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Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥38,657
￥52,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is ￥13,567
￥15,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Edgewater Beach Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is ￥34,061
￥38,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is ￥18,726
￥21,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is ￥18,423
￥21,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Seaway Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥16,690
￥19,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

7. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is ￥26,921
￥30,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (724 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥16,497
￥19,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,514
￥18,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,650 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥16,959
￥19,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥21,219
￥24,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (960 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥14,093
￥16,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Pacific Blue Inn
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,550 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is ￥11,736
￥15,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is ￥19,477
￥22,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,352 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
The price is ￥13,814
￥16,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is ￥19,970
￥23,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is ￥10,122
￥11,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,029 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is ￥9,919
￥12,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,282 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ￥16,974
￥25,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Casablanca On The Beach
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is ￥13,952
￥18,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Rio Vista Suites
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Compare top hotels near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

Edgewater Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
View
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
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9.6
Exceptional
597 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
73 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,039 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
328 reviews
The price is ￥38,657
￥52,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The price is ￥13,567
￥15,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
The price is ￥34,061
￥38,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The price is ￥18,726
￥21,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The price is ￥18,423
￥21,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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Other attractions near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.
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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

this staff was very friendly. I stayed here several times all of the rooms have a beach view which is absolutely studying. Very convenient location and easy parking across the street.
United States
Whitney
Reviewed November 1, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Other good choices within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.

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What can I see and do near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, or Lighthouse Point Park. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at Pleasure Point Park, University Terrace Dog Park, or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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