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A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Roxanna

￥19,408

￥22,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Frank

￥22,607

￥33,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Ingrid

￥18,044

￥20,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

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.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Erin

￥14,511

￥18,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Sherlyn

￥18,380

￥21,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Anna

￥18,704

￥21,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Grester

￥20,422

￥23,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Jiexin

￥35,817

￥40,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Sharon

￥14,090

￥16,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

James

￥11,723

￥15,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Brooke

￥21,372

￥24,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Molly

￥27,548

￥31,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Alan

￥14,818

￥17,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Jacob

￥20,105

￥23,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Johnnie

￥13,852

￥22,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

16. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Shawna

￥17,261

￥22,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Aleksandr

￥9,831

￥13,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

John

￥11,082

￥12,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Arturo

￥18,434

￥21,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Curtis

￥9,582

￥11,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"All is good!"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"La trankiledad y el silencio"

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice. Staff was also very kind. I would stay here again!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room close by to the beach"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service. Very clean!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location and nice people!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

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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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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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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.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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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.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

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

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to 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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Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

1. Seaway Inn

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Mission Inn

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. Rio Vista Suites

17. Beachview Inn

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Other attractions near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Mission Santa Cruz

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Williams-Reynolds House

Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Town Clock

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