Santa Cruz
in Santa Cruz County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.974 and -122.031 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 58' 26" and W -122° 1' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:11 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 7:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.381 and 55.651 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Langevin
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County (California) with it's 64,220 citizens is a city in United States about 2,430 mi (or 3,911 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Santa Cruz is now 09:11 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Santa Cruz, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Marina Municipal Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San Jose, Salinas, Redwood City, Hollister and Oakland. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

19°C (65 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection

Address
0,6 mi
611 Ocean Street
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Santa Cruz CA

Address
0,8 mi
1505 Ocean Street
95060 Santa CRUZ
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Babbling Brook Inn

Address
0,4 mi
1025 Laurel St
95060 SANTA CRUZ
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rio Vista Suites

Address
0,8 mi
611 Third Street
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Salt Air Lodge

Address
0,8 mi
Leibrandt Ave 510
95060-5016 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


A Four Sisters West Cliff Inn

Address
0,8 mi
174 W. CLIFF DRIVE
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SANTA CRUZ

Address
0,8 mi
1410 Ocean Street
95060 SANTA CRUZ
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PLUS ALL SUITES

Address
0,7 mi
500 OCEAN STREET
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOTEL SANTA CRUZ

Address
0,7 mi
370 OCEAN STREET
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beach Street Inn and Suites

Address
0,8 mi
125 Beach Street
95060 Santa Cruz
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

California Holidays: Surfing and Beach Town Santa Cruz

Published: December 14, 2012
Length: 13:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Discover America

This video showcases California beach town Santa Cruz, famous for surfing, sun and family fun at the oldest amusement park on the U.S. west coast.


Crabbing 101: Santa Cruz wharf

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 05:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hayley Carter

Dungeness crab season just opened November 1st! Crabbing 101... -Buy a hoop net, 32 inches Fill with stinky bait (chicken, liver, frozen fish, squid, etc) -Deploy off a state pier (no license...


2015 Santa Cruz Criterium (last 5 laps) Masters 35+ 1/2/3

Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 09:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matthew Carinio

Masters 35+ 1/23.


End of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting on 03-24-2015

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 44:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cannabis Advocates Alliance

3-2 vote and the motion passes. Coonerty and Leopold voted it down. #SantaCruzCounty #prop215 #cannabis Please visit http://www.CannabisAdvocatesAlliance.org and connect with us on Facebook ...


Crabbing Off Of The Santa Cruz Pier

Published: June 08, 2014
Length: 57:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ryan Daugherty

This video provides an view of what it is like in an underwater crab trap in Santa Cruz, California. Even though we didn't catch any crabs, we still had a great time looking at all of the sea...


Mini Monday @ Lighthouse Field - Santa Cruz, CA

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 10:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zelight

Spring break in Santa Cruz and the local field is empty. Some local flyers saw us in the air and dropped by with their rigs, was awesome. Will be out there again next week!


Back Pain Relief In Santa Cruz | Back Pain & Sciatica Clinic

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 10:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Falkenroth

Discover the 7 simple ways to relieve back pain and sciatica in Santa Cruz, CA. Go to the website http://www.repairmyback.com/backpaintips.html to learn the #1 back position to avoid, the...


Dungeness Crab SANTA CRUZ 11/04/2014 part 1 of 3

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 31:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheJaimeRose

First Dungeness of the 2014 season. Dropped 30" commercial style Airport Crab Pots with zinc anode on Sunday, November 3rd. 24 hour soak. Bait; previously frozen minced Anchovy and Squid in...


Magical World - Santa Cruz FPV Meetup

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 19:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zelight

Most fun that I've had in a year! FPV Meetup @ Forty Thieves (George Washington Memorial Grove) Santa Cruz, CA. Filmed way to much footage - Mobius wasn't able to capture it all.


Sciatica Treatment In Santa Cruz | Back Pain & Sciatica Clinic

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 30:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Falkenroth

Go to http://www.repairmyback.com/new-back-pain-treatment.html to discover how a groundbreaking sciatica treatment in Santa Cruz, CA is giving sciatica sufferers much needed sciatica pain relief....


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mission Santa Cruz

Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California. The mission was founded in 1791 and named for the feast of the Exultation of the Cross, the name that the explorer Gaspar de Portolà gave to the area when he camped on the banks of the San Lorenzo River on October 17, 1769, and erected a wooden cross.

Located at 36.9781, -122.029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Spanish missions in California, History of Santa Cruz County, California, 1790s in California, California State Historic Parks, California Historical Landmarks, Historic districts in California, 1791 establishments, Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in California, Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey in California, Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz County, California, Queen Anne architecture in California, Victorian architecture in California, Parks in Santa Cruz County, California, Museums in Santa Cruz County, California, History museums in California, Religious museums in California, Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.

