The real estate market in Santa Cruz is booming. This seaside city in northern California has become increasingly popular in recent years, as an appealing alternative to other nearby big cities like San Francisco or San Jose.
The appeal of Santa Cruz is instantly clear. Residents love the fresh, salty air from the ocean each morning as well as the towering redwoods that habitate the state parks that border the community.
Join us as we explore a few of the lesser-known Santa Cruz neighborhoods that you may not have considered, but probably should.
Ben Lomond
The small community of Ben Lomond is set in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, just north of the city of Santa Cruz. The wonderful mountain community provides a welcome respite, surrounded by mature trees and mountain peaks. The small town can be found right along Highway 9 and straddling the shores of the San Lorenzo River.
The available real estate here is diverse and mirrors its picturesque location. You’ll find plenty of rustic-style cabins and larger homes shrouded in the shadows of overhanging redwood boughs. The interiors of these home often display a pleasing yet sparse design aesthetic and plenty of natural materials. The quiet neighborhoods of Ben Lomond provide the utmost privacy and a direct connection to the natural world.
Ben Lomond and the small nearby mountain peak that shares its name are both named for the mountain in Scotland.
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Capitola Village
Capitola Village is the endlessly charming and quaint seaside community at the center of the city of Capitola. This beautiful city is all about the beach and the village puts it all front and center of it all!
Capitola Village is well known as the commercial hub for the small city. It provides residents with plenty of delicious restaurants and distinct boutique shops, all overflowing with a unique seaside charm.
The available real estate here is quaint, with plenty of cozy and historic properties right on the ocean with plenty of character. Residents may find a great beach house or single-family bungalow as these are the most popular property types. Make sure to act fast though if you find something you like, these properties never last long!
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Jewel Box
Jewel Box is a wonderfully positioned seaside neighborhood in Capitola. Interested home buyers will find this charming enclave just west of the wharf and Soquel Creek. It’s not an understatement to call it one of the most desirable neighborhoods of either Capitola or neighboring Santa Cruz.
As far as available real estate, Jewel Box features mainly cozy, single-family bungalows, but there is some diversity. Along Opal Street where the neighborhood began still stands a number of more mature homes from before the second world war.
The naming convention of Jewel Box represents its esteem well. The original street is Opal, with newer streets added as the neighborhood grew - Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, and so on. When it comes to beach access, it doesn’t get much better. Capitola Beach and the pier are both right there, an easy walk from most homes in the neighborhood.
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