Santa Cruz, CA
California · Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro
Santa Cruz is a mid-size city in California with a population of 60,953. Residents earn $111,427 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
60,953
Population
4,784/sq mi density
$111,427
Median Income
$54,688 per capita
$1,180,100
Home Value
$1,348,968 Zillow
$2,302
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
623
Violent Crime/100K
2,608 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$111,427 median income, 6.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,180,100 home value, $2,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
623 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$111,427
48% higher than US avg
Home Value
$1,180,100
319% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
623/100K
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
57.7%
71% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$2,302
98% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
56% lower than US avg
How Santa Cruz Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population60,953
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density4,784/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
AMedian Income$111,427
Per Capita$54,688
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$21,092M
Commute23 min
Housing
FHome Value$1,180,100
Rent$2,302
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$1,348,968
Housing Units23,749
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
FViolent623/100K
Property2,608/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault463/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Uninsured3.7%
Smoking10.5%
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Climate
Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+57.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score4.68
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
EV Stations50
Libraries16
Is Santa Cruz a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Santa Cruz receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Santa Cruz has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Santa Cruz is $111,427, which is significantly higher than the national average / 48% above $75,149. This places Santa Cruz among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Santa Cruz is $1,180,100, making it a premium housing market at 319% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,302 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
With 623 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,608 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.
Education
Santa Cruz is a highly educated community / 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Santa Cruz enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Santa Cruz has a population of 60,953 with a density of 4,784 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (65.8%), with 22.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 9.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 73.4% of residents, while 25.6% speak Spanish. 2.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 96.3% have health insurance coverage.
Population
60,953
Total Population
2023 Census
4,784
People / sq mi
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
15.8mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Santa Cruz vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Santa Cruz vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Santa Cruz is $111,427, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,688 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,300. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Santa Cruz vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $111,427 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,300 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $115,937 |
| Gini Index | 0.482 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,171 |
| County GDP | $21,092M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 734 |
| Healthcare | 939 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 281 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,787 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 110.70 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.83% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.0% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
Walkability
The median home value in Santa Cruz is $1,180,100, 319% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,348,968, higher than the Census estimate. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $1,320,000 with homes selling in an average of 19 days. Homes sell for 100.9% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $2,302 (98% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $3,298 for a one-bedroom to $4,214 for a two-bedroom apartment. 47.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 23,749 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $9,787 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 32.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $1,180,100 |
| 319% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,348,968 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $1,320,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,345,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median Sale Price | $1,320,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,345,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $918 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Days on Market | 19 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 27.0% |
| Inventory | 37 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $2,302 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,422 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $3,179 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,298 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,214 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,377 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $5,659 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 47.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Housing Units | 23,749 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,787 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.83% |
In Santa Cruz, 26.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 28.3% have high blood pressure. 10.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.7% report binge drinking. 18.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.5% experience frequent mental distress. 3.7% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:977. The dentist ratio is 1:1,106. 98.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-21)
PM2.5
10.9
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
16.6
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.2
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
57.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.6
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
135.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide
Health Metrics: Santa Cruz vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 10.5% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Short Sleep | 33.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:977 |
| Dentists | 1:1,106 |
| Mental Health | 1:102 |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Dental Visits | 65.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,482/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 939 |
Santa Cruz has a violent crime rate of 623 per 100,000 residents, 64% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 463.0 per 100,000, robbery at 104.3, rape at 50.5. The murder rate is 4.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,608 per 100,000, 33% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,240, burglary at 135, vehicle theft at 160 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 25 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Santa Cruz receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Santa Cruz vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 622.7/100K |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Murder | 4.9/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rape | 50.5/100K |
| Robbery | 104.3/100K |
| Assault | 463.0/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,608.2/100K |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 135.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,239.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 159.8/100K |
| Arson | 73.4/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Traffic Accidents | 3,900 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. 80% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9744°N, 122.0353°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0341 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 81 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 15 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 63 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 91 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 51°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. 28.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 75.3% of the vote, a 54.4-point margin. 94.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 50 EV charging stations. There are 16 public libraries serving the community. 939 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 53% of workers drive alone to work, while 4.8% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 54.4 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Traffic Accidents | 3,900 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.7% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 28.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.68 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K-1M |
