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A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Inn At Pasatiempo

3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

AMY

￥23,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Nancy

￥18,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Ramiro

￥20,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Nicole

￥19,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Deina

￥15,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Rosio

￥21,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

7. Mission Inn

4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Judy

￥18,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

8. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

6.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Julia

￥27,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Bobbi

￥16,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

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

3.3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Sarika

￥23,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

4.7 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Marlene

￥15,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

12. Marea Sol Hotel

4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Jacqueline

￥19,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Michelle

￥19,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Gail

￥16,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

4.4 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Tasia

￥15,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Anita

￥20,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

17. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4.2 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Alissa

￥24,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

18. Seaway Inn

4.8 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Myla

￥21,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

5.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Brandall

￥18,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

3.9 km from University of California, Santa Cruz

Oleg

￥22,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Inn At Pasatiempo 2.5 star property 3 km from University of California, Santa Cruz View	Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites 2.5 star property 8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz View	Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola 3.0 star property 8.6 km from University of California, Santa Cruz View	Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA 2.5 star property 4.1 km from University of California, Santa Cruz View	Carousel Beach Inn 2.5 star property 5 km from University of California, Santa Cruz View
8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 724 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 203 reviews
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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

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

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!

Karla

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

Fern River Resort

Felton

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

William

A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay with no problems. The room was fresh and clean upon arrival and the bed was really comfortable. Free wi-fi was available. A simple breakfast of bagels and coffee/tea was provided in the morning and Calvin (?) was extremely helpful and friendly. It was easy to find the hotel and parking was in an adjacent lot. Bathroom was clean with good amenities. Check in/out was easy and we would stay there again in the future.

Anonymous traveler

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

This is a nice hotel, great location for families; you're very close to the boardwalk and the wharf. I will def be back. The sunrise from the balcony was a nice touch, and at night, when it's quiet, you can hear the ocean. Everything was clean, and the staff was very kind and helpful. Popcorn was available in the afternoons, and coffee and tea were available all the time. Oh yeah, the breakfast is a nice addition as well. We ended up walking to downtown for dinner, which wasn't too far.

Dana

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 431 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?

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 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Seaside Inn & Suites 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 431 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.

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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, Williams-Reynolds House, 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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Our top choices for University of California, Santa Cruz hotels

1. Inn At Pasatiempo

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Mission Inn

8. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

12. Marea Sol Hotel

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

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

18. Seaway Inn

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Compare top hotels near University of California, Santa Cruz

Inn At Pasatiempo

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Carousel Beach Inn

Other attractions near University of California, Santa Cruz

Mission Santa Cruz

Top University of California, Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

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What's the area like around University of California, Santa Cruz?

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

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What can I see and do near University of California, Santa Cruz?

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