Note: August 4-6 is a popular time in Santa Cruz, and rooms are filling up quickly. Please book ASAP.
Please make sure to check with your hotel of choice and please book early. Rates are subject to change at any time. When booking, request whether a UCSC affiliate discount is available. Discounts we know about are listed by the hotel.
AirBnB may also be an option for your stay in Santa Cruz.
A map of hotel locations can be found here .
Hotel Paradox
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-425-7100.
4.6 Miles from Core West parking.
$169/night for a King or 2 Queen beds with UCSC discount. When you call, ask for the UCSC Business Travel rate (which is subject to availability).
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
1410 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-466-9100.
4.6 miles from Core West parking.
$364/night for 1 King bed, or $399 for 2 Queen beds.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-457-1234.
4.6 miles from Core West parking.
$179.10 for 1 King bed, or $197.10-$215.00 for 2 Queen beds. Price includes UCSC discount.
Darling House
314 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-458-1958.
4.4 miles from Core West parking.
$450/night for 2 beds, some with ocean views. 4 rooms available as of 6/30.
West Cliff Inn
174 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-457-2200.
4.3 miles from Core West parking.
$369-$399/night for 1 king. 2 left as of 6/30.
Hilton, Scotts Valley & Santa Cruz
6001 La Madrona Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-440-1000.
8.3 miles from Core West parking.
3 night minimum. Average $240-$269/night for 1 King or 2 Queen beds.
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-426-4330.
4.6 miles to Core West parking.
Group Reservations, Director of Sales: 831-460-5007
Limited availability. $639/night for 1 King or 2 Queens. Ask for UCSC discount.
Babbling Brook Inn
1025 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-427-2437.
3.7 miles from Core West parking.
Sold out on 8/4. On 8/5: $274-$285 for 2 rooms.
Mission Inn
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-425-5455.
3.7 miles from Core West parking.
Sold out as of 6/30.
Comfort Inn
110 Plymouth St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-426-2664.
5.1 miles from Core West parking.
Sold out as of 6/30.
The CANDELS workshop is located on the University of California, Santa Cruz Campus. Click here for directions to campus. Once on campus, the following maps may be useful
Google Map with locations
Driving map from base of campus
Walking map from Core West to ISB
There are a number of lodging options in the City of Santa Cruz, some of which provide discounts for UCSC affiliates.
Parking for the CANDELS workshop will be at the Core West parking structure on UCSC Campus. Please see the maps sections for more details
A parking permit is required for the Friday session, and can be purchased through the registration website. Parking is free on weekends.
Parking passes can be picked up on the second floor of the Core West parking lot from 8 to 10 am, Friday Aug. 4. To pick up parking passes at other times, please use a temporary parking space at the end of Red Hill Rd next to ISB. Once parked, come into the ISB building and find the organizers to pick it up. If you are unable to find us, please call the organizers at 831-471-7439.
The Conference Dinner is from 6 - 9:30 PM at the Cowell College Provost's House. It is an informal buffet. Children are welcome.
Light snacks will be provided on all three days, and lunch on Friday and Saturday. The conference dinner is on Saturday.
For other meals, Santa Cruz has a lively restaurant scene. There are many restaurants downtown, please check Yelp for recommendations. Restaurants near the wharf or the harbor offer beautiful views of the ocean. See Yelp for recommendations.
Santa Cruz is a lively and fascinating tourist destination with lots to do. Please see the following links for example attractions:
Santa Cruz City Attractions
Trip Advisor: Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz.org Attractions
Trip Advisor: Monterey
