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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, (1009)
"Very clean and peaceful, restaurants food is very good"
United States
Vic
The price is ￥17,085
￥19,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Inn At Pasatiempo
Terrace/patio
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, (930)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
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, (1000)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ￥17,712
￥20,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Reception
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, (1189)
"Clean rm, good location, and good breakfast"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥15,864
￥18,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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, (1171)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥17,085
￥19,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is ￥12,555
￥15,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
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, (1246)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥17,187
￥19,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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, (1164)
"This hotel is a great deal "
United States
shyama
The price is ￥17,085
￥19,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Lobby lounge
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, (1001)
"the staff was great, verry nice a wonderful stay "
United States
Bill
The price is ￥17,085
￥19,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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, (623)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is ￥15,937
￥18,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio
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, (1333)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ￥15,386
￥17,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Marea Sol Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (601)
"clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast."
United States
William
The price is ￥16,669
￥19,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Exterior
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 ￥12,276
￥14,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Best Western Inn
Front of property
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, (1006)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is ￥19,593
￥22,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Beach Street Inn and 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, (1274)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
4.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (892)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥13,950
￥16,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
5.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1240)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is ￥14,009
￥16,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"place is really good. great service, best hotel in santa cruz"
United States
Sunil
Rio Vista Suites
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, (1006)
"Had an early check in. "
United States
Fatima
The price is ￥15,682
￥18,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Marcus 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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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 386 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 386 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.

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