| Population Density | 4,784/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.8 sq mi |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 94.7% |
| Avg Download Speed | 95.4 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 41.1 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 50 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 56 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 939 |
| Restaurants | 734 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.0% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
Average costs for common services in Santa Cruz. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $277 ($166-$443) |
| Specialist Visit | $387 ($221-$609) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $221 ($111-$387) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,435 ($886-$5,535) |
| Dental Cleaning | $144 ($83-$221) |
| Dental Filling | $277 ($166-$443) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $50 ($28-$83) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $83 ($55-$133) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $332 ($166-$554) |
| Tire Rotation | $44 ($22-$83) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $664 ($443-$1,107) |
| Battery Replacement | $221 ($111-$387) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $111 ($66-$166) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $100 ($55-$155) |
| HVAC Repair | $443 ($166-$886) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,749 ($4,428-$13,284) |
| Roof Repair | $1,107 ($443-$2,214) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,963 ($6,089-$16,605) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,661 ($554-$3,875) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,605 ($5,535-$33,210) |
| DUI Defense | $5,535 ($2,214-$11,070) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,661 ($886-$3,321) |
| Will Preparation | $554 ($221-$1,107) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,768 ($1,107-$5,535) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $28 ($17-$50) |
| Women's Haircut | $61 ($33-$111) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $166 ($83-$277) |
| Manicure | $28 ($17-$50) |
| Pedicure | $44 ($28-$72) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $89 ($55-$144) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.54 ($3.32-$6.09) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.87 ($2.77-$5.54) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.21 ($2.77-$6.09) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.98 ($3.32-$7.20) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $6.09 ($4.43-$8.30) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.11 ($0.66-$1.99) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $155 ($89-$277) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $77 ($33-$166) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $77 ($44-$133) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $77 ($44-$111) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $72 ($33-$111) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $94 ($55-$166) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $221 ($83-$554) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,214 ($1,328-$3,875) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $77 ($33-$144) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $17 ($8.86-$28) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $111 ($33-$277) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $33 ($17-$83) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,328 ($664-$2,768) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,107 ($554-$2,214) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $443 ($221-$775) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $55 ($28-$111) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,107 ($443-$2,768) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,838 ($5,535-$33,210) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $66 ($33-$111) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $111 ($55-$221) |
| Dog Grooming | $66 ($33-$111) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $44 ($22-$83) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $332 ($166-$554) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $221 ($111-$443) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $2,065 |
| Toddler | $1,411 |
| Preschool | $1,107 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,765 |
| Toddler | $1,449 |
| Preschool | $1,359 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Santa Cruz County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 16,901 | 3,345 | $74,032 | 1.13 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 11,473 | 687 | $32,457 | 1.21 |
| Retail Trade | 10,519 | 752 | $42,187 | 1.01 |
| Manufacturing | 7,903 | 330 | $99,830 | 0.92 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 7,441 | 255 | $45,239 | 8.80 |
| Construction | 5,037 | 944 | $73,463 | 0.92 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 4,314 | 955 | $102,478 | 0.59 |
| Other Services | 4,017 | 769 | $48,971 | 1.28 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 3,862 | 384 | $54,387 | 0.63 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2,816 | 160 | $31,529 | 1.60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,796 | 264 | $84,343 | 0.68 |
| Educational Services | 1,931 | 174 | $46,562 | 0.89 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,846 | 114 | $55,189 | 0.42 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1,642 | 247 | $112,460 | 0.39 |
| Real Estate | 1,379 | 418 | $61,777 | 0.85 |
| Management of Companies | 1,256 | 34 | $167,269 | 0.71 |
| Information & Technology | 641 | 108 | $96,590 | 0.33 |
| Utilities | 206 | 12 | $167,152 | 0.52 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 23 | 3 | $97,066 | 0.06 |
| Unclassified | 1 | 10 | $84,233 | 0.01 |
Colleges & Universities in Santa Cruz
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | Public · Graduate | 21,109 | 62.5% | $14,560 | $45,337 |
| Five Branches University | Private For-Profit · Graduate | 398 | - | - | - |
Hospitals in Santa Cruz
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes | (831) 462-7700 |
| SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY | Psychiatric | - | Yes | (831) 600-2801 |
| SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ | Acute Care Hospitals | - | Yes | (831) 477-2200 |
Schools in Santa Cruz
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz High | High | 1,092 | 51 | 21.4:1 |
| Harbor High | High | 1,023 | 54 | 18.9:1 |
| Mission Hill Middle | Middle | 544 | 27 | 20.1:1 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter (Charter) | High | 533 | 34 | 15.7:1 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | Elementary | 488 | 21 | 23.2:1 |
| Westlake Elementary | Elementary | 472 | 21 | 22.5:1 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | Elementary | 464 | 20 | 23.2:1 |
| Shoreline Middle | Middle | 441 | 25 | 17.6:1 |
| Branciforte Middle | Middle | 389 | 21 | 18.5:1 |
| Live Oak Elementary | Elementary | 352 | 16 | 22.0:1 |
| Del Mar Elementary | Elementary | 342 | 15 | 22.8:1 |
| Bay View Elementary | Elementary | 336 | 18 | 18.7:1 |
| Green Acres Elementary | Elementary | 315 | 14 | 22.5:1 |
| Gault Elementary | Elementary | 310 | 14 | 22.1:1 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | Elementary | 232 | 8 | 29.0:1 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 155 | 6 | 25.8:1 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Elementary | 120 | 6 | 20.0:1 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary | Elementary | 115 | 7 | 16.4:1 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Elementary | 84 | 4 | 21.0:1 |
| Special Education Preschool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmoothJazz.com 128k mp3 | monterey, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HighFi Dream | new wave, shoegaze | OGG 1200 kbps | |
| Radio Mirchi Bay Area | bollywood, hindi | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KPCR 101.9 Pirate Cat Radio | alternative, college radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KZSU 90.1 FM Stanford University | 256 kbps, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| KCEA | big band, old standards | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Santa Cruz Voice | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| KWAV 96.9 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SmoothLounge.com (320k MP3) | electronic, lounge | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SmoothJazz.com (32k MP3) | smooth jazz, Monterey | MP3 32 kbps | |
| KAZU | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| San Jose Sharks Audio Network | hockey, live sports | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KKUP-FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Sharks Audio Network | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KZSU-HD2 Stanford University, CA | live sports, stanford | MP3 128 kbps |
National Parks Near Santa Cruz
55 national parks and monuments found near Santa Cruz.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Alcatraz Island | Free | |
| Andrew Molera State Park | State Park | Free |
