Santa Cruz Homes with Forest / Woods View

Welcome to Santa Cruz, California – a coastal gem nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the lush, rolling hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and outdoor recreational opportunities, Santa Cruz offers a unique blend of laid-back California charm and natural beauty. With its mild Mediterranean climate, residents enjoy year-round sunshine, making it an ideal place for both relaxation and adventure.

One of the most enchanting features of Santa Cruz is the abundance of homes that boast breathtaking forest and woods views. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft chirping of birds, with the majestic redwoods as your backdrop. These properties provide a perfect sanctuary for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Homes with forest views in Santa Cruz often feature expansive decks and large windows that invite the outside in, allowing you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the woods. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin nestled among the trees or a modern home with panoramic views, there’s something for everyone in this enchanting area.

In addition to the stunning scenery, Santa Cruz is a community that thrives on sustainability and outdoor living. With miles of hiking and biking trails, pristine beaches, and local farmers' markets, residents can enjoy a lifestyle that celebrates both nature and community. Discover your dream home in Santa Cruz, where the forest meets the coast, and experience the magic of California living at its finest.

Newest Santa Cruz Homes with Forest / Woods View

$1,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82065126 MLS

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

248 Mcgivern WAY, Santa Cruz

Listed by Elisabeth Bentz, 831-316-3099 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: Melissa Hansen from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

$1,325,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064505 MLS

Welcome to 600 Graham Hill Road, where comfort, privacy, and convenience come together in a desirable Santa Cruz location. This inviting single-level home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a functional floor plan, and low-maintenance living designed for an easygoing lifestyle. Set behind a fully fenced property, the home offers a wonderful sense of privacy with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The bonus room adds valuable flexibility and can easily serve as a home office, playroom, art studio, hobby space, or additional flex space. A two-car garage provides plenty of room for parking and storage, while the thoughtfully designed driveway makes coming and going simple, with convenient access for pulling in and out - a standout feature along Graham Hill Road. Commuters will appreciate the convenient location with easy access to Highway 17, making trips toward Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area more manageable while still enjoying the laid-back Santa Cruz lifestyle. Updated, private, low-maintenance, and conveniently located, 600 Graham Hill Road offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz living with everyday practicality in mind.

600 Graham Hill RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Ben Rush, 805-704-5141 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,399,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064118 MLS

Rare opportunity to own ocean views from a fully detached townhome in Santa Cruz's coveted Westside! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the privacy of a single-family residence with the convenience of low-maintenance living. Enjoy stunning ocean views from the living room, primary suite, and private balcony, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing while taking in the coastal scenery. The bright, spacious interior features an expansive kitchen, brand-new carpet, fresh paint touch-ups, and a new stove and range hood. Multiple balconies and a private landscaped backyard provide inviting outdoor spaces to enjoy the Santa Cruz sunshine. Additional highlights include a spacious attached two-car garage and exceptionally low HOA dues of just $190/month. Ideally located near local shops, popular breweries, wineries, coffee shops, and restaurants, with easy access to Wilder Ranch State Park, Davenport, West Cliff Drive, and some of Santa Cruz's most beautiful beaches. Just minutes from UCSC, this property also offers attractive rental potential. Whether a primary residence, coastal retreat, or investment, this rare Westside gem delivers ocean views, privacy, recent improvements, and an exceptional location. Experience the best of Santa Cruz coastal living! Don't miss it!

511 Southview TER, Santa Cruz

Listed by Rob Carling, 831-818-0770 from Community Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,950,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82063807 MLS

A rare once-in-40-years opportunity to experience your own private state park. Set on 7.8 acres +/- at the end of a gated road, this mountain retreat offers exceptional privacy, sweeping views of redwoods, oaks, madrone & sky, with a touch of ocean in the distance. 1 +/- miles of trails begin outside the front door, reminiscent of having Henry Cowell State Park as your backyard- bring your hiking shoes! The grounds offer a potential ADU site or additional parking; buyer to verify. Walls of glass, skylights, soaring ceilings & abundant natural light showcase the landscape. The dramatic living room with fireplace flows into the dining area with built-in buffet & refreshed kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances & breakfast nook. The expansive primary suite features a fireplace, sitting area, huge walk-in closet & bath with dual shower, soaking tub & double vanity. A wellness room with sauna & flexible loft offer space for a gym, office, lounge, or potential 4th bedroom. Two spacious downstairs bedrooms feature expansive views. A private deck with built-in hot tub & outdoor shower overlooks the redwoods. Solar, high-producing shared well, tankless water heater, heat pump/A/C, fresh paint, new carpet, LVP flooring & 2-car garage complete this extraordinary retreat.

