UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
Santa Cruz, CA
411 Kerr Road 95064
VENUE GUIDE
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
Make the event easier by staying close to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage and the surrounding Santa Cruz area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
The Inn at Pasatiempo
2.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (510 reviews)
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (499 reviews)
Hinds Victorian Guest House
2.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (28 reviews)
National 9 Motel
2.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.7 (315 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage & the Area
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage is an event venue in Santa Cruz, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
0.5 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (98 reviews)
Banana Joe's
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (26 reviews)
Pogonip Pizza Co.
1.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (72 reviews)
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
2.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (277 reviews)
Zen Musubi
2.0 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (20 reviews)
River Cafe
2.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (230 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
After Hours Cocktail Bar
2.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (46 reviews)
Rush Inn
2.3 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (54 reviews)
The Hotel - Cocktail Lounge, Bar & Restaurant
2.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)
The Redroom Cocktail Lounge
2.3 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (424 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Perk Coffee Bar at Earth & Marine Sciences
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (31 reviews)
Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (28 reviews)
Owl's Nest
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (56 reviews)
Oakes Cafe
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (40 reviews)
Museums
Court of Mysteries
2.9 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (24 reviews)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
3.0 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (513 reviews)
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
3.2 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,438 reviews)
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
3.6 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (348 reviews)
Attractions
High Chair
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Alan Chadwick Garden
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (30 reviews)
Tree 9
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)
Buddha Shrine
0.8 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (13 reviews)
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
0.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (929 reviews)
Pogonip Open Space
1.0 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (462 reviews)
Shopping
Gateway Plaza
2.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (675 reviews)
Aude Castagna- Galleria
2.4 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (46 reviews)
Cooperhouse Shopping Center
2.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (676 reviews)
Almar Shopping Center
2.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,000 reviews)
San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center
2.5 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (293 reviews)
Downtown Santa Cruz
2.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (97 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage.
Today: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (98 reviews)
Banana Joe's
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (26 reviews)
Pogonip Pizza Co.
1.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (72 reviews)
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (277 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
After Hours Cocktail Bar
2.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (46 reviews)
Rush Inn
2.3 mi from the venue
Drinks near UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (54 reviews)
The Hotel - Cocktail Lounge, Bar & Restaurant
2.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)
The Redroom Cocktail Lounge
2.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (424 reviews)
Getting to UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
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Transit
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
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