Located at 36.9642, -122.018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
San Francisco Bay Area amusement parks, San Francisco Bay Area beaches, Seaside resorts in California, 1907 establishments in California, Amusement parks in California, Santa Cruz, California, History of Santa Cruz County, California, Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz County, California, Visitor attractions in Santa Cruz County, California

Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School

Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School, often referred to as Kirby or GBK is a non-profit independent school, located in Santa Cruz, California. The school educates in grades 6-12 and enrolls 220 students as of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Located at 36.9874, -122.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Santa Cruz County, California, Educational institutions established in 1994, Private high schools in California, Private middle schools in California, Preparatory schools in California

Giant Dipper

The Giant Dipper is a historic wooden roller coaster located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. It took 47 days to build at a cost of $50,000. It opened on May 17, 1924 and replaced the Thompson's Scenic Railway. With a height of 70 feet and a speed of 55 miles per hour, it is one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the world. As of 2012, over 60 million people have ridden the Giant Dipper since its opening.

Located at 36.9647, -122.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz County, California, California Historical Landmarks, History of Santa Cruz County, California, Santa Cruz, California, Roller coasters in California, Roller coasters introduced in 1924, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

The Santa Cruz Wharf is a wharf in Santa Cruz, California, USA, known for fishing, boat tours, viewing sea lions, dining, and gift shops. The current wharf was built in 1914, the last of six built on the site, and is operated by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Office. With a length of 2,745 feet, it is the longest pier on the West Coast of the United States. A fish market on the wharf is featured in scenes from the film Sudden Impact.

Located at 36.9615, -122.022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1914 establishments in California, Piers in California, Santa Cruz, California, Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz County, California, Visitor attractions in Santa Cruz County, California

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD), or simply Santa Cruz METRO, provides bus service throughout Santa Cruz County, California. Santa Cruz METRO also operates the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach Highway 17 Express service between Santa Cruz (city) and San Jose Amtrak Station, thanks to a partnership with Amtrak California, Capitol Corridor, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.

Located at 36.9709, -122.025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public transportation in Santa Cruz County, California, Bus transportation in California, Transportation in Santa Clara County, California

Branciforte Creek

Branciforte Creek is a 5.8-mile long watercourse in Santa Cruz County, California, USA. Branciforte Creek rises on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains and discharges to the San Lorenzo River, which in turn empties into the Pacific Ocean. Within the State of California Branciforte Creek is classified within the Central Coast Basin. As of the year 2002, the State of California has designated Branciforte Creek as impaired with respect to turbidity and pathogens.

Located at 36.974, -122.022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Santa Cruz County, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Mission Hill Middle School

Mission Hill Middle School is a middle school in Santa Cruz, California. It is approximately 150 years old. It is located on Mission Street and King Street. The grades go from 6th to 8th grade. It has approximately 600 students. The main classes include Core (humanities), Math, Science, Physical Education, and an Elective (such as art or music). Some of the teachers include Ms. Fritz (PE), Mrs. Lopez (Science and ETA), Mrs. Nixon (CORE), Mrs. Shafer (Math), and Mrs. Ow (Math).

Located at 36.9742, -122.036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public middle schools in California

Rancho Tres Ojos de Agua

Rancho Tres Ojos de Agua was a 176-acre Mexican land grant in present day Santa Cruz County, California given in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to Nicolás Dodero. The name means "Three Springs". The grant was located on present day High Street in Santa Cruz.

Located at 36.98, -122.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
California ranchos, Ranchos of Santa Cruz County, California

Monterey Coast Preparatory School

Monterey Coast Preparatory (MCP) Middle & High School is a private, independent middle & high school using a UDL-modified Universal Design for Learning curriculum for gifted & talented students, including those with learning differences such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and Asperger Syndrome. Founded in 2010 by parents and teachers from another private school, it is located in Santa Cruz, California.

Located at 36.9856, -122.031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private high schools in California

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. It is owned by the City of Santa Cruz and is located at 307 Church Street. Opened in 1940, it was built in what was described as "mission style in architecture with a modern touch and an arrangement of open porches on the corners and sides. " Its style has also been described as Art Deco.

Located at 36.9739, -122.029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz County, California, Convention centers in California

Undertow (roller coaster)

Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster, built by Maurer Söhne, set to open at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in summer 2013. It will be the only Spinning roller coaster in Northern California.

Located at 36.9643, -122.018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters currently under construction, Roller coasters in California, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Surf City, City of the Holy Cross, Newport of California, Swantacruz, Newport of the Pacific, Santa Cruz, سانتا كروز, Санта Крус, Σάντα Κρουζ, سانتا کروز، کالیفرنیا, サンタクルーズ, 샌타크루즈, Santakrūza, स्यान्टा क्रुज, Санта-Круз, Санта-Крус, Санта Круз, 聖塔克魯茲