Santa Cruz County · Westside, Eastside and the Seabright beaches
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
The county seat on the north shore of Monterey Bay, where a university town, a surf town and a working harbor share a few square miles.
Living in Santa Cruz
Westside, Eastside and the Seabright beaches.
Life here runs between West Cliff Drive and the Boardwalk, downtown's Pacific Avenue and the harbor. The Westside sits closest to UC Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges; Seabright and the Eastside are a walk from the beaches by the harbor; downtown keeps its restaurants, theaters and Saturday farmers market within reach of most neighborhoods.
The homes
Craftsman bungalows and Victorians near downtown, mid-century ranch homes on the Westside, beach cottages near Seabright, and condos and townhomes close to the harbor. Homes near the university and the beaches also draw investors and second-home buyers.
Around town
- West Cliff Drive and Steamer Lane
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf
- Natural Bridges State Beach
- UC Santa Cruz
- Pacific Avenue downtown
Worth knowing
Expect competition for walkable streets near the beach and downtown, and check the city's rules for accessory dwelling units if rental income is part of your plan.
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Santa Cruz questions
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Does Desantis Realty Group work in Santa Cruz?
Yes. Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz County, one of the three counties Desantis Realty Group serves. Mario Desantis (Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587) represents sellers, buyers, trustees and investors there.
What kinds of homes are in Santa Cruz?
Craftsman bungalows and Victorians near downtown, mid-century ranch homes on the Westside, beach cottages near Seabright, and condos and townhomes close to the harbor. Homes near the university and the beaches also draw investors and second-home buyers.
What should buyers know about Santa Cruz?
Expect competition for walkable streets near the beach and downtown, and check the city's rules for accessory dwelling units if rental income is part of your plan.
How do I find out what my Santa Cruz home is worth?
Request a home valuation on this site. The team prepares a written valuation from recent Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County sales and walks you through it, with no obligation.
How far is Santa Cruz from the Desantis Realty Group office?
The office is at 5435 Scotts Valley Dr, Ste B, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Based in Scotts Valley, a few minutes from every town on this page.