Find neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the best amenities, from shopping and dining to parks and curb appeal. This list favors neighborhoods where amenities are walkable, parks are inviting, and charm abounds.

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Live Oak
Overall Score : 4.1/5

School : 3.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.7/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

1st
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Overall Score : 4.1/5

School : 3.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.7/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

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Aptos
Overall Score : 3.7/5

School : 2.6/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 1.4/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

2nd
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Overall Score : 3.7/5

School : 2.6/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 1.4/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

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Pasatiempo
Overall Score : 3.6/5

School : 2.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.6/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

3rd
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Overall Score : 3.6/5

School : 2.5/5

Safety : 5.0/5

Amenities : 0.6/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

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Pleasure Point
Overall Score : 2.9/5

School : 2.0/5

Safety : 4.0/5

Amenities : 1.9/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

4th
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Overall Score : 2.9/5

School : 2.0/5

Safety : 4.0/5

Amenities : 1.9/5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

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Santa Cruz
Overall Score : 2.7/5

School : 2.4/5

Safety : 2.8/5

Amenities : 2.7/5

Price : $449,506

Appreciation : -

Value: $15 Overvalued

5th
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Overall Score : 2.7/5

School : 2.4/5

Safety : 2.8/5

Amenities : 2.7/5

Price : $449,506

Appreciation : -

Value: $15 Overvalued