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Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay "
The price is P6,247
P7,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mission Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (811)
"Nice place to stay Staff was excellent "
Seaside Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1109)
"Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast"
The price is P8,625
P10,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"An older facility but nicely maintained, clean and convenient with an excellent bar and restaurant."
The price is P8,691
P9,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn At Pasatiempo

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1101)
"Great stay"
The price is P6,413
P7,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (556)
"Close to eating places. "
The price is P8,825
P10,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1098)
"Great place to stay"
The price is P5,197
P6,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Very quiet and safe location. Staff were nice and very clean place. "
The price is P8,399
P9,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (246)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating "
The price is P6,562
P7,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is P5,832
P7,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1150)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant "
The price is P7,883
P9,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great stay "
The price is P8,691
P9,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff. "
The price is P6,878
P7,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Inn

Drift Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (21)
"The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach"
The price is P4,958
P5,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Drift Inn

Continental Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Nice location and staff."
The price is P4,147
P5,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Continental Inn

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Nice place "
The price is P4,958
P6,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Beachview Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (665)
"Overall our stay was great."
The price is P5,197
P7,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (119)
"Great stay!!"
The price is P4,608
P5,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
National 9 Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Loved how walkable it was to the boardwalk. I also loved how our room smelled fresh clean the whole stay."
The price is P6,824
P7,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
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Ocean Street
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Neary Lagoon Park

Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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 390 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?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 390 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of California, Santa Cruz?

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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.