Hotel Paradox exterior
External view of the Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz
External view of the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
External view of the Hampton by Hilton
birds fly over the water in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County is full of many beautiful places to explore and fun things to do. With over 14 state parks, wineries, museums, farmer’s markets, surfing, shopping, there are plenty of things to do. Visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroads, the Santa Cruz Wharf, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and other attractions that are quintessentially Santa Cruz County. Check out all the things to do in Santa Cruz County!

UC Santa Cruz campus entrance sign

Ensuring a seamless arrival for our valued alumni is our top priority. For those traveling from out of town, getting to UC Santa Cruz is a straightforward trip from several major areas. Get directions to campus from Northern California, Southern and Central California, and more.

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View of porter campus, aerial

Santa Cruz sits at the northern tip of Monterey Bay on the Central California coast, just about 75 miles south of San Francisco. Accessing the UCSC campus is a breeze with several major highways leading to Santa Cruz, and with the convenience of nearby international airports in San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey.

Last modified: Feb 07, 2025