Santa Cruz is pretty, the homes interesting, the college, UCSC, beautiful.......

Recently our local institution of higher learning UCSC has named by Forbes as on of the 10 prettiest campuses in the world. Now that does not surprise me as I have been telling Santa Cruz real estate clients that for years it is one of the prettiest they will find.UCSC made the international list that includes another local university,Stanford, in Palo Alto, Princeton in New Jersey and the Scripps in Claremont, Ca. You can check out the slide show of the others in other parts of the world, but I didn't want all the commercials.


UCSC homes vary quite a bit as some are condos for students, while others are parts of a subdivision known as University Terrace, in west Santa Cruz that are larger for campus workers or faculty. The housing market here is quite varied with a whole range of styles and locations to choose from, just like these campuses.

The fact that the University of Santa Cruz is chosen was not a surprise. If you have ever been to the campus, the drive alone will make most recruits decide for the affirmative. With stunning panoramic ocean views of Santa Cruz to Monterey bay area below you as you head up or down from campus, one can't help but admire the natural beauty. While UCSC is a heavy weight in many academic areas, the combination of mind and spirit and the natural beauty is really a great treasure to have. With paths through the towering redwood trees to, the path to education here is crowded with beauty. While Santa Cruz real estate is most valued by those of us who live here, the University of Santa Cruz occupies some of the most valuable real estate in Santa Cruz. The golden rolling hills at times dotted with cattle or even mountain bikers on the way to rides is almost surreal in it's beauty.

If you have a child considering a college near or far from home, this is a beautiful place to get a grounded education in a wide variety of subjects. Definitely do check out UCSC and if you decide to go, call me for help in locating a home to buy in Santa Cruz. Renting can be a drag and you will find the place is a safe way to go as many parents have found.
You can reach Gregg Camp at 831-818-7524 for help with your UCSC housing needs.