5.3 out of 10

Broadway, Santa Cruz

36.9737919075726 -122.01730062885
Great for
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Safe & Sound
  • Clean & Green
  • Eating Out
Not great for
  • No ratings yet
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers

Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
2yrs+

"Central Residential"

Don't be fooled by its name - this Broadway is NOT the main drag of the corresponding town. In Santa Cruz, Broadway actually on the eastern part of town, away from both downtown and the nearby Beach Street, home to the boardwalk, wharf and amusement park. Rather, it is a residential main drag that happens to be home to some small businesses as well.

Considering that it parallels Soquel Avenue, a much busier street, Broadway is not too crowded. There is some traffic, but it is a fairly reasonably populated street that is easy to navigate. More importantly, it is on the better, less crowded, more residential side of Santa Cruz.

While this is not the equivalent of Broadway in other cities and does not have the host of restaurants that some of the other streets in this town do, it is just fine for driving through, or visiting.
Pros
  • Good suburban street
  • Near downtown
  • Not too crowded
Cons
  • Somewhat boring
  • Some traffic
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers

Travelling to Broadway?

Find Hotels

Best Streets in Santa Cruz

1

Beach St

3.5/5
"Redemption"
36.9643634981273 -122.019664834274

Unranked Streets in Santa Cruz

1st St

2.5/5
"Beach and boardwalk"
36.9645461429868 -122.021519151405
"Redwood Haven in a Beach Town"
36.9984894746918 -122.0070027438

Broadway

2.5/5
"Central Residential"
36.9737919075726 -122.01730062885
"180 Degree Ocean, Boardwalk, San Lorenzo River and Downtown Views! "
36.9700224761461 -122.011389028305

Chestnut St

3.5/5
"Very Nice and Residential"
36.9707577625021 -122.030084224035

Cowell St

3.5/5
"Beachfront Living"
36.9604072160755 -122.026311009346

Encinal St

2.5/5
"It has...stuff..."
36.9867911254646 -122.033862587032

Everson Dr

3.5/5
"Great Condo Complex"
36.9653551701228 -122.02900804575

Front St

3.5/5
"Slightly Quieter than nearby Pacific Avenue"
36.9691693936994 -122.023749271947

Best Neighborhoods to Live In

Best Cities to Live In

Tell everyone what you love about your neighborhood!

Leave a Review

Have a question?

How are schools? Is the area safe? What about public transit options?" Why not ask our community of locals!

Ask Now

Selling or Renting Your Home?

Maximize the selling price of your home by sharing what you love about your suburb to increase its appeal...

Leave a Review

Corporate Relocation Manager?

Enable your employees to share local knowledge in a private, trusted environment with those relocating... while building community.

Learn More