Student Life Resources

2–5 km radius city life information around the university: housing, supermarkets, dining, transit, safety, healthcare, and job market insights.

City title

Location
Tag

Summary...

Car-free living... Living cost... Job hub...
UC Santa Cruz campus and city view

Housing

Shared room
1B apartment
Student areas
More housing details

Food

Campus meals
Off-campus
Groceries
More about dining & groceries

Transit

Car-free living
Campus buses
Airport access
More about transit

Safety & Health

Campus safety
Health Center
Nearby hospital
More safety & health details

Economy & Jobs

Main industries
Job friendliness
Commute to job hubs
More about economy & jobs

Official Links

University homepage Global / International office Silicon Valley Extension Professonal Education On-campus housing Off-campus housing Student Health & Counseling Campus Police Local transit

City Life Photos

Dining and cafés around UC Santa Cruz campus

Forest-style cafés and student dining spots around UC Santa Cruz.

Beaches and coastal views near UC Santa Cruz

Beaches and coastal views a short ride from the UCSC campus.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at night

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with seaside rides, games, and evening lights.

UC Santa Cruz campus in the redwoods

UC Santa Cruz hilltop campus in the redwoods overlooking the city and coastline.