Rates
Summer season 2026 room and board package
June 21–August 28, 2026
Rates are per person, per night, and include three meals per day—beginning with dinner on the day of arrival and ending with lunch on the day of departure. Rates are based on a 30-person, 3-night minimum. Higher rates may apply for shorter stays or smaller groups.
Each room is furnished with an extra-long twin bed, desk, and clothing storage for each occupant.
| Program | Rate per person |
|---|---|
| Youth programs Shared room, double occupancy Bed and bath linens not included Linen rentals available | $102.07 – programs less than 3 weeks $95.19 – programs longer than 3 weeks |
| Adult standard apartment Bed and bath linens included | $146.68 – shared room, double occupancy $161.81 – single bedroom |
Meeting rooms and special event areas
| Facility | Rate |
|---|---|
| Classrooms (20-80 people) | $60–150 |
| Social space/lounges | $110–150 |
| Lecture halls (81-473 people) | $100–250 |
| Patios/outdoor events | $200–300 |
| Multipurpose meeting rooms | $110–190 |
| Event centers/dining halls | $370–430 |
| Recreational facilities | Various |
Catered events
| Event | Rate per person |
|---|---|
| Coffee break: beverage and snack | $6–10 |
| Boxed lunch | $12–17 |
| Buffet lunch | $16–25 |
| Reception | $15–25 |
| Buffet dinner | $20–30 |
| Barbecue | $20–30 |
| Rates reflect estimated catering prices. 9.25% sales tax added to catered events. | |
Commuter parking
Parking on the main UCSC and Coastal Campus is by permit only.
| Parking permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Daily | $10 |
| Weekly | $45 |
| Monthly | $150 |
Commuter meal tickets
Commuter meal tickets can be preordered and added to the master bill.
| Meal | Rate |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $14.55 |
| Lunch | $15.60 |
| Dinner | $16.65 |
Commuter fee
Participants not staying on campus may not exceed more than 20% of housing participants
| Group size | Rate per person |
|---|---|
| Groups staying 7 nights or less | $15 |
| Groups staying more than 7 nights | $30 |
Audio-visual equipment
Rental rates apply to all delivered audio-visual equipment, including in-room systems. Installation and delivery charges will also apply.
| Equipment | Rate |
|---|---|
| Media cabinet access | $110/daily |
| Screen | $30–70 |
| Microphone | $22–42 |
| Document camera | $20–40 |
| Overhead projector | $21 |
| Sound system | $138–190 |
| Data projector | $110 |
| Slide projector | $21 |
| Laptop | $53 |
| VCR/DVD & monitor | $15 |
| Delivery/setup/strike | $164 – required |
Equipment rentals
Additional equipment delivery and pick-up charges apply.
| Item | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| 5’ x 18” table | $10 | $15 |
| 6’ x 30” table | $10 | $15 |
| Folding chair | $1.50 | $3 |
| Podium | $25 | $50 |
| Pop-up tents (EZ-ups) | $25 | $100 |
| Linen packets – $40 per packet | ||
Labor
Conference Services staff is available to assist with the setup and dismantling of equipment and furniture for your conference meeting room and special events.
| Time of day | Staff assist rate |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am–5:00 pm | $26.25/hour |
| Before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. | $40/hour |
Shuttle transportation services
Campus shuttle buses are available to assist with transporting your conference participants to and from special events and require a 4-hour minimum.
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| 20 or 30 person UCSC bus and driver (4-hour minimum) | $330/hour |
Recreation day passes
Inquire with your coordinator about options and costs for recreational day passes.
Additional charges
- Lost keys and meal cards
- Copying/printing
- Late check-outs/early arrivals
- Temporary office space
- Liability insurance premiums
- Telephone access
- Additional guest in sleeping room
- Transportation/shuttles
- Additional labor
- Cleaning charges
- Facilities delivery/pickup charges
- Additional trash/recycling removal
- Special event costs (alcohol, entertainment, gifts, decorations, lanyards, name badges)