Economic Development

The great natural beauty of our area, the temperate climate, and our vast and varied cultural resources all combine to make Santa Cruz a very desirable place to live and work. We’re far enough outside Silicon Valley to enjoy our own unique identity, yet close enough to take advantage of all it has to offer.

Most importantly, our quality of life is good for your bottom line. Our highly-educated work force offers experience, skills, and stability you can build on over the long term. Plus our environment has proven to foster creativity, a key competitive advantage in today’s global economy.

The University of California Santa Cruz supports world-renowned research in a variety of disciplines. It also produces students of exceptional ability who are eager to work for local employers. Moreover, there are thousands of highly-trained Santa Cruzans who commute daily to Silicon Valley.

Exceptional people World-class resources A creative environment Great natural beauty Santa Cruz has it all