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Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great staff, coffee and views"
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Nice staff"
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1125)
"Amazing stay."
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (408)
"Staff was friendly. Great location 1/2 hour away from Big Basin state park. 1/2 hour away from Santa Cruz. Parking was perfect for my Harley. Only minor issue was they don’t provide coffee. Will definitely stay again "
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Fern River Resort
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (775)
"Nice clean hotel with a café "
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Amazing property and staff! The room was bigger than expected and super comfy. Great mid century vibes and fun colors. Everything was very clean from the lobby to the smallest detail. Zero complaints!"
The price is AU$419
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property - evening/night

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"A decently priced, decently located motel in Santa Cruz -- good value for the price overall. It was a quiet location, had a better than expected breakfast included, and was overall clean and comfortable. A good stay in an otherwise fairly pricey location. Nearby BBQ restaurant was quite good."
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Mission Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (487)
"Every was fine and perfect I really like it hopefully to be back soon again "
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Reception

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Property is in a very quiet area, and the staff at front desk were extremely pleasant "
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (825)
"It was clean and modest! Exactly what I expected and housekeeping was thorough. "
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn
Inn at Depot Hill
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto)

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (687)
"Wonderful venue. Sacar was a wonderful host, and everything felt very personable. We will recommend it to our friends."
The price is AU$486
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Inn at Depot Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"It was a great stay "
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Friendly and accommodating. "
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (688)
"I was pleasantly surprised at the service. The front desk Gentleman was fun and engaging as well as welcoming. He made my day when he checked us in at 9 o’clock. It had been a long day of traveling and he was so kind and helpful. I would stay here again."
The price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seaside Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

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

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Good breakfast. Very quiet. Good beds"
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (786)
"It was a beautiful hotel and the service was great!"
The price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Monarch Cove Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Always my go-to when coming to my home town for a reboot. This time, sadly, room smelled unfresh. Will be back, will ask 4 a different room. I love the location, pool and hot tub- i walk to all my activities!"
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1018)
"House keeping no whips only chance towels "
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Superior King + Beach View

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly service. Beautiful property."
The price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"The location is perfect for enjoying a sunny walk along the ocean. "
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Seaway Inn
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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 366 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 Beach Street Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 366 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?

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 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, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Lighthouse Point Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Natural Bridges State Park.