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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, (1006)
"Very clean and peaceful, restaurants food is very good"
United States
Vic
The price is ￥17,045
￥19,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Inn At Pasatiempo
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Gorgeous new resort"
United States
Radiance
The price is ￥41,526
￥54,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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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, (1003)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is ￥19,548
￥22,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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, (1244)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥17,155
￥19,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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, (1331)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ￥18,156
￥21,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
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, (151)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥17,256
￥20,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Seaway Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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, (1002)
"Clean room nice view comfortable beds hot tub "
United States
Peggy
The price is ￥33,637
￥38,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Fern River Resort

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, (467)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ￥13,142
￥17,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Fern River Resort
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 ￥17,984
￥20,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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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, (1008)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is ￥12,532
￥15,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
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, (621)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is ￥15,908
￥18,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Carmen
The price is ￥21,737
￥24,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
9.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (722)
"This property is highly recommended. Great staff and service! Private parking for the Kyoto room was a great bonus!"
United States
Aaron
Inn at Depot Hill
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 ￥13,924
￥16,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Pacific Blue Inn
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
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ￥17,147
￥19,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Front of property
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
10.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (947)
"Everything where nice, clean. The views are great, and the butterfly lady was the nicest part of this stay."
United States
Philip
The price is ￥29,855
￥33,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Monarch Cove Inn
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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, (1169)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥17,053
￥19,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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 ￥16,150
￥18,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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, (929)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Very beautiful area. This was our second time here and we came again because we loved the area so much!"
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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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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