Discover the Beauty and Culture of Santa Cruz and the California Coast
Within easy reach of the famed surf town of Santa Cruz along California's iconic Highway 1 and the cosmopolitan energy of San Francisco, 1440 Multiversity is uniquely positioned in world-renowned Northern California. While 1440 is a private campus, anyone can visit the campus by booking a stay, workshop, or private event that combine unique learning experiences with the natural beauty and sights of this extraordinary coastal destination.
Guests can extend their stay at 1440 by enjoying a wine tasting in Santa Cruz County, a visit to Cannery Row in Monterey, a long drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma or Napa, or a leisurely stroll along the trails and through the ancient redwood trees of Scotts Valley. Whether you crave outdoor adventure, diverse food, unique culture, or scenic beaches and ocean views, you'll find many exciting things to do in Santa Cruz and the surrounding Bay Area, just beyond our redwood campus.
Santa Cruz County
Home to the Santa Cruz Mountains, Pacific Ocean, ancient redwood forests, and world-famous surf and coastal wetlands, Santa Cruz County offers something for everyone from beach bums to oenophiles. The Santa Cruz Mountains region is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the country with more than 70 boutique, family-owned wineries.
San Francisco Bay Area
To enhance the destination learning experience at 1440, many guests go explore the timeless beauty of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge before their trip. Immersed in culture, art and food, San Francisco enjoys a rich history as a counterculture haven.
Wine Country
From the Sonoma coast and the esteemed Napa Valley to Mendocino and Lodi, California's famous wine country is vast and world-class. Wander from gorgeous vineyards and elegant estates to small local tasting rooms and wineries converted from old barns.