| Angel Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Año Nuevo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Año Nuevo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Asilomar State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Bean Hollow State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park | State Park | Free |
| Burleigh H. Murray Ranch | State Park | Free |
| Butano State Park | State Park | Free |
| Carmel River State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Castle Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Caswell Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Fort Ord Dunes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Point National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Fremont Peak State Park | State Park | Free |
| Garrapata State Park | State Park | Free |
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| Gray Whale Cove State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Half Moon Bay State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | State Park | Free |
| Henry W. Coe State Park | State Park | Free |
| Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lighthouse Field State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Limekiln State Park | State Park | Free |
| Manresa State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Marina State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Montara State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Monterey State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Moss Landing State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Mount Diablo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | State Park | Free |
| Muir Woods National Monument | National Monument | $15 |
| Natural Bridges State Beach | State Park | Free |
| New Brighton State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Pacheco State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pescadero State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pinnacles National Park | National Park | $30 |
| Point Lobos Ranch | State Park | Free |
| Pomponio State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Portola Redwoods State Park | State Park | Free |
| Presidio of San Francisco | Free | |
| Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Salinas River State Beach | State Park | Free |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| San Gregorio State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Seacliff State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Sunset State Beach | State Park | Free |
| The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park | State Park | Free |
| Thornton State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Twin Lakes State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Wilder Ranch State Park | State Park | Free |
| Zmudowski State Beach | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends - Santa Cruz
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 62,809 | $61,600 |
| 2015 | 64,346 | $62,164 |
| 2017 | 65,197 | $65,421 |
| 2019 | 65,387 | $77,921 |
| 2021 | 61,950 | $96,217 |
| 2023 | 62,857 | $111,427 |
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $1,754,100 | ||
| SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY AT THE MCPHERSON CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 8314291964 | $1,754,100 | |
| SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | $472,287 | ||
| SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 8314201111 | $472,287 | |
| REGIONAL ARTISANS ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 8314399094 | $361,239 | |
| APTOS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7605-B OLD DOMINION CT | 8316889514 | $141,451 |
| SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 8313363513 | $99,242 | |
| SAN LORENZO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8313388382 | $37,705 | |
| BIGFOOT DISCOVERY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8313354478 | ||
| CABRILLO COLLEGE GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8314796308 | ||
| CAPITOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8314640322 | ||
| CENTER FOR OCEAN HEALTH | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8314593800 | ||
| FRIENDS-SANTA CRUZ STATE PRK | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8314623113 | ||
| HIPPIE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| LICK OBSERVATORY MOUNT HAMILTON | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | |||
| LONG MARINE LABORATORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8314593800 | ||
| MARINE WILDLIFE VETERINARY CARE AND RESEARCH CENTER | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 8314593800 | ||
| MARY PORTER SESNON ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8314593606 | ||
| MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY - SANCTUARY EXPLORATION CENTER | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 831421993 | ||
| MUSEO EDUARDO CARRILLO | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8312399411 | ||
| NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8314203900 | ||
| NEW ALMADEN QUICKSILVER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4083231107 | ||
| NEW IDRIA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NOSTALGIA VINTAGE AUTO MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| PUBLIC RACING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| ROADWAY ANTIQUE TRUCKS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4082683870 | ||
| SANTA CRUZ CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 141 VAN NESS AVENUE | 8312344014 | |
| SANTA CRUZ SURFING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8314206289 | ||
| SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8314593800 | ||
| TAM PROGRAM-SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8314293698 | ||
| UCSC ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8314272998 |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES | 117 UNION STREET | 0.0 | 1,101,359 | |||
| LOS GATOS LIBRARY | 100 VILLA AVENUE | 0.0 | 368,442 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College | 6500 Soquel Drive | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Carmel Farmers Markets at the Barnyard Shopping Village | 3690 The Barnyard | 05/01/2018 to 09/25/2018 | Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| CHAMP Certified Farmer Markets - Almaden/Via Valiente Plaza | Almaden Expressway @ Via Valiente | 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 | Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | |
| Del Monte Farmers Markets at Del Monte Shopping Center | 1410 Del Monte Center | 05/06/2018 to 09/30/2018 | Sun: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers' Market | Cedar St & Lincoln St. | 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018 | Wed: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Felton Farmers' Market | St. John's Church, Hwy. 9 | 05/01/2018 to 10/30/2018 | Tue: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Live Oak Farmers Market | 15th East Cliff Dr. | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Los Gatos Certified Farmers Market | Main St & N Santa Cruz Ave | 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Los Gatos Farmers Market | Montabello Way & Broadway | Visit | |||
| Monterey Farmers Market at Monterey Peninsula College | 930 Fremont Street | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Fri: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Scotts Valley Farmers Market | 360 Kings Village Drive | 04/05/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Westside Santa Cruz Farmers' Market | Corner of Western Drive and Mission St. | 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Babbling Brook Inn 1
Babbling Brook Inn 2
Best Western
Best Western Plus
Carousel Beach Inn
Casablanca Inn
Coastview Hotel
Comfort Inn
Courtyard
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hampton
Hampton
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel St. George
Howard Johnson
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel
La Quinta Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
Quality Inn
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
114 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
Akira
Alderwood
American Café
Aquarius
Arslans Turkish Street Food
Assembly
At Thai Recipe
Bagelry
Bantam
Beach Hut Deli
Beach St. Pizza And Bar
Beach Street Café
Bedda Mia
Bocci's Cellar
Cafe Brasil
Cafe Gratitude
Cafe Ivéta Downtown
Cafe Mare
Center Street Grill
Chelito's Pupuseria
Chocolate
Copal
Daisuki Octagon Sushi
De La Hacienda
Denny's
El Hermoso Mar
El Palomar Restaurant
Falafel of Santa Cruz
Firefish Grill
Food Lounge
Gabriella Café
Gilda's
Gobi Mongolian BBQ
Golden City
Golden Palace
Hindquarter Bar & Grill
Hokkaido Ramen House
Hook & Line Seafood Bar
Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room
I Love Sushi
Ibiza
Ideal Bar & Grill
Joe's Pizza & Subs
Kianti's Pizza & Pasta
Kianti's Pizza and Pasta Bar
Laili
Las Palmas Taco Bar
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
Loards Ice Cream
M.G. Sushi
Malabar Café
Mandarin Gourmet
Mexican Kitchen
Mission Street Barbecue
Mobo Sushi
Mozaic
Nick the Greek
noodle time
O'mei
Oasis Tasting Room & Kitchen
Olitas
Oswald
Oyunaa's
Pacific Point Market & Cafe
Palmetto Superfoods
PANA
Phoenix Asian Restaurant
Pizza My Heart
Pizzeria Avanti
Planet Fresh Burritos
Poké House
Pono Hawaiian Grill
Real Thai Kitchen
Restaurante Los Pinos
Ristorante Avanti
Riva Fish House
Round Table Pizza
Royal Taj
Sabieng Thai Cuisine
Sala Thai
Santa Cruz Diner
Sawasdee by the Sea
Sesame Korean Grill
Shogun
Shun Feng Restaurant
Solaire
SPLASH!
