Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA

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Pasatiempo

Pasatiempo is a gated, golf course community in the wooded hills overlooking Monterey Bay. Its homes are nestled in a serene, natural setting with sweeping views of redwood-covered mountains and the misty oceanfront. “It’s woven all around this beautiful, ocean view golf course. It’s got nice topography. It’s surrounded by forests. There are
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  $2.09M
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  $1.1M - $5M
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  3 Listings
Pasatiempo
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Westlake

Westlake is a residential district in West Side Santa Cruz, just 2 miles from Santa Cruz beaches and less than a mile from the city's downtown district. Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, it has a secluded feel while still being close to some of the city's major attractions. “It’s on hill, raised up from the town. And it’s a
- Average Value
  
  $1.82M
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  $382K - $3.1M
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  6 Listings
Westlake
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Lower Seabright

Lower Seabright is where residents wake up to the sounds of yachts and sailboats clanging in the harbor, the whoosh of ocean waves and coastal birds chirping overhead. Mornings might be spent meandering along palm tree-lined streets and wide, sandy beaches overlooking Monterey Bay. The neighborhood is situated along the coast between the Santa
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  $1.77M
- List Price
  
  $597K - $4.1M
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  10 Listings
Lower Seabright
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Lighthouse-The Circles

A weekend afternoon in Lighthouse-The Circles might look like laying on a sandy beach followed by a twilight walk along rocky, oceanfront bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay. In the distance, residents and visitors can take in the bright-lit Santa Cruz Boardwalk against a backdrop of misty, forested mountains. Coastal living has always been the appeal
- Average Value
  
  $1.74M
- List Price
  
  $896K - $6M
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  6 Listings
Lighthouse-The Circles
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Twin Lakes

Beachfront walks, yachts gliding across the Pacific surf and a cool coastal breeze are what residents come home to in Twin Lakes. This coastal neighborhood has all the hallmarks of a Santa Cruz vacation destination, but it’s less touristy than nearby Capitola and Pleasure Point. “It’s walkable, it’s bikeable and it’s mostly residential. It’s a
- Average Value
  
  $1.59M
- List Price
  
  $524K - $6.1M
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  7 Listings
Twin Lakes
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Carbonera

Carbonera is a small, residential community perched in the hilly outskirts of Santa Cruz. Residents enjoy mountainous topography and views of deep-green forests while also being just 3 miles from the region’s sun-drenched beaches and seaside attractions. Realtor Tom Brezsny of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno says the neighborhood has
- Average Value
  
  $1.59M
- List Price
  
  $1.3M - $2.4M
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  3 Listings
Carbonera
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King Street

Quiet streets dotted with palm trees, bright floral landscaping and cozy midcentury homes fill Santa Cruz’s King Street neighborhood - but don't let the tranquility fool you, it's an area teeming with activity. World-famous surf spots, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and plenty of mountainous hiking and biking trails are less than two miles away.
- Average Value
  
  $1.50M
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  $1.1M - $2.7M
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  2 Listings
King Street
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California Street-Mission Hill

While it may be a next-door neighbor to downtown Santa Cruz, California Street – Mission Hill maintains its own star qualities. "It's a great area close to the beach and close to the downtown lifestyle," says Jayson Madani, a Room Real Estate Realtor who sells in the area. The neighborhood is rich with culture, as demonstrated by its restaurants,
- Average Value
  
  $1.41M
- List Price
  
  $691K - $1.9M
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  0 Listings
California Street-Mission Hill
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Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a sunny residential neighborhood in Santa Cruz that sits just south of a sprawling woodland park and 2 miles north of the city’s seaside beaches. Plus, because it’s just north of the coastal fog line, it gets sunnier, warmer weather than neighborhoods situated along the oceanfront where mornings are often overcast and misty.
- Average Value
  
  $1.41M
- List Price
  
  $1.1M - $2M
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  1 Listing
Prospect Heights
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Upper Seabright

