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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Frank

S$199

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Roxanna

S$204

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

KimLien

S$160

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Linda

S$181

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Grester

S$199

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Lisa

S$175

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Natalya

S$179

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Sharon

S$151

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Anthony

S$135

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Bertha

S$138

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Steve

S$192

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Siddharth

S$94

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Irinea

S$112

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

14. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Madeline

S$234

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Michael

S$111

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

16. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

James

S$103

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Shawna

S$181

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Justin

S$106

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Arturo

S$183

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

20. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Kyle

S$134

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"The location worked well for the activities that I planned. The breakfast was suitable for my needs. The staff very helpful. The room was spacious. The hotel is has two stories and no elevator. Fortunately they sent a message to make me aware of this and I got a needed first floor room."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Room is clean"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Other attractions near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Other good choices within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.

What can I see and do near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory or Lighthouse Point Park. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at Pleasure Point Park, University Terrace Dog Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8. Pacific Blue Inn

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

14. Casablanca On The Beach

15. Beachview Inn

16. National 9 Santa Cruz

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

20. Salt Air Lodge

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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hotel Solares

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Mission Santa Cruz

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Williams-Reynolds House

Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Town Clock

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