Contact Us
Connect with the Cantú Queer Center
Whether you have a question, need support, or just want to connect, we’d love to hear from you.
For general questions:
Email: queer@ucsc.edu
Call: (831) 459-2468
Reach out to our team
Location and hours
The Cantú Queer Center is located behind Merrill and Crown Colleges, next to the KZSC Radio Station.
Address: 633 Crown Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Hours: Open Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Need help finding the Cantú?
We know it can be a little tricky to locate our cozy cabin—here’s how to find us:
Directions from Health Center bus stop
- Go down McLaughlin Drive toward Chinquapin Road
- Once at Chinquapin Road take a breath and go up the hill until you reach Crown Road
- Once at Crown Road make a right and continue moving until you see the Crown Circle
- Once at Crown Circle go down to the right where you will see the KZSC Radio Station
- Keep going until you see a rainbow mural
- You made it to the Cantú!
Directions from Crown/Merrill bus stop
- Go up the stairs from the Crown/Merrill Bus Stop
- Go through Crown College to Crown Circle
- Once at Crown Circle, go down to the right where you will see the KZSC Radio Station
- Keep going until you see a rainbow mural
- You made it to the Cantú!
Closest bus stops
- Main Entrance side: Crown/Merrill College
- West side: Health Center
Parking info
- Closest lots: #111A and #111B
- There are limited daily and hourly ParkMobile spots available
- These lots accept A, B, C, and Motorcycle permits
Stay connected
Follow the Cantú Queer Center for updates on events, programs, and ways to get involved: