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Getting Here
Getting Here
Arriving by plane
Arriving by plane
While the city of Santa Cruz boasts many attractions, including the scenic UCSC campus, it's important to note that Santa Cruz itself does not have its own airport. We've compiled a list of recommended airports in the vicinity to help coordinate your travel plans.
Hotels in the Santa Cruz Area
Hotels in the Santa Cruz Area
We have arranged a block of rooms at a nearby hotel, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, exclusively for attendees of the Advising Graduate Student Conference. Please take advantage of this opportunity for special discounted rates. Though not immediately nearby campus, this hotel boasts a peaceful ambiance and stunning natural surroundings in the redwoods while attending the AGS Conference.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 8.3 miles from base of campus
6001 La Madrona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 440-1000
Group Code: UCSC
Booking Link: UCSC Convention Group
Please book by, Thursday, July 25th, 2024. This is the last day guests will be able to get the discounted rate.
Guests can also make their reservations on-line by using the following instructions linked here. Please read the full document for complete details to ensure you'll receive the UCSC AGS Conference Rate.
Reservations made through any of the following booking channels will not be able to receive the block discount:
Advance Purchase Reservation through Hilton
Point Redemption Reservation through Hilton
Third Party booking sites such as: Expedia, Travelocity, Etc.
Below is a list of hotels that have been used by UCSC employees in the past. There are other hotel and room accommodations in Santa Cruz and this is not an exhaustive list.
All Suites Best Western, 2.3 miles from base of campus
500 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-9898
Beach Street Inn, 2.8 miles from base of campus
125 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-3031
Chaminade Resort & Spa, 6.2 miles from base of campus
1 Chaminade Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 475-5600
Holiday Inn Express, 2.4 miles from base of campus
1410 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(800) 439 4745
Howard Johnson Santa Cruz, 3.7 miles from base of campus
130 W Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-7737
Hyatt Place, 5.3 miles from base of campus
407 Broadway
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 226-2300
Inn at Pasatiempo, 5.3 miles from base of campus
55 Highway 17
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5000
Mission Inn, 1.6 miles from base of campus
2250 Mission Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-5455
Ocean Pacific Lodge, 2.4 miles from base of campus
301 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 457-1234
Santa Cruz Dream Inn, 2.1 miles from base of campus
175 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-4330
Sea and Sand Inn, 2.1 miles from base of campus
201 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-3400
Seaway Inn, 2.4 miles from base of campus
176 W Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 471-9004
West Cliff Inn, 2.2 miles from base of campus
174 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 457-2200
Parking at the UC Santa Cruz Campus
Parking at the UC Santa Cruz Campus
Parking is very limited at UCSC and we encourage carpooling to campus if possible. A valid UCSC permit or ParkMobile payment is required to park in all parking spaces on campus.
AGS Attendees Parking
AGS Attendees Parking
We are happy to announce that parking permits will be provided for all AGS attendees free of cost!
There will be parking attendants at Stevenson lots 109 & 110 from 8am until 10am to issue parking permits to conference attendees. You must pick up a parking permit directly from the attendants. A parking map is below and linked here.
The lots closest to the Stevenson Event Center are 107, 109, and 110.
You may also park in lot 119 in Merrill College and lot 104, our East Remote/East Field Lot, though these are further away from the Stevenson Event Center.
Getting to the Stevenson Event Center
Getting to the Stevenson Event Center
From East Remote Lots
From East Remote Lots
View the shuttle directions from the East Remote Lot to Stevenson Event Center here. From the East remote Lot, hop on the white campus shuttle bus (loop buses) and ride 2 stops to the Cowell/Baytree Bookstore stop. Proceed through Cowell College to Stevenson. The campus shuttle/loop buses are free of charge.
View walking directions from the Eat Remote Lot to Stevenson Event Center here. The walk from the East Remote Lot to Stevenson Event Center is uphill and typically takes about 12-15 minutes. This route offers views of the campus and scenic views of the Monterey Bay.
From Stevenson Lots
From Stevenson Lots
Santa Cruz Metro
Santa Cruz Metro
The Santa Cruz METRO buses have routes across Santa Cruz that can take you to campus. Frequently used by students, staff, and faculty, the METRO is a great mode of transportation to get to and from campus. Please see the Santa Cruz METRO website for bus routes, fares pricing, schedules, and a real time map.
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