The northernmost part of the Monterey Bay is home to the laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is known for its great surfing, beautiful setting (with mountains and the ocean), Santa Cruz University, and the Boardwalk. The town is about 74 miles south of San Francisco and approximately 50 minutes from San Jose. The good weather, cultural and recreational diversions, laid-back atmosphere, restaurants, great music, and theaters make Santa Clara an attractive place to live for singles, families, and seniors alike.
About 56,000 people live in this beautiful hippie town that covers only 12 square miles. The city has an estimated population of 56,300, but during the school year that population increases by almost 10,500 because of the city's university, The University of California, Santa Cruz.
Buying a home in Santa Cruz will put you in one of Northern California's most beautiful settings and in the midst of some of the country's best weather. According to the city's website: “About 10% of the land area of the County is devoted to State Parks, several of which are within or adjacent to the City limits. The climate is mild. The average high temperature is 69 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages 32 inches per year.”
The Santa Cruz school system is highly respected and contributes to the city's popularity among families. The city has three public high schools, Harbor, Santa Cruz, and Soquel, with an average student-teacher ratio of 1:13. According to The School Report, 94% of Santa Cruz's seniors graduate from high school, and 86% of those graduates go on to pursue higher education opportunities.
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The northernmost part of the Monterey Bay is home to the laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is known for its great surfing, beautiful setting (with mountains and the ocean), Santa Cruz University, and the Boardwalk. The town is about 74 miles south of San Francisco and approximately 50 minutes from San Jose. The good weather, cultural and recreational diversions, laid-back atmosphere, restaurants, great music, and theaters make Santa Clara an attractive place to live for singles, families, and seniors alike.
