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Inn At Pasatiempo
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1016)
"Nice room, close to towns, easy check in and out."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿3,546
฿4,084 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
Front of property
Mission Inn
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Great price, clean rooms."
United States
Scott
The price is ฿2,898
฿3,614 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1150)
"Great staff, clean room, and good breakfast. "
United States
Maria
The price is ฿3,513
฿4,442 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1168)
"Great stay. "
United States
Victor
The price is ฿2,778
฿3,224 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1236)
"This is our go to spot when we visit Santa Cruz, we love the location, the rooms are great and the Staff is always super nice!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is ฿3,014
฿3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1213)
"Perfect for an overnight or weekend stay, great location"
United States
Jonathan
The price is ฿2,335
฿3,125 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (590)
"Great place safe quiet"
United States
brent
The price is ฿3,501
฿4,064 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (590)
"The breakfast was very good. The location was convenient and overall it was a good stay."
United States
Fernando
The price is ฿3,308
฿3,846 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1215)
"Great property, great included breakfast"
United States
April
The price is ฿4,120
฿4,757 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Front desk staff were so friendly and helpful!"
United States
matt
The price is ฿3,744
฿4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Love this place!!!!"
United States
Michele
The price is ฿3,813
฿4,414 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (991)
"Amazing staff and so close to the boardwalk."
United States
Adam
The price is ฿3,416
฿3,968 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1084)
"The pool area was great, the hotel was cute and clean, and is walkable to downtown."
United States
Charlotte
The price is ฿3,744
฿4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Rio Vista Suites
Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"For us it was perfect!"
United States
Glenn
Rio Vista Suites
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
"Cool retro Inn right on the beach."
Canada
Erik
The price is ฿8,506
฿9,680 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Seaway Inn
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Fantastic location, great staff and comfortable rooms"
United States
Johannes
The price is ฿3,777
฿4,555 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Seaway Inn
Restaurant
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Great stay"
United States
Mark
The price is ฿12,255
฿15,381 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn
Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Good place to stay."
Canada
WEI
The price is ฿2,114
฿2,799 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Beachview Inn
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (884)
"Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel "
United States
Alice
The price is ฿3,220
฿3,835 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
National 9 Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158)
"Great stay!!"
United States
Sandra
The price is ฿2,277
฿2,623 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms had a wonderful view. "
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Ocean Street

4.2/5 (453 reviews)
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling 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 travellers like for its sporting events. You'll find 390 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near University of California, Santa Cruz?
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 should I expect to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 389 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near University of California, Santa Cruz.
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.