Facility Rentals
Australian Rock Garden
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* Outdoor Venues
* Indoor Venue
* Deposit and Payment
* Cancellations
* Parking
* How to Book a Rental
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* Outdoor Facility Application Form
* Indoor Facility Application Form
* Facility Rental Procedures Agreement
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* Venue Gallery
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum &
Botanic Garden Rental Information
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden comprises approximately 100 acres of gardens and research areas on the University of California Santa Cruz campus. It offers a truly unique and rustic setting for weddings and other special events. View our gallery of venue photos.
The gardens provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate amid the unmatched beauty and diversity of flora from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and California.
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden provides the perfect space for your event. The Garden has two outdoor spaces: the Australian Rock Garden and Picnic Area and the South African Garden. Our Gardens are ideal for a rustic wedding ceremony, poetry reading, or family gathering.
Outdoor spaces may be rented starting at 9:00 a.m. until sunset or the hours stated below. Full day fees apply to 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Afterhours are charged by the hour and must get special approval.
| Month of Event | Facilities open for events until |
| October through April | 6:00 p.m. |
| May through September | 8:00 p.m. |
| Early hours (before 9:00 a.m.) | $100/hour |
| After hours (after 5:00 p.m.) | $200/hour |
Australian Rock Garden and Picnic Area
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| Name of Venue |
Capacity |
Facility Fee | Deposit |
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Australian Rock Garden |
100 |
$1500 full day $800 half day (9-1 or 1-5pm) |
$500 due at time of booking required 60 days |
South African Garden
| Name of Venue | Capacity | Facility Fee | Deposit |
| South African Garden | 80 |
$500 full day $300 half day (9-1 or 1-5pm) |
$500 due at time of booking required 60 days prior to secure the site |
Horticulture II Meeting Hall
Our meeting hall is ideal for meetings, lectures, and receptions. There is a large conference table at the back of the room and a sink available for use (refrigerator is for staff only and there are no cooking facilities). Full payment is required to book the hall.
Indoor spaces may be rented between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and on weekends and evenings by special arrangement and with additional fees.
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| Horticulture II Meeting Hall Rental Fees (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) | $500 for non-campus users $400 for campus users |
| Dimensions: 1,630 sq. feet- 35’ wide x 48’ Carpeted area is 35’ x 35’ & concrete area is 35’ x 13' |
Capacity: Lecture seating - 100 persons Classroom/ Meal seating - 75 persons |
| Amenities: 85 Chairs and 12 rectangular 6’ tables included. |
$150 for set-up fee |
| Wall mounted projection screen (10’ x 10’) , microphone and amplification, wooden podium, and projection table, WiFi. | Complimentary |
| Video Projector Rental (4000 lumen). | $40 per day |
| Outdoor Patio Area - Add on to Hort II Meeting Hall Rental (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) | $300 |
Additional Rental Information
All equipment, supplies, trash, etc. must be removed and the space returned to its original configuration by the closing times noted above. The renter agrees to pay an additional fee of $200 per hour for exceeding these times.
Early and After Hours: Early and after hours can be arranged if staff are available and for an additional fee on top of the base rental fees listed above. Option not available for half-day rentals.
Early Hours (before 9:00 a.m.): $100/hour
After Hours (after 5:00 p.m.): $200/hour
Deposit and Payment (recharge form for campus users)
A deposit is required to book an outdoor space. The full deposit will be refunded three weeks after the event should no damages or additional fees be incurred. Full payment is required to book the indoor meeting hall. The full facility rental fee must be received no later than 60 days prior to the event. Failure to remit payment may result in loss of reservation and forfeiture of fees paid to date.
Damage to plants, equipment, furniture or carpet will result in charges equal to the replacement costs.
Campus recharges should be signed and submitted to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden no later than three days prior to the event.
Cancellations
Cancellations occurring more than 60 days in advance of the event will be reimbursed the rental fees received to date. The deposit for the garden spaces is non-refundable, if cancelled within 60 days of the event. Cancellation of the Horticulture II Meeting Hall within 60 days, will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
Parking
Arboretum parking is limited to 60 spaces and is shared with garden visitors. Additional parking may be coordinated with the campus’ Transportation and Parking Services unit, TAPS. Please see the TAPS website for information and booking: https://taps.ucsc.edu/parking/event-parking/index.html
For ease of parking and to guide guests to the event site, we recommend having parking attendants for the hour prior to the event start time.
