On-campus housing
Shared on-campus housing can be booked through the IRIS registration page.
The prices listed below for the on-campus housing include full board (three meals per day) and on-campus parking.
- 9/Lewis Apartments, single bedroom (3 per shared bathroom): USD 156.00 /person/night
- 9/Lewis Apartments, single bedroom (2 per shared bathroom): USD 233.00 /person/night
- Cowell Apartments, single bedroom (2 per shared bathroom): USD 156.00 /person/night
(please note, the Cowell Apartments are located approximately a 10-minute walk from the Dining Hall and the Pre-SUSY lecture room) - Whole Apartment (families only): USD 369.39 /person/night
Note: Participants sharing an Apartment (with a shared bathroom) will each have their own bedroom.
Participants of the Pre-SUSY school are strongly encouraged to arrange for on-campus accommodations. Since the Pre-SUSY lectures will take place at Colleges 9 and John R. Lewis, the 9/Lewis Apartments are the most convenient of the campus housing choices. For those participants who would rather stay off-campus, see the hotel options below. Keep in mind that particiants who choose a off-campus hotel option will need to arrange for transportation to the Pre-SUSY lectures.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
Alternatively, we have negotiated rates at Santa Cruz hotels. Participants wishing to stay at an hotel have to contact the hotel directly for their reservation. Campus meal packages and parking permits can be purchased at the time of registration at the IRIS page.
More information about hotels is collected here.
Several more Santa Cruz hotels can be found e.g. on Mission Street and Ocean Street.
Fairfiled Inn & Suites Santa Cruz by Marriott
webpage
Address: 2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nightly rate of USD 149 + taxes (prices subject to change)
Call-in Reservations: 831-420-0777 (ask for UCSC discount)
Mission Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
webpage
Address: 2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nightly rate, weekday: USD 179.10 + taxes
Nightly rate, weekend: USD 314.10 + taxes
Use promo code UCSC when booking online
Or call the hotel directly at 831-425-5455 and ask for the UCSC discount
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
webpage
Address: 1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
King Bed: USD 169 + taxes
2 Queen Beds: USD 179 + taxes
Booking deadline: July 20, 2025 (reservations after this date subject to availability)
Cancellation policy: Free cancellations or modifications up to 24 hours before arrival (3:00 pm local time)
Late cancellations, modifications, or no shows will be charged one night's room and tax
Check-In: 3:00pm, check out: 11:00 am.
Hotel Paradox
webpage
Address: 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Group rate: USD 184 + taxes,
Available dates: August 10 - August 16
Online Booking Link: Book the group rate for pre-SUSY
Booking Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
webpage
Address: 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Conference room block: August 11 - August 15, rate USD 399 + taxes
Booking deadline: 30 days before arrival
Booking link
For stays outside the conference room block, call Dream Inn Reservations at 844-291-9681
