One quick comment about UCSC (did the same trip a month ago)–you might want to plan a bit more time into the mix as the campus can be quite confusing and is more spread out than you might think. Also, you need to get a visitor’s parking pass as you drive onto campus (up Bay St.). Oh, and by the way: on your way back down Bay St. be careful with your speed. My wallet is $180 thinner this month than it was last month.