Dedicating my 2200th Yelp review (omg, what even!?) to the community that hooked me in and has kept pushing myself to be the best version of me. Seabright CrossFit is one of the best boxes you're going to find out here in the greater Bay Area. Since it's located in the home of CrossFit, you can be assured that the quality of their coaches and workouts are top notch. I dropped in for a class after years of thinking about it (and having so many friends do CrossFit) and I haven't looked back. The classes offered are intentional, challenging, and addicting. Every class begins with a warm up, followed by a strength portion before diving into the workout of the day (WOD). The coaches walk through every single movement and offer scaling modifications to fit all levels and body types (seriously). They are a mix of HIIT, strength, and gymnastics, and all are designed to challenge your body in different ways. Thanks to this community, I've tried out new movements that I've never attempted (or at least hadn't in 2+ decades). I was active prior to CrossFit doing mostly cardio and some strength training at my gym, but nothing beats the rush of group fitness in a wonderful community. The Seabright CrossFitters are amazing and I've met some of the best people since living here in Santa Cruz. Sure, I can't do everything asked (still working on a proper pull-up, hanging upside down, and climbing a rope), but I try my best, and can tell you that I've never felt stronger and see myself being able to accomplish this if I stay focused and work (and REST!) hard. Prices may seem steep at first (with monthly memberships starting around $130) but you really can't put a price on your health, trust me. Try them out and see what you think, and maybe I'll see you in class one day! S/o to my 6am crew and coaches Katie, Pete, and Lorianne for being my champions through my CrossFit journey thus far! read more

Just took my first class. Coach Alex was AWESOME! Class was small so lots of personalized attention. He took time to make sure I understood everything and showed me modifications for the things I was learning. It was a very beginner-friendly environment, even though everyone there was built af. The workout was intense and a mix of cardio and strength, left me feeling great. Fun music too, all around great energy. Everyone was super friendly and encouraging. After the class, Coach Alex took a lot of time to explain different CrossFit principles and practices to me. Throughout the workout, he was super kind while pushing me to do my best. I'll definitely be back. read more

I love this gym!!! The community is welcoming and supportive, the feedback from coaches is always helpful and positive. Also, when there are aggressive and threatening and unstable individuals that necessitate the police being called, the staff is very professional in how they handle it. read more

Filthy, poorly managed, toxic culture, marginal equipment, overly crowded. Not all the coaches are bad, but some may harass you.

I LOVE this gym! Staff is excellent, very attentive and will make sure you are doing the movements correctly and don't hurt yourself. Very diverse membership: all ages, sizes and skill levels. Very strong, community vibe. read more

Seabright has been an amazing and motivational community. Knowledgeable coaches and diverse clientele. 10/10 would recommend

I have been coming to seabright crossfit for 3 years and I truly love this place. I never was athletic my entire life until this gym changed that completely. Ive lost over 45lbs, became stronger and became more disciplined more than ever before. If you're looking to get fit in an non intimidating environment this is the place! Most the classes are mostly women and is woman owned business which I love to support as a woman owner myself. Definitely would recommend especially if you wanting to level up your life! Thanks and Im truly grateful for being apart of this community. Go Huskies! read more

I decided to try out CrossFit after my regular lifting routine at the gym was getting boring. I wanted something that was dynamic, ever changing, and intense. Seabright CrossFit delivered just that. The coaches make a sincere effort to make people feel comfortable, and for someone with social anxiety (ah!), that's a big deal for me! I did the month Groupon. That was in January. 8 months later and ya girl is still here. I thought I had pushed myself before in the gym. Now I know I had never pushed myself before I came here. I now consider myself an athlete, something I thought I would NEVER be, and I am constantly improving and getting stronger, which is a direct result of the work the welcoming coaches and environment make me want to put in. PS. If all that isn't enough to make you try it out, the owner is a woman (which is important for me). She also coaches and does life full time. She can take all my money. read more

Was in Santa Cruz for a college visit and decided to drop in at Seabright CrossFit. It was an easy process, emailed them and the owner got back to me right away. Incidentally it's $20 for a drop in, and I was able to get a t-shirt for another $20. What a great deal! The morning crew was friendly for it being so early. They were all welcoming and accommodating. The work out was great, started with a mobility/stretch that I really needed but struggled with followed by a snatch complex. Coach Alex was great, constantly giving feedback and encouragement. The WOD was tough, challenging but fun! Alex explained how to scale, I choose not to which I question the wisdom of that decision as well as the pacing. Everyone was encouraging and Coach Alex kept me going until I finally finished. Thanks all for allowing me to drop in, this is a great box, I would choose this for my box if I lived in the area. I will definitely stop by again! read more

This review is overdue but I was a member of Seabright CrossFit when I lived in Santa Cruz 2019-2020. I walked in as someone who rarely worked out and was never what you would call athletic. This gym, the coaches, the owner Lily, and the whole community there absolutely changed my life. The programming is intense and all the coaches work with you to modify as needed, keep you safe, and push you to go further than you ever thought you could. They have additional classes in the evenings to really hone your skills, such as gymnastics and Olympic lifting. I found myself, the perennial non-athlete, not only regularly participating in a 2-hour long powerlifting class, but getting upset if something interfered with my ability to go. I went from not really exercising to going to classes 5 days/week! Who am I?? In addition to the great scheduling, super reasonable pricing, and terrific coaches, the culture there really is supportive of whole health. They offered coaching on nutrition, recommendations for mental health (like sleep hygiene and mindfulness), and stressed the importance of making better choices for ourselves everyday. Gym members are a diverse mix of ages and abilities, and are all so warm, welcoming, supportive and encouraging. Crossfit's community is one of its selling points and the one here surpassed my expectations. From cheering each other on at competitions to exchanging silly white elephant gifts at Christmas, everyone was just awesome. I walked into this gym intimidated and walked out in the best shape of my life, and I'm in my early 40s. I was most sad about leaving this community when I moved away. And now while we are in quarantine, Seabright is sharing their at home workouts (including warmups and cool downs) online, for free! I cannot thank Lily and co. enough for changing my life so much that working out at home now is how I'm coping with the quarantine. I bought a kettlebell and a jump rope...again, who am I?? Honestly, I'm a much better version of myself thanks to my experience at Seabright CrossFit. I would absolutely still be a member if I lived closer and would 100% recommend them without reservation. I hope they are a small business that survives the COVID-19 crisis because they are providing such an important service to so many people. If you live in the Santa Cruz area or are just passing through (once we are no longer social distancing), definitely go to Seabright CrossFit. read more

There is no gym more inviting and accommodating then Seabright. Coaching is outstanding and the atmosphere is welcoming for newcomers, while challenging for experienced athletes. If you are thinking of trying Crossfit, or simply switching to a new environment this is the place for you. Amazing community, staff and location. read more

This place is really the best! Seriously if you were thinking about trying, this is the place for you. We avoided CrossFit because honestly we were intimidated by the thought of muscle heads and weights being thrown around, but we secretly really wanted to give it a go. Best choice ever ! From the first day we walked in we were welcomed by the coaches and members, and the coaches took their time teaching us the drills and skills. Everyday it's a different skill to learn which keeps it interesting and everyday we see little personal wins. The only competition is really with yourself and it's fun with tons of encouragement by coaches and members as you all share in the challenge! The coaches help you modify workouts if needed so you still feel like you're killing it! The satisfaction after finishing a WOD challenge is addictive ! read more

This place rules. It's like having a local bar but we get husky instead of beer bellys. Always lots of laughs while we sweat it out. Great coaching. Rad community. Olympic lifting class is especially good. read more

I've had the opportunity to train at multiple CrossFit gyms across the country for extended periods of time, so I feel confident in saying Seabright CrossFit is one of the quality boxes out there. The coaches are very welcoming and super knowledgeable and experienced. They're really attentive; the cues they give make sense and are always helpful. The community is the best part! Moving to Santa Cruz and not knowing a soul for hundreds of miles was really hard, but thankfully the people at Seabright welcomed me into their fold. 10/10 would recommend again *insert thumbs up emoji* read more

Every time I walk in to this gym I feel energize and happy to be there. I encourage all individuals who are looking to improve their health and achieve or discover new strength. Be apart of Seabright Crossfit family, healthy living can be fun and super rewarding. Thanks to all the coaches for building a better version of me healthy and mental. Highly recommend Seabright Crossfit read more

I have worked out at a lot of Crossfit Gyms and I can honestly say I've found my home here at Seabright. The trainers listen and pay attention. No one has an ego and everyone's very team oriented. Such a fun spot to workout, I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Great space, great community, lots of fun! It's a awesome place to come drop in for a workout or join the community! Perfect for NEW and HIGH LEVEL crossfiters. read more

Wonderful gym, amazing coaches, and a tremendous community. I never thought I would be a CrossFitter, but boy did Seabright Crossfit change my mind. I started going to this gym about a year ago and fell in love. It's the perfect gym for beginners; the coaches spend a lot of time going over technique to make sure you're in good form not to hurt yourself and every workout can be scaled down to a weight that is good for YOU (I will RX the WODs one day). And once you get to know all the encouraging and supportive regulars, you too will become a regular. The regulars and coaches here are BADASS, but not in an intimidating way because they are so nice that you can't help but want to be friends with them all. Overall, I couldn't recommend this gym more. Unfortunately, I moved out of state so am not longer there but will always be back for visits! read more