Santa Cruz Real Estate News & Information

5 Best Santa Cruz Wineries to Visit this Winter

If California isn’t known for its sunny weather and outstanding beaches, then it’s known for its delicious wine.

And Santa Cruz is no exception.

The city is littered with top-rated wineries and vineyards that produce some of the best wines in the country.

The cool coastal weather and the high elevation make Santa Cruz the perfect place to grow grapes.

If you’re looking for something to do, go wine tasting with some friends! Here are the five best Santa Cruz wineries to visit this winter:

Soquel Vineyards

Though Soquel Vineyards isn’t located directly in the city, it’s certainly worth the drive into the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Once there, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful view of the ocean peaking between the vineyards. If you’re…

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Preparing Your Santa Cruz Home to Be an Airbnb

Santa Cruz is a popular vacation spot year round for its phenomenal weather and world-class beaches.

Visitors from across the world love to get a taste of this beautiful place we call home, so why not show them a good time by turning a room in your home into an Airbnb?

Since Santa Cruz has a large tourism industry, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be scheduling bookings for your Airbnb from the moment you first post it online.

So, if you’re thinking of becoming a host, here’s how you can prepare you Santa Cruz home to be an Airbnb:

Designate a Spot in Your Home

Whether it’s a bedroom, an in-law suite, or a carriage house, you need to designate a specific spot in your house to be the Airbnb.

Where you choose your Airbnb to be…

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Fall Maintenance Checklist for Your Santa Cruz Home (Updated)

The time has come!

Fall is the best part of the year to take care of the little things around your property that will make a big difference for you and your home. The change of season in Santa Cruz isn’t as drastic in comparison to other parts of the country but it’s still important to perform some routine home maintenance to your Santa Cruz home.

Here are some reminders on how to prep your home for the cooler months. You’ll save money, time, and maybe even the safety of your home and livelihood.

Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring

Autumn is the best time of year to get your California lawn back to beautiful shape. Here’s a list of ways you can prep your grass for spring:

• Patch dead or damages spots: Remove the old turf, dig up 3 to 6…

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Listing Spotlight: 107 Livermore Ave, Capitola, CA

Brimming with Natural Light Throughout

This absolutely stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Craftsman home is ideally perched above the hustle and bustle of the city, but within easy reach of Capitola Village. 107 Livermore Avenue's wide-open layout, big windows and vaulted ceilings equal plenty of light throughout each of the main living areas.

Cooking meals and washing dishes afterwards will be a breeze in sleek, modern kitchen that features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. An attractive breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the adorable eating nook. An exquisite bay of windows are located directly over top the sink, providing breathtaking ocean views. The pantry offers plenty of storage space as well!

A prime feature of…

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5 Fall Home Staging Tips For Your Santa Cruz Home

With October coming to a close, the fall season is officially upon us. This means an influx of pumpkin-flavored baked goods, hot apple cider, and spooky movies.

But that’s not all:

Fall is an excellent time of year to sell your Santa Cruz home. As the holidays quickly approach, buyers who have been waiting all summer for the perfect new home will be more eager to find a property that fits their needs.

While buyers will have less autumnal options in terms of Santa Cruz real estate inventory, it’s important to use the fall season to your advantage as a home seller. Allow your home to stand out from the crowd with unique curb appeal and cozy accoutrements.

Here are some tips for staging your Santa Cruz home this fall to help ensure a quick…

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5 Fun Day Trips From a Santa Cruz Home Base

Santa Cruz is an amazing city with a lot to keep you busy. But sometimes you may want to get out on the open road and see what the wider area has to offer. The choices can get overwhelming. Which is why we've put together this list of some of the best day trips to take from Santa Cruz.

Let's start with an easy one...

The Mystery Spot

The Mystery Spot is a popular local Santa Cruz attraction, just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. So, what makes this a "day trip" worthy of the name? Well, for a start, there are all the wonderful "mysteries" you can enjoy there. I know what you're asking already...

"What IS The Mystery Spot?"

The Mystery Spot is a collection of large-scale illusions, including oddly arranged environments and…

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Where to Volunteer in Santa Cruz This Fall

What makes Santa Cruz such an amazing place to live is its community.

This city is filled with people from all walks of life, making it an exciting and enriching place to live. And even though Santa Cruz is home to a diverse group of people, the community is undeniably tight-knit.

One of the best ways to keep our Santa Cruz community strong is to give back. There are plenty of ways you can volunteer around town to help people in need and to spread joy.

To help you find the best charity program for you, here’s where you can volunteer in Santa Cruz this fall:

Village Santa Cruz County

Village Santa Cruz County is a fantastic charity that aims to provide quality services to those in need around the community.

Sometimes, people need help…

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Celebrate Halloween With Your Family in Santa Cruz

Halloween is an exciting time of year, especially for families. Watching your kids get dressed up to trick-or-treat is a priceless moment that will always be cherished.

But Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating. There are so many other festivities and events that make the month of October so sensational.

To make the most out of this spooky season, here are some ideas on how you can celebrate Halloween with your family in Santa Cruz:

Visit Local Pumpkin Patches

There’s nothing that gets you into the Halloween spirit quite like visiting a pumpkin patch. Luckily, Santa Cruz has tons of them!

Post Street Farms is a hidden gem located in an urban garden. This quaint patch has pumpkins of all kinds—from spooky-looking white ones to the…

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Best Ways to Stay Active in Santa Cruz

One of the best parts about living in Santa Cruz is having some of the state’s most beautiful landscapes in your own backyard. From the glistening Pacific Ocean to the redwood forests, there’s so much to love about Santa Cruz.

All of these fantastic natural spaces bring seemingly endless opportunities for residents to get outside and exercise.

Here are some of the best ways to stay active in Santa Cruz:

Hike Through the State Parks

Santa Cruz’s state parks have networks of trails that wind around redwood forests and natural landscapes.

These parks are the perfect places to go for hikes. They have tons of trailways that cater to different skill levels, making it easy to find hikes that best suit you.

One of the most popular hiking…

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How to Live Green in Santa Cruz

If you’ve ever been to Santa Cruz, it’s easy to say that it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth. From the Pacific Ocean to the redwood forests, our city has outstanding landscapes that define the area.

In order to preserve the beauty of our city—and to sustain the earth in general—we need to become more conscious about how our habits affect the environment.

Currently, there’s a whopping 5,25 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans and every year we dump in another 8-million tons.

Statistics like these show the importance of living a green lifestyle.

Luckily, there are tons of easy ways to be more eco-friendly. Here are some tips on how to live green in Santa Cruz:

Use Less Single-Use Plastics

Millions of tons of single-use…

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