University of California, Santa Cruz

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:350
Capacity:350
On-Site
Spaces:100
Spaces:100
Maximum
Overnight:350
Overnight:350
About
About University of California, Santa Cruz
Plan your next conference or event on the beautiful University of California Santa Cruz campus, overlooking the incredible Monterey Bay, surrounded by majestic redwood forests in Santa Cruz, CA. Our expanded Meeting Management Services serve both large and small groups and our accommodations are comfortable and affordable. For example, UC Santa Cruz offers large facilities such as Bay Tree Conference Center and College 10 Multi Use Room, which are perfect for hosting conventions and conferences. UC Santa Cruz’s events office is available to provide support for events including research talks, symposiums, conferences. and banquets on campus. The events office has experience planning each stage of your event, with expertise in management, logistics, production, and administration. The UC Santa Cruz team can provide immensely helpful services such as aiding with budget planning questions, arranging rooms, coordinating special events, and much more.
The Social Sciences Events office knows that no special event is complete without meal service, and recommends several local, sustainable caterers and restaurants that can service your event. The venue will also work with those planning to help design a menu that suits both your taste and budget. Call today and discover why UCSC is the best place to be!
The Social Sciences Events office knows that no special event is complete without meal service, and recommends several local, sustainable caterers and restaurants that can service your event. The venue will also work with those planning to help design a menu that suits both your taste and budget. Call today and discover why UCSC is the best place to be!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
San Jose - 40
San Francisco - 75
Monterey - 40
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San Jose - 40 minutes
CATERING
Daily rate includes 3 dining hall meals. Specialized catering also available: buffet, barbecues, breaks and special events.AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
350 Attendees
100 Spaces
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Theatre Style 395
TECHNOLOGY
Internet connectivity is available in meeting and guest rooms. Teleconference, video conference and computer labs are also available.OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
350 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Suite/Apt Style
Communal Semi-Private
Accommodations
Accommodations
350
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Suite/Apartment Style
Housing available in student apartments with all occupants sharing common areas - living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. All beds are twin size - either one or two to a room.
Housing available in student apartments with all occupants sharing common areas - living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. All beds are twin size - either one or two to a room.
| Residence Halls
Youth programs are typically housed in residential buildings with shared common bathrooms on each floor. Each participant brings his/her own bed and bath linens.
Youth programs are typically housed in residential buildings with shared common bathrooms on each floor. Each participant brings his/her own bed and bath linens.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Biking
Hiking
Running
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
350
Overall
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 90 Classroom Style
We offer a variety of classrooms accommodating from 20 - 90 people.
We offer a variety of classrooms accommodating from 20 - 90 people.
Our Lecture Halls can accommodate from 128 - 473 people.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
Daily rate includes 3 dining hall meals. Specialized catering also available: buffet, barbecues, breaks and special events.Dining Options
All meals (except those catered by your group) will be served in one of our campus dining halls. You will have several entre options at each meal including vegetarian choices.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
San Jose - 40 minutesNearby Cities
San Jose - 40 miles | San Francisco - 75 miles | Monterey - 40Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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Ride the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and enjoy our spectacular beachfront setting on beautiful Monterey Bay.
Ride the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and enjoy our spectacular beachfront setting on beautiful Monterey Bay.
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See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads on your next visit to the San Francisco or Monterey Bay Areas.
See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads on your next visit to the San Francisco or Monterey Bay Areas.
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On a full day wine tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you can typically visit up to 5 wineries.
On a full day wine tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you can typically visit up to 5 wineries.
Services
Services
Services
We offer services from budget planning to on-site logistics including web registrations.
UCSC operates free shuttle buses (Monday - Friday) to transport visitors and students around the campus. The shuttles run on regularly scheduled routes.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"Over the past 20 years, conferences at UCSC enhance our International reputation. Our participants are enchanted with the 2,000 acre UCSC campus overlooking the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean. We are happy with the modern facilities, the wonderful staff and healthy meals. Santa Cruz is a vacation destination, and UCSC is the essence of a educational/vacation." Teresa Epstein, NLP University~
"The campus of UCSC and its staff have been providing Camp SEA Lab with tremendous customer service each summer catered to suit our needs. Our program participants love to experience the magic of the redwoods that meets the sea!" Amity Wood,Program Manager -Camp SEA Lab
"We rely on UCSC Conference Services and their amazing staff for housing our seasonal personnel." Jennifah Chard - Shakespeare Santa Cruz
