University of California, Santa Cruz
Conference Services
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
350Largest Group
100Meeting Rooms
Rachel Carson College Plaza
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- Overview
- Event Spaces
- Accommodations
- Catering
- Dining
- Services
- Area Attractions
- Testimonials
Plan your next conference or camp on the beautiful UCSC campus, overlooking the incredible Monterey Bay, surrounded by majestic redwood forests. Our expanded Meeting Management Services serve both large and small groups and our accommodations are comfortable and affordable. Call today and discover why UCSC is the best place to be!
Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:
San Jose - 40
San Francisco - 75
Monterey - 40
San Francisco - 75
Monterey - 40
Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:
San Jose / 40
Availability:
Housing accommodations available mid-June through August.
Room Type(s):
Residence Halls
Suite/Apt Style
Suite/Apt Style
Bath Type(s):
Communal Semi-Private
Largest Group:
350
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
100
Largest Theatre Style:
395
Technology:
Internet connectivity in meeting and guest rooms. Teleconference, video conference and computer labs available.
Food & Beverage:
Daily rate includes 3 dining hall meals. Specialized catering also available: buffet, barbecues, breaks and special events.
Special Rates and Packages:
$108.90 per day (double occupancy) includes 3 meals.
Phone:
831-459-4828
Overnight Accommodations Available:
June
July
August
July
August
Ideally Suited For:
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Event Spaces
| Meeting Room | Descriptions | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms | We offer a variety of classrooms accommodating from 20 - 90 people. | |
| Lecture Halls | Our Lecture Halls can accommodate from 128 - 473 people. |
Accommodations
| Facility | # of Rooms | # of Beds | Room Type | Bath Type | A/C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Conference Housing | Suite/Apartment Style | Shared | no | ||
| Youth Programs | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
Catering
Dining
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Campus Dining Halls
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.
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Meeting Management | We offer services from budget planning to on-site logistics including web registrations. |
| Campus Shuttles | UCSC operates free shuttle buses (Monday - Friday) to transport visitors and students around the campus. The shuttles run on regularly scheduled routes. |
Area Attractions
| Attraction | Description |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Ride the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and enjoy our spectacular beachfront setting on beautiful Monterey Bay. |
| Roaring Camp Railroads | See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads on your next visit to the San Francisco or Monterey Bay Areas. |
| Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries | On a full day wine tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you can typically visit up to 5 wineries. |
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~
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
Camp Sea Lab
- "We rely on UCSC Conference Services and their amazing staff for housing our seasonal personnel." Jennifah Chard - Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Shakespeare Santa Cruz
