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A friendly, seaside community in East Santa Cruz
Lower Seabright is where residents wake up to the sounds of yachts and sailboats clanging in the harbor, the whoosh of ocean waves and coastal birds chirping overhead. Mornings might be spent meandering along palm tree-lined streets and wide, sandy beaches overlooking Monterey Bay. The neighborhood is situated along the coast between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor. "It’s the pinnacle of East Side Santa Cruz,” says Celeste Faraola, owner of Schooner Realty and a lifelong Seabright resident. “Everybody knows each other. It doesn’t matter if you live there full-time or live there for one month out of the year. It’s very friendly.”
Laura Seabright is located right next to the beach.
Walton lighthouse is a landmark of lower Seabright.
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Sailing, swimming and regattas on Monterey Bay
Seabright State Beach is a neighborhood beach where locals can be seen laying out in the sun, splashing in the chilly Pacific surf or watching white sails drift out to sea from the harbor. “It’s less touristy than the boardwalk beach, but it can get pretty crowded in the summer,” Faraola says. Sailboat races take place along the beach every Wednesday evening in the summertime. The Walton Lighthouse is also accessible from a walking path that extends out onto a boulder-strewn jetty. The 41-foot tower was built in 1964 and still serves as a beacon for those sailing during misty evenings. Also on the beachfront is the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where locals and visitors take in revolving exhibits and a permanent collection of area artifacts.
The Santa Cruz Small Craft Marina and Santa Cruz Yacht Club border the eastern edge of Lower Seabright, offering residents a scenic place to dock their boats. The yacht club was founded in the 1920s and still hosts regattas throughout the spring, summer and fall. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is right next door to Lower Seabright; it's brightly lit rides, games and attractions are accessible via the pedestrian bridge at the western edge of the neighborhood.
Santa Cruz Harbor is located in lower Seabright.
Santa Cruz Harbor is a great place to go paddle boarding in lower Seabright.
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Walk to eateries, cafes and local dives
Residents are walking or biking distance from several restaurants, bars and cafes on Seabright Avenue. Linda’s Seabreeze Café is a local favorite for made-to-order omelets and classic burgers; Verve Coffee Roasters is the spot for espresso drinks and pastries; and Brady’s Yacht Club is a long-running dive with a nondescript entrance, late-night hours and a pool table. Downtown Santa Cruz is about 1.5 miles away from Lower Seabright and offers plenty of upscale and casual eateries, breweries and boutiques. For groceries and everyday essentials, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market are less than 2 miles away.
Seabright deli offers wonderful sandwiches.
Brady's yacht club is a great place to grab a pint.
Betty's burgers is a great spot to grab lunch in the Seabright neighborhood.
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Small homes on small lots
The streets of Lower Seabright are lined with an eclectic mix of homes that were largely built in the early and mid-20th century. It’s common to see beach cottages and Craftsman homes alongside the occasional Victorian design. Home sizes are typically small, ranging from as small as 500 square feet to more than 1,500 square feet. Lots are also tiny, but there's still plenty of room for lush landscaping and small gardens. Traffic is typically calm in the neighborhood, and sidewalks offer safe travel for pedestrians. The neighborhood’s seaside locale means buyers pay a premium for housing: prices range between $1 million and $2 million.
There are many beautiful cottage homes in lower Seabright
There are plenty of beautiful beach cottages all over lower Seabright.
Lower Seabright offers beach style homes.
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Santa Cruz public schools
Young students can attend nearby Gault Elementary School, which earns a C-plus rating from Niche. Sixth through eighth grade learners move on to A-minus-rated Branciforte Middle School, and upperclassmen attend A-rated Harbor High School. Harbor High offers a litany of career, technical and trade programs, including courses for students who want to specialize in agriculture, car repair, computer science, woodworking, welding and web design.
Gault Elementary School it's a wonderful place for new students in the Santa Cruz area.
At Harbor High School, students thrive with innovative teaching and supportive staff.
Branciforte Middle School offers a dynamic curriculum promoting critical thinking and creativity
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Getting around Monterey Bay and beyond
The neighborhood is about 2 miles from State Route 1, a commuter corridor that connects to coastal destinations like Half Moon Bay and Capitola. It’s also only 2 miles from State Route 17 which twists and turns through the Santa Cruz Mountains on the way to Silicon Valley and San Jose. For those who prefer public transit, there are several Santa Cruz Metro bus lines available in the neighborhood.
There are plenty of different ways to get around lower Seabright.
Highway one is located right next to lower Seabright.
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Floods and severe storms
Lower Seabright is at an increased risk for flooding and severe storms because of its oceanfront location. Several major storms have battered Santa Cruz beaches in recent years, including a few in 2023 and 2024 that required major cleanup and restoration efforts.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Lower Seabright Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Seabright, Santa Cruz sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Seabright, Santa Cruz over the last 12 months is $1,735,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Amazing Seabright beach location Just yards from the beach with ocean view from the fenced-in front porch. The adorable cottage style duplex has one of the best locations in the Seabright beach neighborhood. You have the flexibility of renting in the desirable Santa Cruz rental market for one of the units and living in the other, or maximizing your cash flow by renting both units. The front unit
Spectacular Front Row 4 unit Apartment Building directly overlooking Seabright State Beach aka "Castle Beach." Magnificent vistas across Monterey Bay from sunrise to sunset. Located in lovely Lower Seabright positioned between the Yacht Harbor and the Beach Boardwalk. This is paradise!
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Enjoy coastal living in this charming third-floor end-unit studio apartment, ideally located in Santa Cruz with beautiful ocean views and close proximity to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The thoughtfully designed open floor plan offers a comfortable living space with soft carpeting, a private bathroom with a shower stall, and a large kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, electric
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