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Trips and Activities

One of the greatest advantages of the ELI program at UCSC Extension is its location. Santa Cruz is a few hours drive away from the mountains in Lake Tahoe, the wineries of Napa Valley, the hiking at Yosemite National Park and the shopping in San Francisco. And, of course, it’s right on the beach, giving ELI participants the opportunity to enjoy the sun, sand and surf of the Pacific.





The ELI recreation coordinator organizes weekly activities and plans weekend field trips. These activities give you the chance to get to know other ELI students, to practice English in a natural setting and to have a whole lot of fun. Go to our photo gallery to see all the great places students can visit with ELI.
Please check out our photo gallery!

Weekday Activities

  • Beach bonfire
  • Beach volleyball
  • UCSC campus events such as lectures, dances, exhibits and performances
  • Trips to local attractions, such as state parks and amusement parks
  • ELI Cinema
  • Pizza parties
  • International potlucks

Weekend Field Trips

  • Yosemite National Park
  • San Francisco
  • Monterey and Carmel
  • San Jose (Tech Museum)
  • Lake Tahoe
  • San Simeon and Hearst Castle
  • Great America Amusement Park
  • Gilroy outlet shopping