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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Devin

NT$10,177

NT$13,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Jiexin

NT$7,096

NT$8,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$4,345

NT$5,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

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

4. Mission Inn

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

Judy

NT$2,970

NT$3,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

5. Seaway Inn

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

Myla

NT$4,053

NT$4,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

Philip

NT$3,693

NT$4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Grester

NT$3,759

NT$4,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

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

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

Anna

NT$3,828

NT$4,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

9. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Sofia

NT$3,762

NT$4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

cindy

NT$4,277

NT$4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

11. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Sharon

NT$2,884

NT$3,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Tasia

NT$2,399

NT$3,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

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

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

Jacob

NT$4,050

NT$4,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Alan

NT$3,085

NT$3,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

Molly

NT$5,930

NT$6,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

16. Casablanca On The Beach

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

Johnnie

NT$2,835

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

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

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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

Arturo

NT$3,693

NT$4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

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

18. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

NT$3,533

NT$4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

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

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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

Irinea

NT$2,430

NT$3,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

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

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

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

John

NT$2,268

NT$2,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 569 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,043 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,346 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 310 reviews	View

Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooooommmmm, Great food, Great people."

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel, would definitely stay here again"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel ! Great service , and great location !"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"When I arrived the guy at the front desk was kind and helpful. The room itself wasn’t clean, walls were gross. I did a wipe down of everything and brought my own bedding. Door didn’t close all the way which was concerning. But it would still lock."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

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8.2/10 (121 reviews)

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

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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 biking trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

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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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Town Clock

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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, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 accommodations 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?

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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 Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Mission Inn

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Marea Sol Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Seaside Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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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