenities, courteous staff, restaurant food fresh and tasty! "
United States
Delsie
The price is RM426
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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, (1004)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is RM458
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Reception
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Upper Seabright
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1238)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is RM366
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1030)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Todd
The price is RM429
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Upper Seabright
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1319)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is RM401
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Marea Sol Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

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, (763)
"Good value."
United States
David
The price is RM291
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.3 km from Upper Seabright
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is RM228
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Surf City Inn and Suites
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.6 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is RM432
RM502 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (922)
"Place is really nice friendly people "
United States
Manny
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Upper Seabright
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (615)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is RM436
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Upper Seabright
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Nice, clean comfy and good location "
United States
Jessica
The price is RM316
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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, (1168)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is RM431
RM501 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Lobby lounge
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Upper Seabright
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1183)
"Beautiful area"
United States
Connie
The price is RM342
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Upper Seabright
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is RM262
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Beachview Inn
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
3.8 km from Upper Seabright
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
United States
Bruce
The price is RM448
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Property grounds
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
3.2 km from Upper Seabright
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"It’s a unique place in the midst of nature trails and old Redwood trees. It’s also positioned with a direct overland path to the ocean. All around a good choice for a stay."
United States
William.Leo
The price is RM491
RM735 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Lobby
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Upper Seabright
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"everything was great, can’t wait to comeback "
United States
Xochitl
The price is RM425
RM486 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Upper Seabright
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is RM260
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Torch Lite Inn
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Where to stay in Upper Seabright

Find the best Upper Seabright areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

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.

Pleasure Point

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

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.

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

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, walking distance from downtown. Front desk, restaurant staff and housekeeping personnel very professional and friendly."
Perla 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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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 Museum of Natural History and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also worth a stop.