Boulder Creek, CA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
408.5 mi
Riverside, CA
Quickest Drive
5h 10m
Bakersfield, CA
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Boulder Creek, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,353
Median Income
$106,842
Median Home Value
$785,200
Median Age
46.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Boulder Creek, CA
Boulder Creek is a town in Santa Cruz County in the state of California.
1 Big Basin Redwoods State Park, ☏ +1 831 338-8860. Located about 30 minutes north of Felton. Go north on Highway 9 and take Highway 236 at Boulder Creek. Contains a visitor's center, many deep trails along old growth redwoods, camp areas, and access to great scenic views. Longest trails lead towards the coast, which takes an all day commitment but very worthwhile.
1 Bella's Cafe, 13132 CA-9, ☏ +1 (831) 217-5070. 8AM-2PM daily. Local favorite diner open for breakfast and lunch. Very good food. Takes cash only so plan ahead. $15USD. (updated Jan 2025) 2 Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub, 13200-b Central Ave, ☏ +1 (831) 338-2141. 11AM-9PM everyday. Excellent freshly made pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Gluten free and vegan options available. The pub offers a curated set of good local beer and wine. 12-18USD. (updated Jan 2025)
Chain hotels are available in nearby Scotts Valley. 1 Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, ☏ +1(831) 609-6010. Located in the adjacent (half mile to the south) community of Brookdale. Pet-friendly, free parking, on-site cafe and grill. (updated Jan 2025)
Boulder Creek is accessed from the Santa Clara Valley by State Route 9, or by State Route 17 to Bear Creek Road, and from Santa Cruz by State Route 9. Each drive is windy but woodsy and picturesque. Much local wildlife is evident even from the road. Be sure to use turnouts to let the locals by.
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