A weekend morning in Upper Seabright might look like sipping espresso on a cafe patio before heading to the beach to watch sailboats racing in a yacht club regatta. This sun-drenched Santa Cruz neighborhood is prized for its easy access to oceanfront scenery. “It’s very sunny, and it has great walkability. Some parts of the neighborhood feel like
- Average Value
  
  $1.39M
- List Price
  
  $855K - $3.1M
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  8 Listings
Upper Seabright
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Western Drive-Nobel

Western Drive-Nobel is where the Santa Cruz suburbs meet the rural meadows and forests beyond the city limits. The neighborhood is just south of the University of California, Santa Cruz, but it's only a short drive to soaring mountains, oceanfront beaches and cliffside vistas. “The university entrance is just a few blocks away, so the people who
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  $1.34M
- List Price
  
  $719K - $2.8M
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  6 Listings
Western Drive-Nobel
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Mission Street Corridor

Named for the main artery of this portion of Santa Cruz, Mission Street is frequently alive with activity. There is always foot traffic to be found along this roughly 2-mile stretch, thanks to the many shops and restaurants that populate the area. Though primarily a commercial hub, there are also residential areas and nearby parks, providing an
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  $1.29M
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  0 Listings
Mission Street Corridor
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Banana Belt

Sunny days are here to stay in Santa Cruz’ Banana Belt. This neighborhood gets more sun and less fog than surrounding areas because it sits about equal distance between the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills and Monterey Bay beaches. Residents often come home to bright-lit blue skies, a salty sea breeze and warm, Mediterranean temperatures. “It’s
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  $1.24M
- List Price
  
  $861K - $1.9M
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  5 Listings
Banana Belt
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Live Oak

Live Oak is a small community that stretches from the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains to within a few blocks of the Pacific Ocean. It’s nestled just north of Capitola and Pleasure Point, so residents enjoy easy access to misty cliffside vistas, picturesque beaches and local attractions. “It’s very close to wonderful, well-maintained beaches
- Average Value
  
  $1.21M
- List Price
  
  $290K - $2.3M
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  19 Listings
Live Oak
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Beach Hill-Beach Flats

Rumbling carnival rides, sandy beaches and ocean views are just a short walk away for residents of Beach Hill and Beach Flats. This sunny Santa Cruz neighborhood overlooks the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a vacation destination and the oldest amusement park in California. Seaside boardwalk attractions like the century-old Giant Dipper rollercoaster
- Average Value
  
  $1.17M
- List Price
  
  $1.1M - $2M
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  1 Listing
Beach Hill-Beach Flats
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Downtown Santa Cruz

A weekend in Downtown Santa Cruz might start with a stroll through an outdoor market, an iced coffee on a café patio and window-shopping at bookstores and boutiques on Pacific Avenue. The district has long been a gathering place for Santa Cruz locals, college students and vacationers alike. In the evening, the streets come alive as daytime
- Average Value
  
  $1.09M
- List Price
  
  $621K - $1.9M
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  3 Listings
Downtown Santa Cruz
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Lower Ocean

Palm tree fronds dot the skyline of Santa Cruz’s Lower Ocean neighborhood. This sunny residential neighborhood is just minutes from Santa Cruz's bustling beachfront and its colorful downtown district. “It’s a little more affordable than nearby areas like Seabright, but it’s still walking distance to downtown and a few blocks from the beach,” says
- Average Value
  
  $1.04M
- List Price
  
  $700K - $1.5M
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  4 Listings
Lower Ocean
Bonny Doon
- Average Value
  
  $1.30M
- List Price
  
  $638K - $4.6M
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  3 Listings
Bonny Doon
Water Street Corridor
- Average Value
  
  $1.04M
- List Price
  
  $1.1M - $1.1M
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  0 Listings
Water Street Corridor
Soquel Avenue Corridor
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  $778K
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  $591K - $781K
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  1 Listing
Soquel Avenue Corridor

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