Steamer Lane Supply
Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
Surf Dog
Sushi Mori
Sushi Totoro
Tacos Moreno
Tacqueria Santa Cruz
Tam's
Taqueria Los Pericos
Taqueria Los Primos
Taqueria Vallarta
Taqueria Vallarta
The Bagelry
The Buzz Sushi
The Penny Ice Creamery
The Picnic Basket
Tony & Alba's
Upper Crust Pizza
Vasili's
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen
Viva's
Walnut Avenue Café
Water Street Grill
Woodstock's Pizza
Yan Flower
Zachary's
Cafes in Santa Cruz
43 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
11th Hour Coffee
11th Hour Coffee
Allbright's Donut Shoppe
Art Bar & Cafe
Cafe Campesino
Café Delmarette
Cafe Iveta
Cafe Limelight
Caffè Bene
Cat and Cloud
Cat Cloud Companion
Coffee Cart
Ferrell's Donut House
Ferrell's Donuts
Firefly Coffeehouse
Hidden Peak Teahouse
Ideal Bar & Grill
Java Bob's Coffee Roasting
Java Junction
Lulu Carpenter's
Lulu Carpenter's
Lulu Carpenter's
LuLu's Westside
Mariposa Coffee Bar
Midtown Cafe
Munch
Opulence Indian Food
Pacific Cookie Company
Peet's Coffee
River Café
Roxa Hammock Cafe
Samba Rock Açai Cafe
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company
Shrine Coffee
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Abbey
The Abbey Coffee, Art and Music Lounge
Ume Tea
Verve
Verve Coffee Roasters
Verve Coffee Roasting
Cinemas in Santa Cruz
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Del Mar Theater
Nickelodeon
Santa Cruz Cinema
Theatres in Santa Cruz
12 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Barn Theater
Broadway Playhouse
Colligan Theatre
Duck Island Stage
Jewel Theatre
Market Street Theater
Rio Theatre
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Sub Rosa
Vets Hall
West End Studio Theatre
Wharf Stage
Monuments in Santa Cruz
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clock Tower
Compass Rose Plaza
Santa Cruz Bicentennial Monument
Theme Parks in Santa Cruz
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Clinics in Santa Cruz
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Homeless Persons' Health Project
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Westside Center
Dentists in Santa Cruz
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
A Gavin McClure, DDS
Christie Family Dentistry
Dr. Alan Heit, DDS
Five Gables Family Dentistry
John Hedrick orthodontics
Joseph S Kim, DDS
Mission Hill Dental
Santa Cruz Dental Group
Santa Cruz Orthodontics
Santa Cruz Pacific Dental
US #2627861150
Western Dental
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
All Pets
Banfield Pet Hospital
Companion Animal Hospital
Ocean Animal Clinic
VCA Animal Hospital
Westside Animal Hospital
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
76
76
APCO Gasoline
Arco
Chevron
Costco Gasoline
County Vehicles Only
Devco Oil
Gas & Shop
Rotten Robbie
Sav On Gasoline
Shell
USA Pro Gasoline
Valero
Valero
Banks in Santa Cruz
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bank of America
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Bay Federal Credit Union
Chase
Comerica
Comerica Bank
Lighthouse Bank
Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
Wells Fargo
West Coast Community Bank
Western Union
Gyms in Santa Cruz
12 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
24 Hour Fitness
Anytime Fitness
BodyFit
Bodyworks
Curves
Santa Cruz Athletic Club
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab
Santa Cruz Movement
Spenga Spin Strength Yoga
US #245132957
Village Yoga
Yoga Center
Breweries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargetto Winery | Brewers, Winery, Wineries | 3535 N Main St | 8314752258 | Visit |
| Boulder Creek Brewery & Cafe | Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries | 13101 Highway 9 | ||
| Boulder Creek Brewery Cafe | Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant | 13040 Highway 9 | 8313387882 | |
| Byington Vineyard & Winery | Vineyards, Vineyard, Brewers, Winery, Wineries | 21850 Bear Creek Rd | 4083541111 | Visit |
| Corralitos Brewing Company | Brewery | 2536 Freedom Blvd | 8317282311 | Visit |
| David Bruce Winery | Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers | 21439 Bear Creek Rd | 4083544214 | Visit |
| Discretion Brewing | Restaurant, Brewery and Gastropub | 2703 41st Ave | 18313160662, 8313160662 | Visit |
| East Cliff Brewing Co | Brew Pubs, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Brewery, restaurant | 21517 E Cliff Dr | 8317135540 | Visit |
| Hallcrest Vineyards | Vineyards, Winery, Brewers, Organic Foods & Products, Wineries | 379 Felton Empire Rd | 8313354450, 8313354441 | Visit |
| Hunter Hill Vineyard Winery | Vineyards, Beverages, Tourist Information & Attractions, Brewers, Places Of Interest, Wineries, Liqu | 7099 Glen Haven Rd | 8314659294 | Visit |
| New Bohemia Brewing Co. | Brewery | 1030 41st Ave | ||
| Nicholson Vineyards Winery | Vineyards, Brewers, Wedding Chapels & Wedding Ceremony Locations, Wineries, Tourist Attractions, Win | 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd | 8317247071 | Visit |
| Osocalis Distillery | Wineries, Brewers | 5579 Old San Jose Rd | 8314771718 | |
| Rosie Mccann's Irish Pub | Pub, Brewery, and Seafood Restaurant, Pub, Brewery, and Seafood Restaurant Downtown Santa Cruz | 1220 Pacific Ave | 8314269930 | Visit |
| Santa Cruz Ale Works | Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Brewery, Restaurant, and Bar, Bar, Brewery, Resta | 150 Dubois St | 8314251182 | Visit |
| Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing | brewery, bar | 402 Ingalls St | 8314254900 | |
| Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard | Vineyards, Brewers, Wineries | 1395 Felton Quarry Rd | 8313354242 | Visit |
| Sante Adairius Rustic Ales | Brewers | 100 Kennedy Dr | 8314621227 | |
| Seabright Brewery | Brewery, American Restaurant, and Pub | 519 Seabright Ave | 8314262739 | |
| Seven Bridges Cooperative | Coffee & Tea, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, E-Commerce | 325 River St | 8314549665 | Visit |
| Silver Mountain Vineyards | Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers | Po Box 3636 | 4083532278 | Visit |
| Soquel Vineyards | Brewers, Wineries, Liquor Stores, Food & Entertainment, Tourist Attractions, Wine | 8063 Glen Haven Rd | 8314629045 | Visit |
| Steel Bonnet Brewing Co | Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Breweries | 20 Victor Sq | 8314548429 | Visit |
| Surfrider Cafe | Burger Joint, Brewery | 429 | 8317135258 | Visit |
| Testarossa Winery | Wineries, Brewers | 300 College Ave | 4083546150 | Visit |
| Uncommon Brewers | Brewers | 303 Potrero St | 8316216270 |
Ski Resorts Near Santa Cruz
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora Mountain | 52.0 | 11 | 3,292 | $80 | November - April | Yes | Yes |
Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz
3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ 675 24TH AVENUE |
For profit - Corporation | 92 | 86 | 5/5 | - | 4/5 | 5/5 | 8314756323 |
| KINDRED NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE-SANTA CRUZ 1115 CAPITOLA ROAD |
