6.6 out of 10

Santa Cruz County

Ranked 19th best county in California
37.0502611157018 -121.875497019036

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Great for
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Clean & Green
  • Schools
  • Safe & Sound
Not great for
  • Cost of Living
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Beach Lovers
  • Retirees
  • Singles

Best Cities in Santa Cruz County

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1

Santa Cruz

4/5
"Where the redwoods meet the sea"
36.9865093591016 -122.030398654494
2

Scotts Valley

2/5
"Beautiful town in the Santa Cruz Mountains"
37.0536055147091 -122.016619900613

Unranked Cities in Santa Cruz County

Aptos

3.5/5
"Great beach community"
36.991445686018 -121.900377867997

Felton

3/5
"Gateway to Redwood State Parks"
37.0478153854223 -122.074285632134

Live Oak

3.5/5
"Isolated Santa Cruz"
36.9876687600401 -121.977675300914

Rio del Mar

3.5/5
"Very nice and well-developed"
36.9565125617902 -121.87628295461

Soquel

3.5/5
"Beachside highway "
36.9840072493417 -121.947042502354

Twin Lakes

3.5/5
"Beachside Street"
36.9651565814405 -121.988902523539

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