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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Jiexin

RM1,140

RM1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Frank

RM570

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

3. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Roxanna

RM530

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Erin

RM374

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Ingrid

RM466

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Grester

RM507

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Natalya

RM483

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Sharon

RM445

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.7 km from University Terrace Dog Park

James

RM303

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Brooke

RM572

RM659 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Bertha

RM394

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Steve

RM515

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Molly

RM817

RM932 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

14. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Johnnie

RM358

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

15. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Shawna

RM445

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

16. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Michael

RM254

RM337 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Michael

RM286

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Curtis

RM278

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Arturo

RM489

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from University Terrace Dog Park

Carlos

RM211

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top University Terrace Dog Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The pool and the hot tub could use a good clean. The temperature was perfect/ Also as paying adults just give us the whole beer at the beer and wine complementary hour"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The property is close enough to the Boardwalk to walk. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was clean but dated, but if you need a kitchen, you have one although no utensils of any kind. So if you plan to cook, you'll need to bring your own pots, pans, utensils, etc. I took a griddle and food that could be microwaved as we had three children with us. Most other hotels I looked at, we would have needed to reserve two rooms to accomodate all of us. We had two bedrooms but only one TV, would have been better to have one in each room."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place! Enjoyed the stay great location."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room our second night. I would stay again just mindful of the room location. Maybe a top floor"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This property is beautifully landscaped with very nice, clean rooms. It offers a free breakfast with many choices. If you have mobility issues, be aware there is no elevator and the breakfast room is on the second floor. It is not extremely close to the wharf or boardwalk, so plan to drive or Uber there unless you’re an avid walker. Staff was very friendly & responsive."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the spacious room (king bed and couch) although we didn’t use the pull out couch it had 2 tvs and separate areas to enjoy in case you have more than 2 people."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"

Other attractions near University Terrace Dog Park

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

8.4/10 (103 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University Terrace Dog Park?

University Terrace Dog Park is located in Nobel. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University Terrace Dog Park?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from University Terrace Dog Park. Another good choice is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to University Terrace Dog Park?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University Terrace Dog Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University Terrace Dog Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near University Terrace Dog Park.

What can I see and do near University Terrace Dog Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory or Lighthouse Point Park. Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for University Terrace Dog Park hotels

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Seaway Inn

4. Mission Inn

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8. Pacific Blue Inn

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

14. Casablanca On The Beach

15. Rio Vista Suites

16. Beachview Inn

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Compare popular hotels close to University Terrace Dog Park

Top University Terrace Dog Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Other attractions near University Terrace Dog Park

Mission Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Neary Lagoon Park

Williams-Reynolds House

Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

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