500 Endlich DR, Santa Cruz

Listed by Turiya Blanchette, 831-345-1000 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: from

$2,199,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82063720 MLS

Set on 3.3 private, fully fenced & gated acres, 377 Rider Ridge is a soulful Santa Cruz retreat where ocean & redwood views, modern comfort and a true homestead lifestyle come together. The light-filled 4BR main home features soaring ceilings & walls of windows that immerse you in the surrounding landscape. Outside, an established orchard of 80+ fruit trees, vegetable garden, chicken coops, apiary, automated irrigation & winding pathways create an extraordinary connection to the land. Thoughtful improvements include Tesla solar + 3 Powerwalls, dual-zone smart HVAC, upgraded electrical, high-speed internet, extensive drainage, retaining & hillside improvements, expanded parking and significantly increased usable land. A beautifully refreshed 650 SF guest house offers space for guests, extended family or a private office. Additional investment in defensible space, extensive vegetation management & property-wide water access complements the home's location within a recognized Firewise community. Peaceful & private yet connected, with easy access to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, the beach & Silicon Valley. A rare opportunity to live closer to nature without giving up modern convenience.

377 Rider Ridge RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Kimberly Ward, 831-238-7981 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: Shawndy Linquist from Compass

$1,050,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82063096 MLS ⋅ Isbel Court BLDG.

Rarely available in Carbonera Estates, this spacious tri-level townhome is peacefully positioned near the end of quiet Isbel Court, feeling tucked away from it all while keeping the best of Santa Cruz close at hand. Surrounded by greenery, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,774 SF of light-filled living, outdoor decks and a wonderful connection to nature. Vaulted ceilings, abundant windows and greenbelt views create an airy, open feel, while the decks invite you outside to relax, entertain and enjoy the setting. The tri-level floor plan provides wonderful separation of space. The generous primary suite enjoys its own levela private retreat with a walk-in closet and deck. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests or a home office. An attached one-car garage, guest parking and the quiet cul-de-sac setting add everyday convenience. Carbonera Estates offers approximately 16 acres of park-like grounds with mature landscaping and gardens, all just minutes from the heart of Santa Cruz, beaches, dining, shopping, golf and commuter routes. Spacious, peaceful and connected to both nature and town, this is a special opportunity to enjoy the Santa Cruz lifestyle.

813 Isbel CT, Santa Cruz

Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin, 831-252-4085 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: Magdiel Fajardo from Room Real Estate

$949,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82062633 MLS ⋅ Brookside Glen HOA BLDG.

Townhome convenience w/a single-family feel! Although part of a PUD community, this spacious 1,675-sq ft home lives much more like a single-family residence. Generous interior proportions, 2-car gar, outdoor spaces & no rear neighbors, create a greater sense of space. Size, comfort, convenience & low-maintenance living in a well-maintained community. Upgraded w/hardwood floors, recessed lighting, well-equipped kitchen w/granite counters. Spacious living w/dramatic high ceilings & wide wood framed glass door leads to your private deck, overlooking the tree studded skyline & open space w/walking trails. Upstairs boasts 3 ample size bdrms, including a generous primary suite w/large walk-in closet w/organizers, dual sink vanity & tiled stall shower. Addt' bdrms have full bathroom w/shower over tub. The att garage provides convenient parking, laundry, & storage. Stoney Creek provides an abundance of guest parking, well maintained grounds & walking trails. This tree lined enclave feels like country yet is remarkably close to the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. Located near schools, parks, DeLaveaga Golf & Disc courses, + easy commute locale. Gr8 opportunity to enjoy a comfortable, low maintenance home w/the rare mix of peaceful, wooded surroundings & exceptional in-town convenience.

119 Stoney Creek RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Sheila Feddema, 831-254-5088 from Sherman & Boone Realtors
(If provided) CoList: Sheila Giblin from Sherman & Boone Realtors

$2,495,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82062266 MLS

Tucked into a quiet stretch of country just minutes from town, 365 Granite Creek Road is a light-filled Contemporary that's move-in ready and impossible to replicate. The 5-bedroom, 3-bath main house centers on a chef's kitchen that's undergone a high-end, top-to-bottom remodel, and a detached studio with its own half bath adds flexible bonus space for guests, a home office, or a workout room. You get the best of both worlds here - a genuinely rural, tucked-away feel mere minutes from downtown, DeLaveaga Park, Soquel Drive, and main commuter routes. Properties like this don't come along often: plenty of room for everyone to spread out, enough acreage to actually feel private, and just enough homestead character to make real self-sufficiency practical. A fenced garden and a roomy chicken coop, more than two dozen fruit trees, and a solar system that powers the whole property all come together to make this a rare, well-rounded find. The main level offers a full bedroom and bath, an oversized living room, and direct access to the attached two-car garage, while the four bedrooms upstairs open enjoy shared living space that flow easily out to the backyard, that effortless indoor-outdoor connection that defines California living. Come experience it for yourself!

