Santa Cruz County, California, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Santa Cruz County lies on California’s Central Coast between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. San Mateo County borders it to the north, Santa Clara County to the east, and the Pajaro River and Monterey County to the south. Its incorporated cities are Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and technology contribute to the county’s economy.