Santa Cruz County is located on the California's Central Coast approximately 70 miles south of San Francisco. Offering the best of the Golden State, Santa Cruz is the quintessential California beach town. After all, it's where three vacationing Hawaiian princes first surfed the USA in 1885 and the place Jack O'Neill invented the first wetsuit in the 1950's. Santa Cruz's history is cemented in this iconic California sport. Surfers tote their boards to the beach, where families relax on the sand as children splash and play in the water.
Living in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas offer residents an urban and suburban mix feel with access to bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Owning a home in Santa Cruz means access the best things California has to offer at a more peaceful pace. To mention a few, here are some of the reasons to purchase your next dream home in Santa Cruz. Year-round beachside fun, natural beauty and outdoor adventure, dining and drinks, access to the Bay Area and Central Coast, Seaside luxury and charming neighborhoods, community and mental health, and a unique history.
Learn more about Santa Cruz and surrounding areas by contacting a Kind Lending Ambassador located at our local Santa Cruz, California branch.