365 Granite Creek RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Eli Karon, 310-701-4779 from Karon Properties
(If provided) CoList: Nicole Karon from Karon Properties

$3,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82060798 MLS

There is something wonderful and timeless about Bonny Doon. A place where peace and tranquility are not simply found but felt. This is the kind of retreat you dream about, an island of quiet, tucked into nature, and far removed from the pace of everyday life. Mornings begin with birdsong and filtered sunlight; evenings unfold beneath spectacular sunsets, glowing skies, and star-filled nights This private estate includes resort-style amenities, exquisitely crafted interiors, rich architectural details, handsome mill-work, and beautifully framed windows that bring nature in. The chefs kitchen features custom cabinetry, generous stone counters, and premium stainless appliances. A dramatic curved staircase connects the living spaces, while the light-filled living room opens through French doors to the gardens and pool. Upstairs, serene bedrooms capture treetop views, and the primary suite is especially impressive, with a spacious sitting area, abundant natural light, and luxurious bath. Outside, expansive grounds offer a secluded ADU, art/workspace, 4+ car garage, solar, generous parking, mature landscaping, and exceptional pool and spa. Close to reserve trails or reach the beach in 10 minutes. A rare place to slow down, breathe deeply, and let nature restore you.

1035 Martin RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Teresa Marlow, 831-818-3430 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: Michele Replogle from Compass

$515,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82059874 MLS ⋅ Swan Lake Gardens HOA BLDG.

Santa Cruz Coastal Villa, 1 BD/1BA, 639 ft end unit. Short walk to Blacks and Sunny Cove Beaches. Lush resort style gardens, private, lattice fenced patio tucked beneath mature trees and green belt views out of every window, low foot traffic, privacy without facing other buildings or parking area. Easy access to Farmers Market, Bakery, East Cliff Village, restaurants, yacht harbor. Inside, the open living area flows into a well-appointed kitchen featuring light wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a peninsula with bar seating, stainless steel range paired with a sleek black refrigerator. New luxury vinyl flooring runs throughout, and a sliding glass door off the living room opens to a covered deck framed by lattice railings and a leafy tree canopy. The bedroom offers a spacious walk-in closet and connects directly to the bathroom, new flooring, while a hallway closet adds extra storage. Residents enjoy access to a shared laundry room, a large grassy common lawn shaded by eucalpytus trees and one conveniently assigned carport. Community amenities include a pool with lounge seating, fitness center, and clubhouse for private use. Come live the Santa Cruz Beach lifestyle, minutes to the sand!

755 14th Avenue 409, Santa Cruz

Listed by Bobbie Smith, 831-566-1024 from David Lyng Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82059259 MLS

Looking like a home straight out of a fairytale, this beautiful 3 bed/2.5 bath property is thoroughly updated inside and out. Upgrades include a water filtration system, a whole-house generator, easy-to-maintain turf, and updated flooring and window treatments throughout. Home chefs will love preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen, which features knotty pine cabinets, matching stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. From there, French doors lead out to a generously sized deck, perfect for dining al fresco in the summer. Inside the dining room is surrounded by oversized windows that bring the outside in and fill the space with gorgeous natural light. Nearby, the living room is anchored by an inviting fireplace, making it an ideal spot to curl up with a good book on winter evenings. A bonus flex space above the garage could easily serve as a home theater, playroom, or workout space. The primary suite features a comfortable retreat with an ensuite bathroom equipped with dual sinks and a large shower. Outside, the yard sets the perfect tone for summer parties, lawn games, or relaxing under the stars. The location offers great access to both Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, making it easy to reach major commute routes, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and grocery stores.

220 Miracle LN, Santa Cruz

Listed by The Madani Team, 831-234-6683 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,425,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82058945 MLS

Price Imrprovement!! Don't miss out on moving into this deliciously cozy home before the holidays. Enjoy sunshine, privacy and natural beauty in this light-filled home on 2.4 acres in Santa Cruz. This custom-built home features open-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows. Avoid Highway 1 to get over the hill from this spot. The kitchen/dining area offers granite countertops and abundant cabinetry. And just steps away, the living room welcomes you with its large fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and walls of windows. Relax on the deck in the morning or to unwind after your day. The primary suite is a lovely private retreat, with a sitting area and ensuite bathroom. Downstairs are two more bedrooms, an office, and a full bath and laundry room. One level down, the family room is perfect for movies, games, or overnight guests. The stone patio has a built-in barbecue and pizza oven. And the surrounding area offers room for pets and children. On a private road shared by a small group of neighbors, this property offers a sense of privacy while still convenient for wherever you need to go: Santa Cruz, South, or Silicon Valley. Additional features: Happy Valley School District, Comcast Cable internet, a whole-house generator, water softener, and a shared private well.

301 Canyon Oaks, Santa Cruz

Listed by Laura Grenyo, 831-252-0168 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

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