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Santa Cruz sunshine
Sunny days are here to stay in Santa Cruz’ Banana Belt. This neighborhood gets more sun and less fog than surrounding areas because it sits about equal distance between the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills and Monterey Bay beaches. Residents often come home to bright-lit blue skies, a salty sea breeze and warm, Mediterranean temperatures. “It’s right above the fog line, so you’ve got great weather,” says Realtor Jayson Madani of Room Real Estate, who lives in neighboring Scotts Valley and works all over Santa Cruz County. “It’s a beautiful, desirable place to live in Santa Cruz.”
It's common to see homes lined with palm trees in Banana Belt.
Banana Belt is blessed with many stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Midcentury homes on tree-lined streets
The Banana Belt’s sun-drenched streets are lined with sidewalks and yards brimming with lush, floral landscaping. Early and mid-20th century home designs are common here, including many bungalows, cottages, ranch homes and Craftsman homes. Eclectic architectural elements are on display, such as the exposed beams of a 1920s Craftsman build or the dormer windows of a renovated bungalow. Mediterranean Revival homes also make an appearance with eye-catching, red-tiled rooftops and stucco exteriors. Prices typically range from around $900,000 to $2 million. The median list price is $1.2 million.
Banana Belt has scenic streets that are decorated with palm trees.
Cottage style homes are ubiquitous in Banana Belt.
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Community parks, beaches and wooded trails
Grant Park and John Franks Park are great places to get some sunshine in the neighborhood. Both parks are nestled along residential streets and feature picnic areas, playgrounds and athletic courts. An outdoor oasis sits just north at De Laveaga Park, a sprawling park with hiking trails that zigzag through forested hills, baseball fields, an archery range and an 18-hole golf course and driving range. The closest beaches are less than 2 miles south, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Seabright Beach. In the opposite direction is the magnificent Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, a massive state park with towering redwood groves and hiking trails that border picturesque streams and swimming holes.
Grant Park in Banana Belt has a fun dog park filled with happy dogs.
Banana Belt is just a short drive from many surf spots in Santa Cruz.
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Highly rated Santa Cruz public schools
Young students can attend De Laveaga Elementary School, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche. Sixth through eighth grade learners move on to A-minus-rated Branciforte Middle School, and upperclassmen attend A-rated Harbor High School. Both Branciforte Middle and Harbor High are located within the neighborhood, a short walk or drive from many homes. Harbor High offers a wide range of career, technical and trade programs, including courses for students who want to specialize in agriculture, car repair, computer science, woodworking, welding and web design. The University of California, Santa Cruz is 2 miles west of the neighborhood. It enrolls around 20,000 students every year.
Branciforte Middle School offers a dynamic curriculum promoting critical thinking and creativity
At Harbor High School, students thrive with innovative teaching and supportive staff.
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Soquel Avenue and Water Street
The Banana Belt is bordered by Water Street and Soquel Avenue, both of which offer shopping and dining options. Tacos Moreno is a popular spot for authentic Mexican, while Santa Adairius is a local tasting room with ales and brews from across the country. Proximity to grocery stores is a major perk: Safeway, Whole Foods and Grocery Outlet are all within a short walk or drive. Staff of Life, a natural grocer and local institution on Soquel Avenue, has been in business for more than 50 years. For everything else, it’s just a short distance to Downtown Santa Cruz where the streets are alive with people going to restaurants, bars, boutiques and outdoor markets. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California’s oldest amusement park, is 2 miles south.
Santa Adairius is the perfect place to grab a beer in Banana Belt.
Tacos Moreno tasty carne asada tacos in Banana Belt.
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Getting around Santa Cruz and beyond
State Route 1 runs along Banana Belt’s northern edge. It’s a major commuter corridor that connects to coastal towns like Aptos and Capitola. It’s less than a mile from State Route 17, another commuter road that traverses the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way to Silicon Valley and San Jose. Santa Cruz Metro bus lines are available for those who prefer public transit.
Banana Belt is conveniently located near Highway 17 and 1.
Banana Belt is a suburban neighborhood in Santa Cruz with many parks and beaches nearby.
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On average, homes in Banana Belt, Santa Cruz sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Banana Belt, Santa Cruz over the last 12 months is $1,350,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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