Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.

Felton is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California . The population was 4,489 as of 2020 census and according to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), all of it land.

Aptos is an unincorporated town in Santa Cruz County, California. The town is made up of several small villages, which together form Aptos: Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Aptos Village, Cabrillo, Seacliff, Rio del Mar, and Seascape. Together, they have a combined population of 24,402.

Ben Lomond is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, and also the name of the mountain to the west. The CDP includes the communities of Glen Arbor and Brackney. The population was 6,337 at the 2020 census.

Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, located in the Monterey Bay Area of the Central Coast of California. The population was 52,590 according to the 2020 census. Predominantly Latino and Democratic, Watsonville is a self-designated sanctuary city.

Boulder Creek is a small rural mountain community in the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains. It is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California, with a population of 5,429 as of the 2020 census. Throughout its history, Boulder Creek has been home to a logging town and a resort community, as well as a counter-culture haven.

Corralitos is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. It is a rural area known for its agriculture of apples and strawberries, and its notable Corralitos Market and Sausage Co. Moreover, its location near the Pacific Ocean optimizes viticulture. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census.

Soquel is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California, located on the northern coast of Monterey Bay. The population was 9,980 at the 2020 census.

Rio Del Mar is a beautiful beach community located in Aptos, California, along the coastline of Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County. Its population was 9,128 as of the 2020 United States census. Rio Del Mar is a coastal gem on Monterey Bay, known for its relaxed beach atmosphere, scenic beauty, and a mix of outdoor activities.

Davenport is a small coastal town located along the coast of Northern California, approximately 11 miles north of the city of Santa Cruz. It's a scenic drive along Highway 1 to reach Davenport, and the town is nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its picturesque coastal setting and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Davenport's population was 388 in 2020.