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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

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Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is ￥16,985
￥19,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Inn At Pasatiempo
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ￥12,568
￥15,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (632 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ￥16,727
￥19,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Business center

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, (1,256 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ￥18,939
￥21,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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
2.5 star property
3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,198 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥15,871
￥18,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Terrace/patio

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is ￥18,544
￥21,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is ￥19,143
￥22,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Exterior

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, (1,371 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is ￥18,092
￥20,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Marea Sol Hotel
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, (942 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

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, (1,181 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥19,614
￥22,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

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, (1,206 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is ￥19,457
￥22,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reception

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, (609 reviews)
"Was wonderful will definitely stay again"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥17,370
￥20,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ￥19,614
￥22,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,194 reviews)
"Our favorite lace to stay when visiting Santa Cruz. "
United States
Francesca
The price is ￥13,935
￥21,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Casablanca On The Beach
Lobby

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious room. Would stay here again. The only downside was traffic noise in the area."
United States
Angela
The price is ￥12,289
￥14,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Best Western Inn
Courtyard

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, (897 reviews)
"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 ￥13,965
￥16,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Pacific Blue Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥18,708
￥22,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Seaway Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (473 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ￥14,411
￥18,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Fern River Resort
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
4.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is ￥33,751
￥38,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was super friendly and the room was ready and very clean!"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotels near other University of California, Santa Cruz attractions

EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California

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 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?
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 Inn At Pasatiempo.
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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Covered Bridge Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, University Terrace Dog Park, and Branciforte Dog Park.

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