Note: If you or your intended guests have had any influenza-like symptoms within the last seven days, we are asking that you reschedule your visit until the fever has been gone for 24 hours. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and healthy. For more details, please refer to UC Santa Cruz - H1N1 Flu: Helping you stay informed … and healthy.

Often cited as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, UC Santa Cruz's physical setting offers a diverse blend of award-winning architecture and a natural environment of redwood forests, scenic ocean views, and open meadows.

Visiting UC Santa Cruz is the best way to experience the campus. We invite you to reserve a space on a student-led tour, or you can explore the links below to view the campus online.

Maps of the Campus
Detailed maps and directions.

Visitor Guide
Guide to UC Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz area. Maps, activities, list of local accommodations. Published in May 2009.

Self-Guided Tour
Tour and map for families or small groups visiting UCSC on their own. Published in July 2009.