Santa Clara University

Campus & Location - Northern California

Undergraduate Admission
Santa Cruz

Visit Santa Cruz (40 miles from campus) to surf, soak up more than 300 days of sunshine, kayak, and beach worship. More photos Go




It's no exaggeration to say some of the most beautiful areas in the world are within reach of the University. Many of Northern California's most exciting and scenic areas are just a short drive from SCU.

The Pacific Ocean and the beaches of Santa Cruz are 40 miles away. Less then 50 miles north of SCU lies the magnificent city of San Francisco. In an hour-and-a-half you could be whale watching in Monterey. Take weekend trips to go hiking in Yosemite or skiing at Lake Tahoe. You have to see the area's wild and diverse beauty to believe it.

Here are just some of the great places near SCU:
Beaches/Coastal Areas
  Santa Cruz

  Half Moon Bay

  Monterey Bay
San Francisco
  Events and Festivals

  Nightlife

  Off the beaten path
  Sports and Activities
National and State Parks
 
Yosemite
  Pinnacles

  Big Basin

  Castle Rock
Lakes
  Lake Tahoe

  Donner Lake

  Clear Lake