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Santa Cruz West Side

Santa Cruz’s West Side blends coastal lifestyle with some of the city’s most established neighborhoods. Close to Natural Bridges State Beach, West Cliff Drive, and the University of California Santa Cruz, the area offers a mix of classic beach cottages, mid-century homes, and newer construction tucked into quiet residential streets. It’s known for walkability, ocean access, and a strong local community feel.

From a real estate perspective, the West Side consistently attracts buyers who value both lifestyle and long-term property stability. Demand tends to remain strong due to its proximity to beaches, schools, and local businesses. Inventory is often limited, which means well-positioned homes can hold value well over time. For buyers evaluating the West Side, I look closely at property condition, coastal exposure, and renovation potential to help determine whether a home is truly a smart investment.

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Westlake Elementary School 831-429-3878 Public KG-5
Brook Knoll Elementary School 831-423-2454 Public KG-5
Pacific Collegiate Charter 831-479-7785 Public 7-12
Santa Cruz High School 831-429-3960 Public 9-12
Westlake Elementary School 831-429-3878 Public KG-5
Brook Knoll Elementary School 831-423-2454 Public KG-5
Bonny Doon Elementary School 831-427-2300 Public KG-6
Bay View Elementary School 831-429-3991 Public KG-5
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School of Santa Cr 831-427-2641 Private KG-6 Website
Holy Cross School 831-423-5852 Private PK-8 Website
Santa Cruz County Special Education 831-466-5700 Public KG-12 Website
Gateway School 831-423-0341 Private KG-8 Website
Santa Cruz Waldorf School 831-425-0519 Private PK-8 Website
Westlake Elementary School 831-429-3878 Public KG-5
Brook Knoll Elementary School 831-423-2454 Public KG-5
Bonny Doon Elementary School 831-427-2300 Public KG-6
Bay View Elementary School 831-429-3991 Public KG-5
Mission Hill Middle School 831-429-3860 Public 6-8
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School of Santa Cr 831-427-2641 Private KG-6 Website
Santa Cruz County Special Education 831-466-5700 Public KG-12 Website
Gateway School 831-423-0341 Private KG-8 Website
Holy Cross School 831-423-5852 Private PK-8 Website
Santa Cruz Waldorf School 831-425-0519 Private PK-8 Website
Pacific Collegiate Charter 831-479-7785 Public 7-12
Santa Cruz County Community 831-466-5728 Public 7-12
Mission Hill Middle School 831-429-3860 Public 6-8
Santa Cruz County Court 831-466-5728 Public 7-12 Website
Santa Cruz County Special Education 831-466-5700 Public KG-12 Website
Gateway School 831-423-0341 Private KG-8 Website
Holy Cross School 831-423-5852 Private PK-8 Website
Santa Cruz Waldorf School 831-425-0519 Private PK-8 Website
Pacific Collegiate Charter 831-479-7785 Public 7-12
Santa Cruz High School 831-429-3960 Public 9-12
Santa Cruz County Community 831-466-5728 Public 7-12
Santa Cruz County Special Education 831-466-5700 Public KG-12 Website
Santa Cruz County Court 831-466-5728 Public 7-12 Website
Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program 831-466-5762 Public 10-12 Website

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