UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Nestled amongst redwood forests and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it’s a truly unique and vibrant university.
UC Santa Cruz: 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Date Picture Taken: November, 2023
I drove to UC Santa Cruz from San Francisco for a day trip. I went along Highway 1, which closely follows the ocean.
My first stop was the city of Half Moon Bay. This is the ocean side of the town.
The boat docking area of the city
Further down the Highway 1 is Pomponio State Beach.
I also stopped at Bean Hollow State Beach
Further down the Highway 1 is Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Panoramic view of the park
Another panoramic view of the park
This view is what I imagined when I thought about a lighthouse.
Waddell Beach
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz Financial Aid Office
There are many wooden bridges like this on campus
The central area where the bookstore and a cafe are located
This road leads to the main library
A student area that used to be the campus bookstore
Campus bus stop. The campus is large, and buildings are sparsely located, so the bus is needed to go from one location to another.
Cowell College. UC Santa Cruz is unique in its residential college system, comprising 10 distinct colleges, each with its own vibe and personality. From the artsy Porter College to the laid-back Cowell College, you’ll find your own little community within the larger campus.
Each college has its own dining hall, social events, and traditions, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where you’ll quickly make friends.
Upper East Field – This athletic field overlooks the Monterey Bay. This field is the most beautiful athletic field that I have seen.
One more time
Back to Cowell College
Next to Cowell College is Stevenson College
A class room
Across a traffic road and climbing a hill is Crown College.
Crown College
Next to Crown College is Merrill College
Merrill College dormitory
Crown College again
Down from the Crown College to College Nine and Ten.
College Nine
The Dining Hall
College Ten
One of the buses that loop around the campus
The campus itself is stunning, nestled amidst redwood forests and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Every walk to class is a scenic adventure.
This bridge leads to science buildings
Natural Sciences Building
The Science and Engineering Library
Inside the library
Where are the books? The library is mainly used as the student’s study area instead of having books for borrowing.
A lecture hall
A short walk to the main library
The main lobby of the library is now a cafe and study area
Inside the library
Some books are still located in the library.
To my car to go back to San Francisco. I took pictures only part of the university.
