Santa Cruz County Map, California
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Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County is on the coast, over the hill from Silicon Valley. The cities in Santa Cruz County have that funky beach town vibe. There are lots of surfers and hippies.
UC Santa Cruz is up on the hill. They have banana slugs as mascots. Capitola is this cute little beach town that gets packed in summer. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s old-school fun. That giant dipper roller coaster is over 100 years old.
Up in the mountains, you’ve got towns like Boulder Creek with massive redwoods. It’s pricey, but cheaper than Silicon Valley. If you like a little weirdness with your beach life, Santa Cruz is your spot.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Santa Cruz County |
| County Seat | Santa Cruz |
| Population | Approximately 295,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Live Oak, and others |
| Interstates and Highways | US 1, SR 17, SR 129 |
| FIPS Code | 06-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 608 square miles (Land: 445 sq mi, Water: 163 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | San Mateo County (North), Monterey County (South), Santa Clara County (East) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 36.9741° N, 122.0308° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Santa Cruz and the Spanish term for Holy Cross |
| Major Landmarks | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroads |
| Website | Santa Cruz County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Santa Cruz County Topographic Map
The coastal mountains and valleys of Santa Cruz County are highlighted on this topographic map. Our zoom tool reveals beaches, redwood forests, and the steep Santa Cruz Mountains along California’s central coast.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Santa Cruz County Satellite Map
Forested mountains meet the coastline in this central California county. The distinctive curve of Monterey Bay forms the southern boundary visible from space.
OUTLINE MAP
Santa Cruz County Blank Map
This blank map displays Santa Cruz County’s small outline along Monterey Bay and the Pacific coast. The northern boundary follows the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 3 neighboring counties of Santa Cruz County:
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