Quarry Plaza
Quarry Plaza is the unofficial "center of campus" at UC Santa Cruz. Though not geographically central, it is located within the middle of the our horseshoe-shaped residential college structure. Here you will find services such as Bay Tree Bookstore, Ethnic Resource Centers, Disability Resource Center, and support for student government and groups on campus. In fact, we have over 150 student groups including a cappella singing, video gaming, adventure clubs, and religious groups. This location is home to our Quarry Amphitheater, a 2,300 seat capacity, natural outdoor space for live concerts and gatherings. The plaza also houses popular Cafe Iveta and an Express store for your small grocery needs. Quarry Plaza will be your go to place for tabling events, meeting up with friends, or stocking up on supplies and Banana Slug gear.
Quarry Plaza es el “centro del campus” no oficial de UC Santa Cruz. Si bien no se ubica geográficamente en el centro, se encuentra en el medio de la estructura en forma de herradura de la universidad. Aquí se pueden encontrar servicios como la librería Bay Tree Bookstore, los Centros de recursos étnicos, el Centro de recursos para personas con discapacidades, y apoyo para grupos y gobiernos estudiantiles en el campus. De hecho, hay más de 150 grupos de estudiantes, incluidos los grupos religiosos, de canto a capela, de videojuegos y clubs de aventura. En este sitio se encuentra nuestro anfiteatro Quarry Amphitheater, un espacio con capacidad para 2300 personas y un entorno natural al aire libre para conciertos en vivo y reuniones. En la plaza se encuentra también el popular Cafe Iveta y hay una tienda Express donde se pueden realizar pequeñas compras de comestibles. Quarry Plaza será el lugar obligado para las mesas informativas, las reuniones con amigos o las compras de suministros y recuerdos de la babosa Banana Slug.
PARKING INFORMATION
Visitors to UCSC may purchase a daily permit at the Main Entrance Kiosk (M-7) or the TAPS Sales Office (L-7). They may also utilize ParkMobile in designated hourly/daily parking spaces. The closest parking lots to this location are East Field House (103A), Stevenson College (109), and East Remote (104).
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UC Santa Cruz Campus Tour Chapter 13: Student Organizations, Ethnic Resource Centers & Quarry Plaza
Quarry Plaza
🪨 Quarry Plaza
🍴 Café Iveta
Located in the Graduate Student Commons, Cafe Iveta is a unique, upscale space that the entire University community can call their own. It's a perfect spot to grab a quick bite on the way to class, relax between classes, or unwind with friends or colleagues over dinner at the end of the day. Iveta offers a variety of healthy food choices for breakfast and lunch, including traditional campus favorites like grass-fed burgers and fresh cut fries. There's also a beverage station featuring a full-service espresso bar, fresh squeezed orange juice, boba tea and a selection of pastries.
📚 Bay Tree Bookstore
The Bay Tree Bookstore is the official campus store for Banana Slugs. Here you can buy textbooks, tech and office supplies, Banana Slug swag & apparel, and items like toiletries and snacks. You can also shop the Bay Tree Bookstore online.
🚲 Bike Co-op
The Bike Co-op is student owned and operated, run cooperatively, and nonprofit. Whether you need to purchase a bike, repair a bike, or want to learn, the co-op can accommodate your needs. People are encouraged to attend meetings, learn more about cooperatives, and get involved. It is located at the Redwood Building, next to the Student Union.
🤝 Student Union
The Student Union is a student-governed facility where students can study, take a break and lounge, meet friends, play pool, and use computers. Located across from the Bay Tree Bookstore, the Student Union complements college facilities by providing a centrally located place for social, recreational, and educational gatherings for all students and members of the campus community.
The Student Union is also home to the campus-wide student governing body (Student Union Assembly) and to student organizations, the Bike Co-op, Engaging Education, and Student Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR).
👩🎓 Graduate Student Commons
Any UCSC Graduate Student is free to use the Grad Student Commons. After hours, grads can request door codes for 24/7 access to the Commons. Come enjoy a kitchen to prepare food, computers and wireless internet access, and a relaxing patio. Print and copy on the cheap or scan for free. Come to the GSC to kick back, play Wii, and much more!
❤️ Ethnic Resource Centers
The Ethnic Resource Center is home to the African American Resource and Cultural Center, the American Indian Resource Center, the Asian American / Pacific Islander Resource Center, Chicanx Latinx Resource Center, Lionel Cantú Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Resource Center, and the Womxn's Center. The center consists of a lounge that is open for students to reserve, as well as a food pantry.
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