For profit - Corporation | 149 | 134 | 2/5 | - | 3/5 | 5/5 | 8314754055 |
| HEARTS & HANDS, POST ACUTE CARE & REHAB CENTER 2990 SOQUEL AVENUE |
For profit - Corporation | 200 | 123 | 1/5 | - | 3/5 | 4/5 | 8314799000 |
Pharmacies in Santa Cruz
14 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BRUCE'S MEDICAL PLAZA PHARMACY | 550 WATER STREET | 831-423-4363 |
| COSTCO | 220 SYLVANIA AVENUE | 831-469-0366 |
| COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY PHARMACY | 1080 EMELINE AVENUE | 831-454-4100 |
| CVS - 9331 | 600 FRONT STREET | 831-426-7676 |
| CVS - 9332 | 1700 MISSION STREET | 831-457-8039 |
| DOMINICAN PLAZA PHARMACY | 1595 SOQUEL DRIVE | 831-462-7726 |
| RITE AID - 5979 | 901 SOQUEL AVENUE | 831-426-4303 |
| SAFEWAY | 2111 MISSION STREET | 831-420-0781 |
| SAFEWAY | 117 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD | 831-426-8911 |
| TOM'S MEDICAL PHARMACY | 2025 SOQUEL AVENUE | 831-426-0200 |
| TOMS MEDICAL PHARMACY | 1203 MISSION STREET | 831-426-4252 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ STUDENT HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY | 1156 HIGH STREET | 831-459-2360 |
| WALGREENS - 3158 | 1718 SOQUEL AVENUE | 831-425-3911 |
| WESTSIDE PHARMACY | 1401 MISSION STREET | 831-423-7175 |
EV Charging Stations in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods - Tesla Supercharger | 911 Soquel Avenue | Tesla | 16 | TESLA | public | |
| FFF Santa Cruz - Riverwalk Plaza | 700 Front St | Electrify America | 6 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| Whole Foods Market | 911 Soquel Ave | eVgo Network | 2 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| Riverwalk Plaza DCFC | 700 Front Street | Volta | 1 | J1772COMBO | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY 701 OCEAN DC | 701 Ocean St | ChargePoint Network | 1 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| 190 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz | 190 Walnut Ave | AMPUP | 6 | J1772 | public | |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination | 1 Chaminade Ln | Tesla Destination | 10 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| City of Santa Cruz - 21 Municipal Wharf | 21 Municipal Wharf | Blink Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| City of Santa Cruz - 24 River St | 24 River St | Blink Network | 3 | J1772 | public | |
| City of Santa Cruz - 25 Beach Street | 25 Beach Street | Blink Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| City of Santa Cruz - 601 Front St | 601 Front St | Blink Network | 4 | J1772 | public | |
| City of Santa Cruz - 902 Pacific Ave | 902 Pacific Ave | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Courtyard by Mariott Santa Cruz | 313 Riverside Ave | EVCS | 4 | J1772 | public | |
| ECOLOGY ACTION CEDAR STREET 1 | 877 Cedar St | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| ECOLOGY ACTION CEDAR STREET 3 | 877 Cedar Street | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| FIVE55 STATION 1 | 555 Pacific Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West | 2424 Mission St | ChargePoint Network | 3 | J1772 | public | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination | 1410 Ocean St | Tesla Destination | 2 | TESLA | public | |
| HOSPITAL DHDH 01 | 1771 Dominican Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL DHDH 02 | 1771 Dominican Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| NEW LEAF NEW LEAF 1 | 1101 fair ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Pacific Collegiate Foundation - Parking Lot | 3004 Mission Street | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Pearl Alley Lot | 710 Cedar Street | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Riverwalk Plaza | 700 Front Street | Volta | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Riverwalk Plaza Trader Joe's | 700 Front Street | Volta | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY 691 OCEAN ST | 691-699 Ocean St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY EMELINE AVE 1 | 1400 Emeline Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY EMELINE WAREHSE | 1082 Emeline Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY SHERRIF STATION | 2400 Chanticleer Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SANTA CRUZ CNTY SIMPKINSSWIMCTR | 979 17th Avenue | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| STAFF OF LIFE EVSE 1 | 1266 Soquel Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC CBB 1 | 130 McAllister Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC CBB 2 | 130 McAllister Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC CBB 3 | 130 McAllister Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 1 | McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 2 | McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 3 | McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 4 | McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 5 | McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 6 | 568 Steinhart Way | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC COREWEST 7 | 105 McLaughlin Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC EAST REMOTE 1 | East Remote Lot Interior | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC EAST REMOTE 2 | East Remote Lot Interior | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UCSC SMDC 1 | 100 McAllister Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| University Business Park - Tesla Destination | 2801 Mission St | Tesla Destination | 10 | J1772 TESLA | public |
Cell Towers in Santa Cruz
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| TOP OF LOMA PRIETA MOUNTAIN (Loma Prieta 2 #8088) | TOWER | 65 |
| 40000 Mount Chual Road (13102) | LTOWER | 51 |
| 40000 Mount Chual Road (13102) | LTOWER | 51 |
| 1156 HIGH ST (24210) | LTOWER | 42 |
| 1156 HIGH ST (24210) | LTOWER | 42 |
| 28372 BIG BASIN WAY (42617) | MTOWER | 39 |
| 28372 BIG BASIN WAY (42617) | MTOWER | 39 |
| 370 AIRPORT BLVD (24216) | GTOWER | 38 |
| 370 AIRPORT BLVD (24216) | GTOWER | 38 |
| 49 Crow Rd (46635) | MTOWER | 32 |
| 49 Crow Rd (46635) | MTOWER | 32 |
| 21450 MADRONE DRIVE (13110) | GTOWER | 25 |
| 21450 MADRONE DRIVE (13110) | GTOWER | 25 |
| 12500 Empire Grade Road (27339) | MTOWER | 25 |
| 12500 Empire Grade Road (27339) | MTOWER | 25 |
| 22970 HWY 17 (24221) | MTOWER | 25 |
| 22970 HWY 17 (24221) | MTOWER | 25 |
| 1339 LA MADRONNA DRIVE (42614) | GTOWER | 22 |
| 1339 LA MADRONNA DRIVE (42614) | GTOWER | 22 |
| 1253 Trabing Road (24213) | MTOWER | 17 |
| 1253 Trabing Road (24213) | MTOWER | 17 |
Fire Stations in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branciforte Fire Protection District | 2711 Branciforte DR | Mostly volunteer | 831-423-8856 | ||
| Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County | 930 17TH AVE | Mostly career | 831-479-6842 | ||
| Santa Cruz Fire Department | 230 Walnut AVE | Career | 831-420-5280 | ||
| UCSC Fire Department | 1156 High ST | Career | 831-459-2344 |
Power Plants Near Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ WW PLANT | NOT AVAILABLE | 221114 | -122.0 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| UNIV OF CALIF SANTA CRUZ COGENERATION | NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE; NATURAL GAS | 221112 | -122.1 | OP |
