Santa Cruz Mountains

About the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Santa Cruz Mountains stretch along the coast from the San Francisco Peninsula down to the Monterey Bay. In the Santa Cruz County portion, this area encompasses a range of communities from the ridgeline neighborhoods above Scotts Valley to the rural enclaves along Bear Creek Road and Zayante Road. Mountain properties vary widely in price, size, and character, from cozy cabins to custom estates with acreage and views. Living in the Santa Cruz Mountains means trading walkability for privacy, ocean views for forest canopy, and urban convenience for natural beauty surrounded by towering redwoods.

Living in the mountains means trading walkability for privacy, ocean views for forest canopy, and urban convenience for natural beauty. Homes range from rustic cabins to custom estates, many set on multi-acre parcels with views of Monterey Bay or the surrounding redwoods.

Lifestyle

Mountain living appeals to those who want a genuine connection to nature. The redwood forests provide shade and serenity, while hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are right outside your door. Many residents commute to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley, trading a longer drive for a dramatically different quality of life.

Real Estate

Mountain properties vary widely in price, size, and character. Properties range from cozy cabins to custom estates with acreage and views. The market is more varied than the coastal communities, with unique properties that require local expertise to evaluate properly.