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Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1008)
"Great stay with friendly people! "
The price is SAR 484
SAR 555 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"My daughter and I enjoyed our stay!"
The price is SAR 567
SAR 652 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1211)
"Fantastic accommodations and location! Room was clean, quiet and safe. Breakfast was really nice, and staff super accommodating. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! "
The price is SAR 520
SAR 599 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
The price is SAR 420
SAR 528 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Fern River Resort

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (104)
"Very nice hotel and close to the pier. "
The price is SAR 468
SAR 562 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Seaway Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1137)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is SAR 411
SAR 477 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Marea Sol Hotel

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice beachfront hotel with awesome views. Great place to stay with many dining options in the area."
The price is SAR 1,122
SAR 1,274 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1019)
"Nice, quiet, felt safe. "
The price is SAR 334
SAR 417 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (568)
"The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was tasty and well stocked. "
The price is SAR 475
SAR 549 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great family weekend comfortable big rooms. "
The price is SAR 435
SAR 504 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
"We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot"
The price is SAR 334
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Pacific Blue Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (704)
"Welcoming, cute, clean, delicious food, friendly staff and a wonderful location. "
Inn at Depot Hill

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1140)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is SAR 301
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1121)
"Nice hotel For travel at"
The price is SAR 348
SAR 402 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1124)
"Great place to visit. "
The price is SAR 426
SAR 536 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1041)
"Very comfortable room, convenient, beautiful swimming pool, close to downtown and beach."
The price is SAR 447
SAR 517 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (850)
"Cozy property in a great location "
Seaside Inn & Suites

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

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Great place"
The price is SAR 500
SAR 576 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (890)
"Very nice stay"
The price is SAR 716
SAR 815 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Monarch Cove Inn

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Good for the price and location"
Rio Vista Suites
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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 399 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 Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of California, Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 399 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, 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.