Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntÉ™ ˈkruË z/; Spanish for 'Holy Cross') is the
county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of
2019 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at
64,608.Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntÉ™ ˈkruË z/; Spanish for 'Holy Cross') is
the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As
of 2019 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at
64,608.Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51
km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the
city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined
Statistical Area.Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural
environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community
lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to the
University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research institution
and educational hub, as well as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an
oceanfront amusement park operating continuously since 1907. Santa Cruz, California Top Movies & Young Movies