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Chestnut Street Neighborhood

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Santa Cruz, CA Neighborhood Information

Welcome to Santa Cruz, home to world-class surfing, Silicon Valley success, and some of California’s most invigorating natural surroundings. Known as a research and educational hub, Santa Cruz offers opportunities to grow your career while expanding your cultural horizons. Take in a concert at the legendary Catalyst music venue, catch a movie at the Del Mar Theatre, and enjoy one of the many delicious local restaurants and bars. Whether you’re shopping the small businesses or chasing big waves, Santa Cruz is a comfortable coastal town that offers a balanced lifestyle sure to fit your needs.

Neighborhood Highlights

Beach Boardwalk

Stroll down the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and experience one of the nation’s oldest amusement parks filled with games, rides, mini golf, and more.

California Cuisine

Take your taste buds on a tour of the neighborhood with authentic Mexican at Los Gallos Taqueria, sushi at Akira, breakfast at Linda’s Seabreeze Café, and sweet treats at Penny Ice Creamery.

Dynamic Downtown

Head downtown to experience a thriving arts and culture scene plus one-of-a-kind shops, bars, and eateries.

Outdoor Adventure

Hike among the great redwoods in Big Basin State Park—California’s oldest state park offering more than eighty miles of trails for you to explore.

Peaceful Peak

Nearby Hidden Peak Teahouse boasts traditional teas in a “digital-free” environment, inviting its patrons to unwind, relax, and reset.

Vintage Vibes

The nearby Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is housed inside the historic Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and packed to the gills with vintage surfing memorabilia.