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Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1089)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is P7,210
P8,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay "
The price is P5,841
P7,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (563)
"Nice, clean, great location. Close to UCSC, breweries, a distillery, restaurants and Natural Bridges."
The price is P7,693
P8,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1121)
"Great place for our family."
The price is P5,072
P6,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1115)
"Great stay"
The price is P5,773
P6,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1120)
"Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast"
The price is P7,210
P8,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Amazing staff, hotel, bed, walking area, location, etc."
The price is P7,343
P8,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (827)
"Friendly staff, great location!"
Seaside Inn & Suites

Rio Vista Suites

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

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1163)
"Great beach location and spacious rooms! "
The price is P12,666
P16,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casablanca On The Beach

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253)
"Great location and clean rooms."
The price is P6,404
P7,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (932)
"Great stay. "
The price is P7,059
P8,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is P4,668
P5,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Clean and very friendly staff"
The price is P5,066
P6,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Beachview Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is P7,121
P8,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is P6,945
P7,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (774)
"Very convenient location "
The price is P4,099
P4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (69)
"Loved the history of the home and property. Loved how quick of a walk it was to the beach. "
The price is P14,345
P16,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast

Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff. "
The price is P6,713
P7,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Very convenient location, clean rooms. Great for families."
The price is P5,636
P6,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Aqua Breeze Inn
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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 392 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 392 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.