| SANTA CRUZ ENERGY | LANDFILL GAS | 221117 | -122.1 | OP |
Bridges in Santa Cruz
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Concrete | 1924 | 90 | 100,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 125 | 30,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 121 | 30,000 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1956 | 231 | 30,000 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1956 | 231 | 30,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 205 | 30,000 | P | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1990 | 284 | 22,577 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1959 | 56 | 20,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1968 | 335 | 18,604 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Concrete continuous | 1999 | 450 | 12,788 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1958 | 26 | 11,000 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Concrete | 1967 | 328 | 10,000 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Concrete | 1963 | 53 | 10,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2001 | 190 | 5,000 | F |
Correctional Facilities in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MAIN JAIL | 259 WATER STREET | COUNTY | 392 | 311 | OPEN |
| BEN LOMOND CONSERVATION CAMP #45 | 13575 EMPIRE GRADE ROAD | STATE | 101 | 113 | OPEN |
| SANTA CRUZ BLAINE STREET FACILITY | 141 BLAINE STREET | COUNTY | 14 | 32 | OPEN |
Amtrak Stations in Santa Cruz
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 700 Front Street | BUS |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 246 Kings Village Road | BUS |
Airports Near Santa Cruz
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | Large Airport |
| San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport | OAK | Large Airport |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | Large Airport |
| Moffett Federal Airfield | NUQ | Medium Airport |
| Monterey Regional Airport | MRY | Medium Airport |
| Palo Alto Airport | PAO | Medium Airport |
| Salinas Municipal Airport | SNS | Medium Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | SQL | Medium Airport |
| Boneyard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonny Doon Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Christensen Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clark Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frazier Lake Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Half Moon Bay Airport | HAF | Small Airport |
| Hayward Executive Airport | HWD | Small Airport |
| Hollister Municipal Airport | HLI | Small Airport |
| Isabel Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jeffrey Brown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kelcor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Livermore Municipal Airport | LVK | Small Airport |
| Marina Municipal Airport | OAR | Small Airport |
| Meadowlark Field | - | Small Airport |
| Monterey Bay Academy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| New Jerusalem Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County | RHV | Small Airport |
| San Clemente Rancho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Watsonville Municipal Airport | WVI | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Santa Cruz
11 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Capitola Police | ||
| Capitola Police Community Center | ||
| Community Safety Program (CSO) Office | 198 Stevenson Service Road | |
| Mid County Safety Center (Sheriff Substation) | ||
| Santa Cruz City Police Department | 155 Center Street | |
| Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office | 5200 Soquel Avenue | |
| Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Sheriff Substation | ||
| Sheriff Substation | 13210 Highway 9 | |
| Sheriff's Office | ||
| UCSC Police and Emergency Response Center | 114 Carriage House Road |
Grocery Stores in Santa Cruz
36 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Eleven 14279C | Convenience Store | 367 Ocean St |
| 7 Eleven 14282b 14282B | Convenience Store | 218 Cardiff Pl |
| 7 Eleven 16346f 16346F | Convenience Store | 602 Laurel St |
| 7 Eleven Store 29795C | Convenience Store | 2429 Mission St |
| 88 Enterprises Inc | Convenience Store | 1319 Ocean St |
| Beach Market | Convenience Store | 120 Riverside Ave |
| CASFS Farm CSA Program/Market Cart | Farmers and Markets | 1156 High St |
| Chevron 1720 | Convenience Store | 404 Soquel Ave |
| Costco Wholesale 0149 | Super Store | 220 Sylvania Ave |
| CVS Pharmacy 9331 | Other | 600 Front St |
| CVS Pharmacy 9332 | Other | 1700 Mission St |
| Denny's #8540 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1515 Ocean St |
| Hernandez Market II | Grocery Store | 525 Laurel St |
| Jack in the Box #444 | Restaurant Meals Program | 640 Ocean St |
| Jamba #124 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1550 Pacific Ave |
| La Reina Fresh Market 5 Inc | Grocery Store | 1206 Mission St |
| McDonald's #17454 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1210 Ocean St |
| McDonald's #778 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1421 Mission St |
| Mercado Santa Cruz | Grocery Store | 341 Ocean St |
| New Leaf Community Market 1201 | Supermarket | 1101 Fair Ave |
| New Leaf Community Markets Inc. | Super Store | 650 River St |
| Ocean Market & Deli | Convenience Store | 304 Ocean St |
| Quality Market | Convenience Store | 221 Riverside Ave |
| Rotten Robbie 35 | Convenience Store | 1906 Mission St |
| Safeway 2607 | Supermarket | 2203 Mission St |
| Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market | Farmers and Markets | CEDAR & LINCOLN ST |
| Santa Cruz Market | Convenience Store | 214 California Ave |
| Sav-on Gasoline | Convenience Store | 1415 Ocean St |
| Shopper's Corner | Super Store | 622 Soquel Ave |
| Subway 5104 | Restaurant Meals Program | 2215 Mission Street |
| Subway 59794 | Restaurant Meals Program | 805 Ocean Street |
| Taco Bell #30740 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1405 Mission St |
| The Food Bin Herb Room | Grocery Store | 1130 Mission St |
| Trader Joe's 193 | Supermarket | 700 Front St |
| Westside Farmers Market | Farmers and Markets | Mission St and Western Dr |
| Whole Foods Market 10329 | Super Store | 911 Soquel Ave |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Post Office | 850 Front Street |
| United States Post Office | 1146 Soquel Avenue |
Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Center | Both | 831-479-9494 |
| Janus of Santa Cruz - Intensive Outpatient | Substance Abuse | 831-462-1060 |
| Janus of Santa Cruz - Mondanaro Baskin Ctr for Wmn/Children | Substance Abuse | 831-423-9015 |
| New Life Community Services Inc | Substance Abuse | 831-427-1007 x2 |
| Pacific Clinics | Mental Health | 408-379-3790 |
DOL Wage Violations in Santa Cruz
13 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $179,030 in back wages owed to 172 employees.
