University of California Tours

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Hotel H-Wood

Hotel H-Wood

2.5 out of 5
Hollywood
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Price was $1,014, price is now $549 per person
$549
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.2/10 (640 reviews)
You get exactly what you expect for the price. No amenities, basically a room with a bed and a locked door. Staff was polite. Towels were minimal and looked old.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Malibu Country Inn

Malibu Country Inn

3 out of 5
Central Malibu
Price was $1,298, price is now $655 per person
$655
per person
Jan 21 - Jan 28
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Quiet, clean room. We enjoyed the view even though it was mostly freeway!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
South of Wilshire
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Price was $1,222, price is now $637 per person
$637
per person
Feb 12 - Feb 16
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great staff and location . Would return .

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Reviews of University of California

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
275
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
168
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
83
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
14
1 - Terrible 3%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

super strange campus vibe

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful campus

5/5 - Excellent

Noemijane

Family Thanksgiving Day

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful campus with plenty of wildlife and quiet places to study

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s close to the boardwalk and restaurants. And close to UCSC

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The bridges are beautiful!  The whole campus is just gorgeous!

Popular places to visit

Ocean Street

Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Mission Santa Cruz

Mission Santa Cruz

4.5/5(12 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.

Mission Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue

Pacific Avenue

4.5/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Avenue

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Explore the lovely green spaces of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

University Terrace Dog Park

After visiting University Terrace Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

University Terrace Dog Park

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Best Lodging Options Near University of California

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St Santa Cruz CA
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 out of 5
555 Highway 17 Santa Cruz CA
Inn At Pasatiempo
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Continental Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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