It’s got a ways to go before it gets wrecked like Malibu, but I think we need to be very careful about growth.
Maria Mattioli, Santa Cruz, Psychotherapist
It might be on its way … [but] it’s still kind of a laid-back town.
Dennis Judd, Scotts Valley, Business Development
We’re from Big Sur, which is getting overwhelmed because the infrastructure is from the 1970s and is not able to handle all the people that want to be there.
Adam Earth, Big Sur, Driver/Gardener
I would say yes. People are charging crazy amounts for one- bedroom places.
Josh Keesler, Santa Cruz, Sales
I don’t see it turning into anything different. We’re still Santa Cruz.
Joe Ball, Santa Cruz, Independent Contractor