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Violations
$179,030
Back Wages Owed
172
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL | - | - | 95065 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1 | $59,212 | $2,042 | 29 |
| Capitola Manor | - | - | 95062 | - | 1 | $50,000 | $1,111 | 45 |
| Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz | - | - | 95062 | - | 1 | $22,282 | $5,570 | 4 |
| 88 Enterprise | - | - | 95060 | - | 1 | $10,688 | $10,688 | 1 |
| Chanticleer Home | - | - | 95062 | - | 1 | $8,744 | $364 | 24 |
| The Buttery | - | - | 95062 | - | 2 | $8,152 | $340 | 24 |
| Sushi Totoro | - | - | 95060 | - | 1 | $5,086 | $2,543 | 2 |
| Garden Liquors & Deli | - | - | 95065 | - | 1 | $4,079 | $4,079 | 1 |
| Santa Cruz Metro Transit District | - | - | 95060 | - | 2 | $3,488 | $1,744 | 2 |
| Sawasdee By The Sea | - | - | 95060 | - | 1 | $3,258 | $136 | 24 |
| Valero | - | Valero Energy | 95060 | - | 2 | $1,640 | $234 | 7 |
| Santana Paving and Grading, Inc. | - | - | 95062 | - | 3 | $1,465 | $293 | 5 |
| DCD Financial & Insurance Services | - | - | 95061 | - | 1 | $936 | $234 | 4 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
78 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ADVAITA SOCIETY | PO BOX 2550 |
| AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH | 1611 BRANCIFORTE DR |
| AYN SOF JEWISH RENEWAL AND KABBALA H CONGREGATION OF SANTA CRUZ | PO BOX 3477 |
| BAYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | 1335 SEABRIGHT AVE |
| BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH OF SANTA | 117 ELM ST |
| BIBLE PLANT | 3665 TIFFANI CT |
| BIG HEART CITY MEDITATION INC | 125 VINE HILL RD |
| CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 532 CENTER ST |
| CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SANTA CRUZ | 420 MELROSE AVE |
| CHABAD BY THE SEA INC | 2052 17TH AVE |
| CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE | 2218 CHANTICLEER LN |
| CHABAD ON CAMPUS UCSC | 1142 KING ST |
| CHADEISH YAMEINU INC | PO BOX 3578 |
| CHRISTS CHAPEL OF THE PACIFIC | PO BOX 1480 |
| CHURCH FOR UNITY & SERVICE | 26 MORENO DR |
| CHURCH IN SANTA CRUZ | 308 POPLAR AVE |
| CHURCH OF ANNA | 413 WESTERN DR APT 15 |
| CLEARBRIGHT | 326 VAN NESS AVE |
| COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH-SCOTTS VALLEY CA | 2700 EL RANCHO DR |
| COMMUNITY SEED | 539 SUMMIT DR |
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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UFO Sightings Near Santa Cruz
57 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Santa Cruz.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Santa cruz, CA | 2014 | Orange floating disappearing lights. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2014 | I watched three red/orange glowing lights in the sky in a triangle formation. Then one faded and disappeared. The the other two separ |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2014 | Balls of bright orange lights seen hovering over city and disappearing up into sky from Santa Cruz Lighthouse. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | I feel this is probably a new satellite of some sort, but would like to have it on record as a sighting. ((NUFORC Note: Venus. PD)) |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | Out of nowhere bright object appears in the sky and arcs downward at lightening speed into the Pacific Ocean |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | Fire that rose in the night's sky in Santa Cruz, CA |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | Bright White Light. ((NUFORC Note: Possibly a star?? PD)) |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | Orange light ejects flares. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2013 | Reddish/Orange ball of light seen over Monterey Bay. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2012 | Formation of 10 to 15 bright red-orange lights appeared over Monterey Bay in California. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2012 | 4 red/ orange orbs moved slowly across the sky together disappearing individually. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2012 | Shimmering oval shaped UFO seen over Highway 17 in Santa Cruz! |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2012 | Round red orange object stationary in the sky. Disappeared and reappeared quickly in the south east sky. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2011 | Me and My friend saw a UFO, just astonished! |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2010 | Group of lights moving and changing direction through the sky in Santa Cruz, CA 4/16/2010 @ 10:15 p.m. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2010 | six orange lights fly over Santa Cruz, CA |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2010 | Bright light hover over Santa Cruz, CA |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2010 | dimly lit diamond shape crafts fly a loop and then disappear |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2009 | There were big, bright lights flying in two formations. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2009 | three white patches forming a dim triangle (looked like one craft) flying completely silently, low, and at constant speed (fast) North. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2009 | 8-10 Amber colored lights seen in the Eastern Sky above Santa Cruz, CA |
| Santa cruz (sw of), CA | 2008 | Series of lights above Monterey Bay near Santa Cruz, Calif. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2008 | Large Dark Glowing Semi Rectangled object chased by plane in the Sky at about 2000 feet a few minutes before midnight in Santa Cruz Ca. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2007 | Video has text describing event. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2006 | Changing lights over Santa Cruz CA. ((NUFORC Note: Sighting of Sirius, we suspect. PD)) |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2006 | Observed 10-12 metallic spheres, flying in formation, during daylight flying from Santa Cruz Mtns toward Monterey Bay. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2005 | 2 red lights moving together and apart with a hazy cloaked craft inbetween. Dark sky. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2004 | Three objects traveling west..very cold clear evening. thought were shooting stars, no trails, gold in color moveing so fast, very very |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2004 | A pair of orange lights rapidly crossed tha Santa Cruz sky. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2004 | Triangle Dim Lights, Silent, See-Through, and very Fast |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | I saw a black triangular aircraft flying at an altitude between 300 - 500 feet - it was HUGE (bigger than any plane I've ever seen), c |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | I was on the beach and there was a red light in the sky. It was perfectely still for a very long time and then it sarted to move vertic |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | Almost translucent sphere travelling at high speed/altitude across Santa Cruz, CA during the day. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | We saw a soundless, dimly-lit, fast gliding craft at midnight that was unlike any aircraft known. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | 5 of us were waiting for an iridium flare to appear on the No.Eastern sky,at approximately 18:43 hrs., when one of my friends got the |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2002 | Small, high-altitude reflective object moving steadily to the south over Santa Cruz, CA. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2001 | A large, metalic disc over the silcon valley region of California. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2001 | Shiny, silver, metallic disc with three small lights horizontaly side by side on the outer edge and rotated. |
