California · FIPS 06087 · County seat: Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Santa Cruz County, California parcel data lives on GISWEB for Santa Cruz County. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Santa Cruz County parcel map ↗
Opens sccgis.santacruzcountyca.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Quick facts
| Official map | GISWEB for Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | sccgis.santacruzcountyca.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Santa Cruz |
| Population | 261,547 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 445 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 06087 |
Who runs this map
Santa Cruz County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
Santa Cruz County by the numbers
Santa Cruz County had an estimated 261,547 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 445 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 588 people per square mile. By population it ranks 25th of 58 counties in California. Another 162 square miles of water fall within its lines, according to Census mapping. Santa Cruz serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Santa Cruz County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.