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Moving to Seacliff, CA
$1,143,600Median home value
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About Seacliff
Seacliff is a small unincorporated beach community in Aptos, best known for Seacliff State Beach and its quiet residential streets. Homes range from modest beach cottages to bluff-top houses with bay views. It appeals to beach lovers seeking a low-key coastal setting between Capitola and Rio del Mar.


Home prices in Seacliff
The median home value in Seacliff is $1,143,600.
Top places in Seacliff
- Seacliff State Beach — beachfront park with the concrete ship Palo Alto
- The Cement Ship (SS Palo Alto) — historic concrete tanker at the pier
- Seacliff Drive — residential bluff road with ocean views
- Nearby: Capitola Village (~10 min)
Commuting from Seacliff
- Santa Cruz ~15 minutes via Highway 1
- San Jose ~40 minutes via Highway 1/17
- No commuter rail; Santa Cruz Metro bus service
Seacliff FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Seacliff, CA?
The median home value in Seacliff is $1,143,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Seacliff, CA?
Santa Cruz ~15 minutes via Highway 1
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.