Location

The historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn serves as office space for staff and event space for the campus community. Located near the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus, the Hay Barn is also the gateway to the UCSC Farm. Visitors of the Hay Barn may enjoy public access to the UCSC Farm from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.

Parking

Many UC Santa Cruz parking spaces require a parking permit. Permits can be purchased at the information kiosk just past the campus’ main entrance at the corner of Bay and High Streets. There are also pay-per-hour and per-day parking spaces available in some lots. Visit the Transportation and Parking Services website to learn about parking permits and fees.

Event Parking

Parking Lot 170 (located immediately outside the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn) is not included in Hay Barn rentals. Transportation and Parking Services enforce parking from 7 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. To reserve the Hay Barn parking lot for your event, please contact us, or email haybarn@ucsc.edu.

Parking Lot 170 has 22 spaces available. For events requiring additional parking, please direct your guests to Lot 116 (see directions below).

Directions

Map of UC Santa Cruz lower campus. Step by step directions are provided lower on this page.

To reach the UC Santa Cruz campus

From Southern and Central California
Take Highway 101 north to Highway 156 west to Highway 1 north. Follow Highway 1 north to Santa Cruz.

From Northern California
Take Interstate 5 south to Interstate 80 west to Interstate 680 south, which becomes Interstate 280 north. Then take Highway 17 south to Santa Cruz, then Highway 1 north.

From San Francisco Airport
Take Highway 101 south to Highway 85 south, to Highway 17 south to Santa Cruz, then Highway 1 north.

From San Jose Airport
Take Interstate 880 which becomes Highway 17 south to Santa Cruz, then Highway 1 north.

From Monterey Airport
Take Highway 1 north to Santa Cruz.

Once in Santa Cruz on Highway 1 north, continue as it becomes Mission Street through town. Turn right on Bay Street and follow it to the campus entrance.

To reach the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

Download directions to the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn/UCSC Farm

Via the Hay Barn Parking Lot

  1. Continue on Bay Street as it becomes Coolidge Drive
  2. Turn left at first light, onto Ranch View Road
  3. From Ranch View Road, turn right into the Hay Barn parking lot
  4. Metered and permit parking are available in the Hay Barn lot
  5. You can reach the UCSC Farm from the back of the Hay Barn parking lot
  6. Additional parking is available in Lot 116 (see directions below).

Via Parking Lot 116

  1. Continue on Bay Street as it becomes Coolidge Drive
  2. Turn right at first light into the Carriage House/Campus Facilities parking lot (Lot 116). The Cowell Ranch Hay Barn is a 5 minute walk across the street from the parking lot.
  3. Walk across Coolidge and follow the pedestrian path towards the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn, on your right.

Via Bus

  1. Take any “UCSC” bus (routes 3, 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20) to the Coolidge Drive and Hagar Court bus stop.
  2. From Coolidge Drive and Hagar Court, head southwest on Coolidge Drive to Ranch View Road. Turn right at Ranch View Road and you will soon see the pedestrian path to the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on your left.
Last modified: Dec 04, 2024