Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz

Name: Arboretum at the University of California
Address: Santa Cruz, United States
Telephone: +1 831 427 2998

#15 among attractions in Santa Cruz

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Arboretum at the University of California

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The Arboretum & Botanic Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is located on the campus of the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the United States. ()

Elevation: 436 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°58'58"N, 122°3'36"W

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WestsideSanta Cruz United States

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+1 831 427 2998

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Day trips

Arboretum at the University of California – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Undertow Roller Coaster, Long Marine Laboratory, Mission Santa Cruz, Natural Bridges State Beach.

2.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz
68 min walk • Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride was built by Maurer Söhne and is the only spinning roller coaster in Northern California.
2.3 miS
Museum, Aquarium, Science museum
Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz
60 min walk • The University of California, Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus consists of five main institutions: UCSC's Long Marine Laboratory, UCSC's Coastal Biology Building, the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and the Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center.
1.8 miE
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
46 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
2 miS
Park
Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
50 min walk • Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre California state park in Santa Cruz, California, in the United States. The park features a natural bridge across a section of the beach. It is also well known as a hotspot to see monarch butterfly migrations.
0.9 miN
Library
McHenry Library, Santa Cruz
23 min walk • The McHenry Library is the arts, humanities, and social sciences library of the University of California, Santa Cruz. It was named after the founding chancellor of the university, Dean E. McHenry.
1.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
47 min walk • The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. It is owned by the City of Santa Cruz and is located at 307 Church Street.
2 miE
Museum, History museum
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz
52 min walk • The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is a nonprofit educational institution and museum founded in 1996 and located in Santa Cruz, California, at the downtown McPherson Center. Its mission is to ignite shared experiences and unexpected connections, using art and history to build a stronger, more connected community.
2 miE
Park
Octagon Building, Santa Cruz
50 min walk • Known informally as the Octagon Building, the redbrick octagonal building at 118 Cooper Street in Santa Cruz, California was built in 1882, adjacent to the first County Court House, to serve as the County Hall of Records.
2.6 miSE
Piers and boardwalks
Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz
66 min walk • The Santa Cruz Wharf is a wharf in Santa Cruz, California, United States, known for fishing, boat tours, viewing sea lions, dining, nightlife and gift shops.
2.4 miSE
36°57'48"N • 122°1'30"W
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - Unofficial, Santa Cruz
61 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Tourist information
2.1 miSE
36°58'15"N • 122°1'34"W
Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Santa Cruz
53 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arboretum at the University of California?

Nearby attractions include Cowell Lime Works, Santa Cruz (14 min walk), McHenry Library, Santa Cruz (23 min walk).

How to get to Arboretum at the University of California by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arboretum at the University of California:

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UCSC Arboretum • Lines: 10, 15, 16, 19, 20, 20D, 22, 41, 42, Loop (8 min walk)
Empire Grade & Tosca Terrace • Lines: 10, 16, 20, 20D, 22, 41, 42 (6 min walk)