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THE COMMUNITY
Santa Cruz County home to over 270 000 residents is a a a a a vibrant community situated in the northern area of of the the Monterey Bay 75 miles miles south south of of San Francisco and 25 miles miles southwest of of Silicon Valley The County is made up of of four incorporated cities Santa Cruz (pop 65 021) Watsonville (pop (pop (pop 53 796) Scotts Valley (pop (pop (pop 11 928) Capitola (pop (pop (pop 10 180) and unincorporated areas Santa Cruz County’s natural beauty is present in its vast beaches lush redwood forests and rich farmland As the the the Gateway to the the the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary the the the County offers over 29 miles o of beaches beaches including six six state state parks and six six state state beaches beaches Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy surfing kayaking mountain biking cycling hiking golfing sailing fishing and and camping The County also offers dynamic shopping dining entertainment and and cultural experiences that are unique to the region Santa Cruz County is is supported by by a a a a a a strong local economy that is is anchored by by the high
technology agriculture and tourism industries The County is is served by the San Jose
International International Airport Airport Airport the San Francisco International International Airport Airport Airport Monterey Peninsula Airport Airport Airport and and the the the Watsonville Municipal Airport Leading educational institutions in in in in the the the area include the the the University of California Santa Cruz and and Cabrillo College With its diversity pristine landscape and and and sunny Mediterranean weather year-round Santa Cruz County is is an an an an an an an ideal place to live and and and work in in California 3