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Compare 885 hotels close to University of California with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,293 reviews
"Within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, and pier"
The price is $365
includes taxes & fees
$322 per night
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 494 reviews
"Nice and quiet area with plenty of parking and walkable to Downtown area"
The price is $120
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 512 reviews
"Nicely renovated, very clean, great location, lovely service"
The price is $227
includes taxes & fees
$199 per night
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,002 reviews
"Staff are friendly, helpful and genuine. Hotel is very nice and well decorated. It seems safe. Restaurant is good, lots of amenities."
The price is $211
includes taxes & fees
$184 per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
"Had a great weekend!! My girlfriend and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary. It was perfect except for we didn’t stay long enough!! Thank you for you’re hospitality "
The price is $407
includes taxes & fees
$359 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 543 reviews
"Hotel was clean and rooms were spacious. Elevator wait time was a little long only one elevator was working "
The price is $225
includes taxes & fees
$199 per night
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
"Amazing "
The price is $227
includes taxes & fees
$199 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
"Every thing was very nice"
The price is $255
includes taxes & fees
$224 per night
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,048 reviews
"Clean "
The price is $189
includes taxes & fees
$166 per night
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,007 reviews
"The room was otherwise fine, but we found a few dog hairs on the carpet "
The price is $130
includes taxes & fees
$113 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Continental Inn
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,007 reviews
"Everything is clean "
The price is $114
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Continental Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 908 reviews
"Great hotel with excellent parking. Very close to the board walk"
The price is $229
includes taxes & fees
$202 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 983 reviews
"Was a nice time. Room clean and quiet. Pool was nice. Hot tub smelled a little and there is no bar/ alcohol here. "
The price is $185
includes taxes & fees
$161 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,001 reviews
"Beautiful view and cozy room. "
The price is $374
includes taxes & fees
$333 per night
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 425 reviews
"It was an easy checkin and check out. The staff was nice and rooms were clean"
The price is $168
includes taxes & fees
$148 per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,004 reviews
"El desayuno muy pobre "
The price is $161
includes taxes & fees
$140 per night
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
"This place is run by real people who are happy to be there! Joe was amazing at welcoming us and providing us with information on how to maximize our time while in the area. In just a few steps you are on the sand. Great location! Highly recommended."
The price is $161
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Beachview Inn
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
"This is a very nice facility and we are looking forward to our next visit soon. Thank you to the staff they were very nice and helpful."
The price is $210
includes taxes & fees
$184 per night
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Los Gatos Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,006 reviews
"Beautiful room!!"
The price is $174
includes taxes & fees
$156 per night
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Los Gatos Lodge
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 679 reviews
"Great area"
The price is $148
includes taxes & fees
$129 per night
Jul 29 - Jul 30
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
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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 364 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?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Other good choices within 5 miles include Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz.

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

Expedia has 364 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?

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, 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, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and Wilder Ranch State Park.

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University of California, Santa Cruz Travel Info

Number of reviews
17,723
Closest neighborhoods
Westside Santa Cruz, Lower Ocean and Live Oak
Accommodation
885 hotels
Known landmarks
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Cowells Beach and Boardwalk Bowl
4-star hotels
Inn at Depot Hill, Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
3-star hotels
Pacific Blue Inn, Fern River Resort and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Lowest price
$114
Highest price
$407