| Arroyo seco, CA | 2000 | Blue glowing cloud shape. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 2000 | I saw the flying cigar! It was flying low, toward the north. It flew right over me. I watched it from the south and looked real closely |
| Santa cruz (@ 3200ft near bonnie doon airport), CA | 1999 | Writer 47 Yrs old located at W.End Henry Cowell Rewdood State Park at my Private Residence 3200 Ft. off the Pacific Coast Santa Cruz, C |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1999 | Three lights across the horizon slowly travelling from side to side seeming to dip into the water then flying high above. They were far |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1999 | Red balls of light seen over Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, CA. Many witnesses. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1999 | One large white orange to gold roundish, Looked like incoming meteor at first then slowed and did a slow complete circle up and around |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1999 | looked like a shooting star, but stars don't move that way. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1999 | I was looking at the North Western skies at approx 07.45 A bright light came from the South It seemed to hover for a moment then shoot |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1998 | Sitting on the beach, a man yelled and told people to look at the sky. many observed the craft. Material did not look like metal |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1998 | A comet-like thing, about the size of a dinner plate. It had a tail that was greenish with sparks in it. No sound. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1997 | My roomate was taking a picture of me on a mountain. When he snapped a picture of the craft also. I was electrified or something and my |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1997 | It was night and I saw large lights coming toward my house in Santa Cruz California. I was standing outside in my driveway when I saw |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1996 | Strange craft observed over Santa Cruz CA. |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1996 | Young couple watch very bright light to W over Pacific O. Had "corona effect"; reflected off water. Suddenly disappeared. (Planet?) |
| Santa cruz county, CA | 1993 | hovering ball of moltant lava 15 ft from me took of at speed of light...... |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1992 | I was driving down the highway 17 to highway 1 south junction.. A light enveloped the car. I pulled over and got out of the car. I l |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1990 | 4 dim lights lt orange in color flying extremely low just above redwood tree line totally silent |
| Santa cruz, CA | 1985 | This took place at the campus of UC at Santa Cruz ((NUFORC Note: Possible sighting of YO-3A?? PD)) |
| Arroy seco, CA | 1972 | the hum of a green dimond shaped light |
Historic Markers Near Santa Cruz
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Santa Cruz.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Marker is at the intersection of Beach Street and Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Beach Street. |
| Branciforte | Marker is at the intersection of North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street on North Branciforte Avenue. |
| Site of Santa Cruz Mission | Marker is at the intersection of Emmett Street and School Street, on the left when traveling east on Emmett Street. |
Mines Near Santa Cruz
1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Santa Cruz.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Sand Plant | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned) |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 60,953 residents and is located in California. The population density is 4,784 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Santa Cruz expensive to live in?
Santa Cruz is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $111,427, 48% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,180,100 (319% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,302 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Santa Cruz safe?
Public safety is a concern in Santa Cruz, with a violent crime rate of 623 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,608 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Santa Cruz receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Santa Cruz?
The unemployment rate in Santa Cruz is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,300. There are 10,171 business establishments in the area, including 734 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 19.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Santa Cruz?
The median home value in Santa Cruz is $1,180,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,348,968. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $1,320,000, with homes typically selling within 19 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,302. Fair market rent is $3,298 for a 1-bedroom and $4,214 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 47.7%. The average annual property tax is $9,787.
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
Schools in Santa Cruz have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 57.7% of adults in Santa Cruz hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. 28.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Santa Cruz?
The obesity rate in Santa Cruz is 26.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.5% of adults are smokers. 18.9% are physically inactive. 24.0% of residents report depression. 3.7% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 98.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:977.
What is transportation like in Santa Cruz?
The average commute in Santa Cruz is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 53% of workers drive alone to work, 4.8% use public transit, and 19.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Santa Cruz?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Cruz is 65.8% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian. 73.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.6% speak Spanish. 2.5% of the population are military veterans. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 96.3% have health insurance coverage.
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