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A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

1. Beach Street Inn and Suites

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

Julie

NT$4,594

NT$5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Elizabeth

NT$8,472

NT$11,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

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

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Henry

NT$9,408

NT$10,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Antionette

NT$4,520

NT$5,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Katharine

NT$3,450

NT$4,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

6. Seaway Inn

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

Mina

NT$5,211

NT$5,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

7. Mission Inn

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

Terry

NT$3,479

NT$4,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Joe

NT$4,185

NT$4,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

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

Natalya

NT$4,119

NT$4,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

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

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

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

Monika

NT$3,845

NT$4,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Nicole

NT$2,800

NT$3,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

12. Edgewater Beach Inn

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

April

NT$2,696

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

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.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Joyce

NT$2,520

NT$3,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

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

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

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brooke

NT$5,066

NT$5,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

Molly

NT$5,947

NT$6,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

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

Steve

NT$4,374

NT$5,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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 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.

17. Rio Vista Suites

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

Sara

NT$3,144

NT$4,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

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.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

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

David

NT$3,128

NT$4,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

19. Beachview Inn

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

Javier

NT$2,407

NT$3,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Bertha

NT$2,934

NT$3,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 483 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,044 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,355 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,624 reviews	View

Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff, very clean room, nice pool & hot tub. Great value!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and parking was comfortable. It was nice having lunch on the front patio."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"My biggest question would be why on earth are the towels grey…? They don’t look clean even if they are, but also they don’t look like the color is intentionally chosen… they’re pale grey and look as though they just don’t get washed properly."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet, new building. Great staff. Beachfront and right by boardwalk location."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, spacious room, comfy bed and a reasonable price; all good!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, as was the Aperol Spritz. The location could not have been better. Valet parking so easy. Helpful, effective staff. Everywhere I looked there was some decorative accent impressive enough to photograph. I could hear the ocean from my pool view room. I’m leaving against my will, can’t wait to go back. When I get home I guarantee no one will greet me with a smile and glass of champagne!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good

"Check in was quick, room is clean and this location has food options in walking distance, breakfast is OK but not many options and parking is $20 per day. Good thing is they have a Tesla EV charger for two parkings"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and room was clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. All the people had left the area. Quiet. Reasonable. Thank you."

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Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 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.

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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 biking trails.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip 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 biking 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 trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking 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 check out 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, check out the 6 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 Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

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

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.

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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. Beach Street Inn and Suites

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Seaway Inn

7. Mission Inn

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Edgewater Beach Inn

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. Casablanca On The Beach

19. Beachview Inn

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Top University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott 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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