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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

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Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Fantasic room, comfy beds, very clean!"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥16,948
￥19,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Inn At Pasatiempo
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (921)
"Place is really nice friendly people "
United States
Manny
Seaside Inn & Suites
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1260)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean room, helpful staff, underground parking, hot breakfast buffet—all reasons to stay here. "
United States
Cathryn
The price is ￥17,287
￥20,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
The price is ￥12,455
￥15,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (614)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is ￥15,450
￥17,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"It was a great location and very quiet"
United States
carlos
The price is ￥16,948
￥19,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1178)
"Would absolutely stay here again, great stay! "
United States
Martin
The price is ￥15,091
￥17,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1233)
"The location is great, parking is convenient, staff courteous and the breakfast was excellent quality (simple but quality food)."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥14,830
￥17,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1167)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥16,976
￥19,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1315)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ￥15,254
￥17,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Marea Sol Hotel
Lobby
Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Good location, reasonable price"
United States
Milena
The price is ￥12,862
￥14,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Best Western Inn
Reception
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
3.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (597)
"clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast."
United States
William
The price is ￥16,171
￥18,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Property grounds
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Yes we really like this hotel "
United States
Em
Continental Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is ￥10,729
￥14,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Beachview Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
3.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1140)
"Clean rooms, great stay, nice amenities, courteous staff, restaurant food fresh and tasty! "
United States
Delsie
The price is ￥16,948
￥19,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"very clean, Staff was nice"
United States
natalie
The price is ￥15,728
￥18,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (143)
"The staff are always friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥16,514
￥20,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Seaway Inn
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is ￥19,436
￥22,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
4.5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (762)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥10,409
￥14,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"wonderful place to stay you won’t regret it go for the cloud room it’s worth it !! "
Mario 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Ocean Street

4.2/5 (453 reviews)
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.
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Exterior of the chapel and bell tower at Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1791 as the 12th california mission.

Mission Santa Cruz

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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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 384 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz 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 384 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, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Lighthouse Point Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Felton Covered Bridge Park, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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