University of California, Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Hall of Fame

Established in 2025, the UC Santa Cruz Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics while representing the Banana Slugs. 

The inaugural induction ceremony will be held at La Bahia Hotel and Spa on April 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Santa Cruz, California. Tickets for the event are now available and may be purchased online.

Event Timeline:

• 5 p.m. - Cocktail hour and Hor d'oeuvres
• 6:30 p.m. - Ceremony begins
• 8 p.m. - Conclusion

Attire: 

• Cocktail attire

Lodging:

• A special hotel block with reduced rates has been set up at the La Bahia Hotel and Spa. Rooms may be reserved through this special La Bahia reservation link. 

Parking:

• $50 valet at La Bahia Hotel and Spa
• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
• ParkMobile in the area