General Information: All of these accommodations are in Santa Cruz, and the nightly rates do not include tax and are subject to availability. There is no lodging in Santa Cruz that is within walking distance to UCSC; however, all of these hotels are within walking distance of restaurants. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk (admissions fee) is open on weekends for rides, games, and food.
1505 Ocean Street
831.457-8000
On busy Ocean Street, when you first come into Santa Cruz.
2250 Mission Street
831.425-5455
On busy Mission Street/Highway 1, somewhat close to campus.
176 West Cliff Drive
831.471-9004
Across from Dream Inn; some rooms with views; near beach, wharf, boardwalk.
CRASH SPACE
There is a limited amount of crash space for graduate students attending CUSP. If you are interested in crash space, please email Scott AnderBois by Friday, November 6, and let him know which nights you would like to stay (Friday, Saturday, or both), and whether you have any restrictions (e.g., cat allergy, preferred gender of host, etc.) and he will try to pair you up with a suitable host.