Community Guide to Santa Cruz County
This will give you a quick view of some of the many varied communities in Santa Cruz County. They range from small beach towns to mountain settings perfect for a private retreat or ranch. These areas need to be viewed to be appreciated, please don't hesitate to call me if you'd like a tour.
Aptos - The neighborhood of Aptos includes the Redwoods of Nisene Marks Park, the historic Aptos Village and the community of Meadow Ranch ....
Bonny Doon - Displaying true Scottish roots, Bonny Doon was named after a line in the Robert Burns' song The Banks O'Doon...
Capitola - Capitola by the Sea has the charm of a Mediterranean village with restaurants, shops, bakeries, and artist galleries....Corralitos - This small town tucked in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains lies just outside of Watsonville in Santa Cruz County...
Davenport - This quaint, oceanside town is surrounded by wide open spaces and farmland...
La Selva Beach - South County Beaches and the quaint main street village keeps this small community in demand...
Live Oak - The Live Oak neighborhood stretches along the coastline from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor along the Avenues & Sunnycove to the exclusive Opal Cliffs neighborhood....
Lompico-Zayante - East of the Felton area near Loch Lomond Reservoir, Lompico-Zayante is completely surrounded by Redwood trees...
Rio Del Mar/Seascape - These residential neighborhoods wrap around the Seascape Golf Course and Resort. Some of the most exclusive beach homes in the County are located here as well as the Cement Ship at Rio Del Mar Beach....
San Lorenzo Valley - These communities include: Felton, Ben Lomond, Brookdale & Boulder Creek. Diverse neighborhoods of family homes they are much more than rustic mountain cabins....
Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz is a classic Beach Community, from the Beach Boardwalk to the University, from the Redwoods to the Sea….
Scotts Valley - Located just 5 miles inland from Santa Cruz and within commuting distance to the Silicon Valley, it offers a warmer sunny climate and is framed by the Santa Cruz Mountains...
Seacliff - Sitting on the bluff above the famous Cement Ship, Seacliff is a vacation community, easy walking distance to the beach. It includes New Brighton, Las Olas & Potbelly Beach....
Seascape - South of Rio Del Mar is Seascape, a newer neighborhood with large custom homes and greenbelt parkways...
Soquel - Soquel has the charm of an old-world village with antique shops, coffeehouses & wineries....
Watsonville - Watsonville agricultural hub of the south county area. Many new developments, shopping centers, and the desire for horse-properties have lured buyers into this beautiful valley....
If you have any questions about buying and selling real estate in the greater Santa Cruz area, contact Lauren Spencer, Coldwell Banker Realtor at 1-831-662-6522 or Toll Free: 1-800-226-4717.


