New to Santa Cruz
The UCSC Academic Personnel Office website provides many resources to help you during your transition to Santa Cruz. Below are a few key topics. Please visit their website for the full list.
Children & Teens
Dual Career Resources
Significant other career resources
Food & Entertainment
Grocery store listings, fresh produce, local events
Health & Outdoor Recreation
Health and wellness resources, outdoor activity information
Housing & Lodging
UCSC Faculty and Staff Housing Office, community rentals
Moving Nuts & Bolts
Helpful moving tips, maps, utility companies. See also Moving/Relocation FAQ.
Pets
Pet friendly rentals in Santa Cruz, dog friendly places
Transportation
UCSC transportation options, Santa Cruz Metro (city bus)