Anchor Apartments

321 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Area
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City - Santa Cruz

Welcome to Santa Cruz, where coastal living meets mountain scenery along the shores of Monterey Bay. The Santa Cruz Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to this Northern California community, known for its natural wonders and beach town atmosphere. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a California Historic Landmark, anchors the beachfront with its classic amusement rides and entertainment, while Pacific Avenue features local shops and restaurants. Housing options throughout Santa Cruz include properties in the historic district and near the University of California Santa Cruz campus. The local rental market remains competitive, with average rates of $2,139 for studios, $2,572 for one-bedrooms, and $3,562 for two-bedroom units.

Natural Bridges State Beach showcases the area's stunning coastline and hosts a seasonal monarch butterfly grove. The city's surf spots, including Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point, have helped establish Santa Cruz as a cornerstone of California surf culture.

Learn more about living in Santa Cruz 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
Drive: 41 min 26.1 mi
Drive: 46 min 32.2 mi
Anchor Apartments is within 13 minutes or 5.0 miles from UC Santa Cruz. It is also near Cabrillo College and West Valley College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
336 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
3 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
544 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
116 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,092 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,023 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-4
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
185 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
191 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
Transportation

Anchor Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 33.1 miles or 46 minutes away, and Monterey Regional, located 43.5 miles or 55 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 47 min 33.3 mi
Drive: 48 min 33.5 mi
Drive: 61 min 38.9 mi
Drive: 62 min 45.7 mi
Drive: 63 min 45.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Drive: 46 min 33.1 mi
Monterey Regional
Drive: 55 min 43.5 mi

Walkability Near Anchor Apartments

Very Walkable
88
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
47
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Biker's Paradise
97
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Anchor Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Anchor Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Neary Lagoon
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Anchor Apartments has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and Lighthouse Field State Beach.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Anchor Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 57 min 43.8 mi
Drive: 62 min 46.1 mi
Anchor Apartments is 43.8 miles from Presidio of Monterey, and is convenient to other military bases, including Coast Guard Facilities.

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