Facility Rentals

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum Rental Information

Host your next conference or other special event at the
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum

The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 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.

OUTDOOR VENUES

The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum provides the perfect space for your event. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum has two outdoor spaces: the Australian Rock Garden and Picnic Area and the South African Garden.

Outdoor spaces may be rented starting at 9:00 a.m. until sunset.

Australian Rock Garden and Picnic Area

South African Garden

INDOOR VENUE

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.

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, prorated at the rate of $100 per half hour, for exceeding these times.

An additional $350 fee may be added to your total fee for a 3 hour use the day before for a rehearsal. Should the event exceed the time agreed to in the signed contract, the renter agrees to pay an additional rental fee of $200 per hour, prorated at the rate of $100 per half 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 no later than three days prior to the event.

Cancellations
Cancellations occurring more than 60 days in advance of the event will be reimbursed all fees received to date. Rental fees and the deposit are non-reimbursable or refundable if the event is cancelled within 60 days of the event

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: http://taps.ucsc.edu/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. Please indicate if you would like this additional service for $20.00.