Scotts ValleyCalifornia
Scotts Valley is a small city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about thirty miles (48 km) south of downtown San Jose and six miles (9.7 km) north of the city of Santa Cruz, in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,224.
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About Scotts Valley
Set in the western part of California, Scotts Valley is a close-knit town counting 11,828 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Scotts Valley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,560 residents per square mile.
What Makes Scotts Valley Unique
- The only place in America named Scotts Valley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,828.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Scotts Valley
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Scotts Valley
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Canepa · Museum
- Mini Bikes Activity Area · Attraction
- Zip Tower and Climbing Wall · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scotts Valley
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Scotts Valley
- California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
- Scotts Valley High
- Scotts Valley Middle
- Vine Hill Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.