San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Pleasure Point, CA
$1,183,600Median home value
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About Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point is an unincorporated surf neighborhood on Santa Cruz's east side, known for its beach cottages, surf breaks, and walkable stretch of East Cliff Drive. Housing is a mix of older beach bungalows, remodeled cottages, and newer coastal homes, many with ocean views. It draws surfers, remote workers, and second-home owners who want Santa Cruz beach life without the downtown crowds.
Home prices in Pleasure Point
The median home value in Pleasure Point is $1,183,600.
Top places in Pleasure Point
- Pleasure Point Beach — surf beach at the foot of the neighborhood
- The Hook — well-known surf break off East Cliff Drive
- East Cliff Drive — scenic coastal road popular with walkers and cyclists
- Pleasure Point Park — small bluff-top park overlooking the surf
- Moran Lake Beach — family beach at the east end of the neighborhood
- Corcoran Lagoon — quiet lagoon and bird habitat behind the beach
Commuting from Pleasure Point
- Downtown Santa Cruz ~10 minutes via East Cliff Drive/Soquel Ave
- Highway 1 connects to Capitola (~10 min) and Monterey (~45 min)
- San Jose International Airport ~35-40 minutes via Highway 17
- No commuter rail; Santa Cruz Metro buses serve the area
Pleasure Point FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pleasure Point, CA?
The median home value in Pleasure Point is $1,183,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Pleasure Point, CA?
Downtown Santa Cruz ~10 minutes via East Cliff Drive/Soquel Ave
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.