Santa Cruz
It’s where rugged nature meets relaxed sophistication. Stroll the scenic bluffs of West Cliff Drive, explore local makers in Pleasure Point, or settle into a café in Seabright, where life feels both unplugged and inspired.
It’s where rugged nature meets relaxed sophistication. Stroll the scenic bluffs of West Cliff Drive, explore local makers in Pleasure Point, or settle into a café in Seabright, where life feels both unplugged and inspired.
Santa Cruz isn’t just a beach town — it’s a way of life. A place where you can spend the morning surfing Steamer Lane, hike through towering redwoods in Wilder Ranch, sip coastal pinot noir by afternoon, and end the day with a sunset dinner overlooking the bay.
For food lovers, Santa Cruz delivers at every level. Grab just-roasted coffee and farm-fresh pastries at Verve, explore modern coastal cuisine at Mentone or Gabriella Café, or enjoy local oysters and ocean views at The Crow’s Nest. Farmers’ markets brim with organic produce, and nearby Watsonville farms keep your kitchen connected to the soil.
And when the wine calls? Head into the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA for tastings at Ridge Vineyards, Storrs Winery, or Birichino, where cool coastal fog shapes elegant, expressive wines. Many offer scenic picnic spots and intimate tours — the kind of experience you don’t rush.
Just over an hour from Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz offers an escape without compromise: adventure, flavor, wellness, and style, all in one place. Whether you're riding waves, riding trails, or just riding a slower rhythm, Santa Cruz is the kind of place that stays with you — long after the sun dips behind the ocean.
102,819 people live in Santa Cruz, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $49,179.208. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jenny Putt, PT CMP, RockyBliss, and Healthy Chelsea Yoga and Bodywork.
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| Active | 4.96 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.63 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.08 miles | 36 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.94 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.01 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santa Cruz has 37,456 households, with an average household size of 9.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 102,819 people call Santa Cruz home. The population density is 3,646.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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