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Top University of California Hotel Reviews
Seaside Inn & Suites
10/10 Excellent
"It was great"
Ocean Pacific Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"We loved the two room, two king sized beds option. It was great for our family. The hotel is also perfectly situated near the beach and downtown Santa Cruz. Free parking and great price for great location."
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Comfortable accommodations."
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Love the room and was especially grateful that there wasn’t a lot of extra charges for things like in room and amenities. The only thing I would’ve liked more is if they had had more thoughtfulness on how they divided the space between the rooms as there is no privacy when you’re on your balcony"
Marea Sol Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location & loved chatting with Dennis in the lobby as we came & went! "
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Na"
Casablanca On The Beach
10/10 Excellent
"Amazing views and clean rooms "
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely property "
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Room was very comfortable, and clean"
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around University of California, Santa Cruz?
University of California, Santa Cruz is located in an area that travelers like for its sporting events. You'll find 386 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near University of California, Santa Cruz?
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 386 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California, Santa Cruz.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California, Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California, Santa Cruz.
What can I see and do near University of California, Santa Cruz?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Lighthouse Point Park, and Felton Covered Bridge Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, University Terrace Dog Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.