About Santa Cruz County

The City of Santa Cruz is located on the sunny side of the beautiful Monterey Bay, 74 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles from San Jose. The beautiful beaches, close communities and relaxed lifestyle of Santa Cruz make it a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. The escape that Santa Cruz offers to Bay Area weekend tourists is enjoyed year-round by the local residents who commute to San Jose and San Francisco.

General Links

Santa Cruz County Map
Watsonville Guide
Surfin' Santa Cruz

Chamber of Commerce

Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce
Aptos Chamber of Commerce
Capitola Chamber of Commerce
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce

Schools

Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Cabrillo College
UC Santa Cruz

County and City Government

City of Santa Cruz
City of Capitola
City of Scotts Valley
City of Watsonville
Santa Cruz County Government
Santa Cruz City Police Department
Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner's Office

Museums

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Capitola Historical Museum
Museum of Art and History
Museum of Natural History

Arts and Music

UC Santa Cruz Arts & Lectures
Cabrillo Music Festival
Cabrillo Stage
Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Chamber Players
Santa Cruz County Symphony
Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Sesnon Art Gallery