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Santa Cruz Real Estate
Santa Cruz is the quintessential beach town. Framed by rolling hills and extensive beaches, the City of Santa Cruz is home to a diverse population of students, surfers, small business owners, families, and year-round visitors. A flourishing University and active artisan community promote a strong appreciation for culture and the arts, and the area’s natural beauty provides a backdrop for a multitude of recreational activities, including golf, fishing, hiking, and water sports. Many historic homes and buildings line Santa Cruz streets, and the pedestrian-friendly Pacific Garden Mall in downtown Santa Cruz is filled with distinctive shops and galleries, and lively outdoor cafes and sidewalk performers. Many Santa Cruz neighborhoods enjoy breathtaking ocean views, and the waterfront area houses a bustling yacht harbor and the Boardwalk amusement park.
Santa Cruz Neighborhoods
- Lower Westside - great commute location, set between ocean-hugging West Cliff Drive and the UCSC campus. The neighborhood straddles Mission Street, gateway to Highway 1, and is host to a variety of dining spots, small shops and both large and small businesses.
- Beach Hill/Boardwalk – area set above and bordering the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf. Many historic buildings, inns, souvenir shops, and restaurants. Within easy walking distance to downtown Santa Cruz
- Seabright – consistently voted “best beach” and “best beach neighborhood” in Santa Cruz. Situated between Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Features craftsman bungalow style homes and popular eateries
Santa Cruz Recreation and Amenities
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – the West Coast’s oldest and last remaining seaside amusement park
- Main Beach/Cowell Beach – miles of sandy beaches located at foot of Boardwalk
- Steamer Lane – renowned surf spot with world-class waves and annual competitions
- Lighthouse Field State Beach – meandering trails along West Cliff Drive, surfing, picnicking, bird watching
- Santa Cruz Wharf – fishing, boat charters, dining, shopping
- Museums: Museum of Natural History; Surfing Museum, Museum of Art and History
- Harvey West Park – trails, swimming pool, ball fields, clubhouses, picnicking
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park – site of historic Mission Santa Cruz
- DeLaveaga Park – playing fields/courts, picnicking, golf, Frisbee golf
- Pasatiempo Golf Club – golf course and banquet facilities with spectacular views of Monterey Bay
- The Mystery Spot – popular tourist attraction with gravity-defying characteristics
- Natural Bridges – beach, tide pools, nature trails, Monarch butterfly preserve, Visitor Center
- Performing Arts: Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Cabrillo Music Festival; Santa Cruz Symphony; Civic Auditorium
- Roaring Camp Railroad – historic train ride through redwood forest
- Seymour Marine Discovery Center – working marine laboratory with exhibits, aquarium and Discovery shop
- Farmer's Markets – Downtown, Wednesdays 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. year-round; Westside Santa Cruz, Saturdays, 9 – 1 p.m. year-round
Santa Cruz Schools
- Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District
- Happy Valley School District
- Santa Cruz City Schools District
- Independent Schools in Santa Cruz County
Research school performance profiles.
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