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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

West Athens

$418

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,597 reviews)

the hotel was clean but it is an older property. Staff was friendly and helpful when it came to disclosing fees

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Los Angeles Deluxe Suites - 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms

Hollywood

$693

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)

Most appreciative of the space, proximity to shopping, sightseeing and most impressed with the rapid response from the host with our questions.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove

$501

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)

Great customer service

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Reviews of University of California

4.2

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

275

4 - Good

168

3 - Okay

83

2 - Disappointing

11

1 - Terrible

14

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Best Lodging Options Near University of California

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA

Inn At Pasatiempo

555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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