San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to La Selva Beach, CA
$1,325,700Median home value
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About La Selva Beach
La Selva Beach is a small beach town in Santa Cruz County between Aptos and Watsonville, with about 2,300 residents. Manresa State Beach's long sandy shoreline is its defining feature. The town has a quiet, residential beach-community feel with a small commercial strip on San Andreas Road.
Home prices in La Selva Beach
The median home value in La Selva Beach is $1,325,700.
Top places in La Selva Beach
- Manresa State Beach — long sandy beach with surf and dunes.
- Sunset State Beach — state beach, adjacent to the south.
- Aptos — village shops and Seacliff Beach, about 10 minutes north.
- Seascape Resort — beachfront resort in Aptos, nearby.
Commuting from La Selva Beach
- No rail; San Andreas Road connects to Highway 1, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
- Santa Cruz is about 20 minutes north; Monterey about 40 minutes south.
La Selva Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Selva Beach, CA?
The median home value in La Selva Beach is $1,325,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from La Selva Beach, CA?
No rail; San Andreas Road connects to Highway 1, San Jose about 45 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.