It is a little over 42 miles from Santa Cruz to Monterey. You take Highway 1 South to get there. It is a very nice scenic drive but can be dangerous. Drive safely.
The distance between Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz, California is approximately 25 miles if you take the most direct route along Highway 1.
43 miles
Monterey is south of Santa Cruz.
About 42 miles taking HIGHWAY 1 - NORTH.
Santa Cruz still exists and it is a very active tourist town. It is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay about 32 miles south of San Jose. It is the county seat and a city of about 59,000 population.
It is about 350 miles.
40 miles taking HWY 1 - NORTH.
About 32 miles.
Santa Cruz, Rio Del Mar,
301.25 mi.
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Monterey Bay is located on the Pacific Coast in Central California, United States. It is south of San Francisco and between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey.