University of California, Santa Cruz — student housing nearby (2026)

🌲 A Breathtaking Natural Sanctuary and Park-Like Setting This grounds offer an absolutely stunning experience for nature lovers, hikers, and casual travelers alike. While many people only associate this location with academics, I came here strictly as an outside visitor. I am NOT A STUDENT just enjo

This is my first time to visit this campus. I have visited many college campuses, but this one is so unique. It puts you in mind of a National Park! Visitors can enter the hiking trails and park in paid parking thru Pay Park. There are beautiful redwood trees, with undergrowth of ferns. The mascot o

Compared with UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz feels more distinctive, creative, and worth serious consideration. UCSC has a unique campus environment, stronger personality, and better connections to technology, research, environmental science, computing, and the broader Bay Area innovation economy. It feels

A beautiful campus and the perfect place to learn and grow into who you will be. I attended UCSC from 1991 to 1995 and loved every single minute. The courses, the instructors, the location, the vibe, the city itself, it is near perfect. I was the Porter college commencement speaker in 1995. I took m