.Why do you live in Santa Cruz?

Because it’s so damn beautiful.

Jeffrey Beasley, Santa Cruz, Retired

It’s a little bit twisted, but there are a lot of good people and interesting characters.

Heather Lane, Santa Cruz, Health Care

I have friends and family here, I love the beach. It’s a comfort zone and it makes me happy.

Reggie Gardner, Santa Cruz, Server/Bartender

I spent a weekend here and decided it would be fun to live here for a year. Seventeen years later I am still here.

Dulcie Herr, Santa Cruz, Banquet Server