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When is the best time to visit University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)?

Visiting University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) depends on a number of factors, including the season, your schedule, and a lot of uncontrollable variables. We recommend you visit University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) twice if you’re serious about enrolling – at least one visit should be when students are on campus and school is in session. Be sure to take note of the town of Santa Cruz as well. Remember that Santa Cruz is also catering to 16231 students, so think critically about whether the community would feel too big or too small for your personal liking.

Where do families stay when they visit University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)?

The University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) admissions office likely has a list of accommodations they recommend. In addition to that list, consult the CampusReel VR feature to explore hotels nearby in Santa Cruz. For your convenience, below is a list of hotels to consider and that you can also preview in CampusReel VR.

  • Seaway Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Babbling Brook Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Howard Johnson at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • HO JO at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Fireside Inn Santa Cruz By The Beach, Boardwalk And Bowling at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Sea and Sand Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Coastview Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • The Islander Motel at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Hotel Solares at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Comfort Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Aqua Breeze Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • River View Villa at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Rio Vista Suites at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Ocean Lodge at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Best Western Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Quality Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Ramada Limited Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Mission Inn & Suites at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Ocean Gate Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Hotel Santa Cruz Beach Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Ocean Pacific Lodge at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Salt Air Lodge at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Boca Del Cielo Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Oceana Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Capri Motel Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Adobe on Green Street Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Boardwalk at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Beachview Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Pacific Blue Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Surf City Inn & Suites at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
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  • Hostel Santa Cruz Hostel Society at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Beach Street Inn and Suites at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)
  • Hinds Victorian Guest House at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)

What do families do in Santa Cruz when they visit University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)?

It depends but there are a variety of activities and things to do in and around Santa Cruz. We recommend using the virtual immersion tab on CampusReel to take a tour at University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) and see for yourself how the student make use of Santa Cruz.

What buildings should I look at when I visit University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC)?

For your convenience, below is a list of all buildings that you can visit from CampusReel. We encourage you to compare you experience of the buildings on CampusReel with your in-person visit if you decide to take one.

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Hi, i'm sajia!
Campus
Welcome to the amazing University of California, Santa Cruz. You are the lucky winner of a this awesome tour with me! I am a second year majoring in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies. I am super excited to show you my home. I hope you have your walking shoes on! :)
00:01:03
Sajia's morning routine + typical lecture hall
Campus
Today is my first day of Spring quarter classes! Come along on my morning routine to see a little bit of my daily commute. In this video you will also see a preview of a typical lecture hall. The lecture hall is called the Earth and Marine Sciences lecture hall B206. It holds about 300 people.
00:01:47
Lecture hall #2
Academics
This video talks a little about how classes work at UCSC and also shows you another preview of a lecture hall. UCSC runs on a quarter system which means classes run for 10 weeks at a time then we have a break in between. On average, students take 3 classes at a time and then supplemental discussion sections as well. Classes for first and second years are usually always big lectures, but as you declare your major and become more concentrated, you will have classes with no more than 35 students. This lecture hall is called Thimann Lecture hall and holds about 200 students.
00:01:06
Holi festival at ucsc
This video shows UCSC's 5th annual Holi Festival. Unfortunately, I was not able to film an intro because of the dust getting into my camera. However, Holi, known as the Festival of Colors or as the Festival of love, is an ancient Hindu religious festival. The Holi festival has created a positive environment at UCSC during the spring where we can see students celebrating love through colors. Students are seen playfully throwing colored powder up in the air and on other students regardless of their race and ethnicity. The festival has a significance of bringing people together through laughter and bridging the social gap between students on campus. The Holi Festival is sponsored by the UCSC Student Union Assembly, Indian Student Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and the Dean of Students Office.
00:02:49
Men's volleyball game day!
In this video I give you a quick tour of Rachel Carson college which is another residential college. In addition, you get a preview of what game days are like at UCSC. UCSC is a D3 school part of NCAA. Although we are not a huge sporting campus, students always show up to support their fellow slugs on game days. The game takes place in the West Field House which is our second gym on campus. Though this gym is a lot smaller in comparison to the Wellness Center on the East side.
00:02:14
Getting to know lea
Campus
Meet my friend and housemate, Lea! Lea talks a little about her time at UCSC and offer some advice to incoming freshman.
00:02:58
A look inside of the porter apartments
Dorms
My friend Shana gives you a tour of the Porter Apartments! The apartments are usually housing for continuing students but can be available to first year students.
00:03:05
Time to grub: my favorite spot to eat
Food
Join me and my housemates at my favorite spot to eat at the Rachel Carson cafe. My favorite sandwich from here is called El Luchador--chorizo, chicken, lettuce tomato, onions and cheese! I also talk a little about the meal plans offered on campus.
00:02:11
My fav spot to chill: the infamous porter squiggle
Campus
Check out my favorite spot to take a nap between classes or watch the sunset. The Porter Squiggle is famous for its "mysteriousness". Students love to hangout here between classes or take really cool pictures. Try Googling "Porter Squiggle" and see the plethora of creative photos taken here.
00:02:10
Welcome to the quarry plaza!
Campus
The Quarry Plaza is where everything comes together. In the Quarry, we have our bookstore, express store, cafe Iveta, Student Union assembly (which is our student government system), SOAR (Student organization advising and resources), and the Bike Co-op! The Quarry is also a place where students like to hangout in between classes because it's central to our busiest part of campus. Students will often hold fundraisers offering pastries, drinks, and my personal favorite, thai iced tea! In addition to the fundraisers, students also hold protests, recruitment sessions, and concerts here. Daniel Caesar performed in our Quarry Plaza in the Spring of 2017!
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