Opal Cliffs

Close to restaurants shopping and plenty of public beaches, parks, and people-watching.

Welcome to Opal Cliffs

Opal Cliffs is an unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County. It borders Capitola Village on one side and Pleasure Point on the other. See where Jack O'neill lived for decades while he built O'neill Surf Company and sat on his deck on the cliff watching surfers enjoy the sport. Opal Cliffs is close to restaurants shopping and plenty of public beaches, parks, and people-watching.
 
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Overview for Opal Cliffs, CA

5,530 people live in Opal Cliffs, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $68,375. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,530

Total Population

49 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,375

Average individual Income

Around Opal Cliffs, CA

There's plenty to do around Opal Cliffs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

66
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
97
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cliffside Coffee Bar, Firefly Coffee House, and Pleasure Point Liquor & Grocery.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Cliffside Coffee Bar Logo
Dining 0.26 miles 10 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Firefly Coffee House Logo
Dining 0.31 miles 12 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Pleasure Point Liquor & Grocery Logo
Dining · $$ 0.39 miles 6 reviews 2.3/5 stars
Rip Curl Logo
Shopping 0.38 miles 32 reviews 4.6/5 stars
The Hook Logo
Active 0.09 miles 5 reviews 3.8/5 stars
Pleasure Point Logo
Active 0.23 miles 62 reviews 4.4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Opal Cliffs, CA

Population Households Employment

Opal Cliffs has 2,577 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Opal Cliffs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,530 people call Opal Cliffs home. The population density is 8,358 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,530

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,577

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$68,375

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Opal Cliffs, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Opal Cliffs. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® ML82056434

$5,995,000

4250 Opal Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,657 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82053611

$4,999,000

22800 E Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
6 Beds 6 Baths 3,224 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML82053491

$4,245,000

2651-2661 Fresno ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
6,656 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82065207

$3,495,000

562 36th AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,477 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82058730

$3,299,000

175 25th AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,050 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82038868

$3,149,000

3811 Portola DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
For Sale
MLS® ML82059032

$3,100,000

4355 Opal Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,303 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82060389

$2,999,000

2722-2724 Warren ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,046 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML82060060

$2,700,000

325 25th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,012 Sq.Ft.

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(831) 247-8155

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