Seacliff

Known for its fishing pier and the abandoned concrete freighter.

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Welcome to Seacliff

Seacliff is located adjacent to Capitola to the North, Aptos to the East, and Rio Del Mar to the South. Seacliff is technically part of Aptos, but the locals view it as a subcommunity of Aptos due to the separation of Highway 1. Property values in Seacliff are also significantly higher than in Aptos based on the sheer proximity to the beach and the views that can be had from the area.
 
Seacliff State Beach is known for its fishing pier and the abandoned concrete freighter, The Palo Alto. Unfortunately, the ship is unsafe and closed to the public, but the pier is still open for fishing. The beach is also a popular swimming spot, with a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs. The park has a covered picnic facility and interpretive center that reviews the history and the ecology of the area.
 
The Seacliff community is served by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, and residents of Seacliff are typically assigned to Mar Vista Elementary School Aptos Middle School and Aptos High School. These are some of the best schools along the coast in this region.
 
Seacliff is located in the 95003 zip code shared with Aptos and consists of mostly single-family homes, but there are townhomes and condominiums that come on the market occasionally throughout the year. The local MLS designates the Seacliff Area as MLS Area 47. Below is the historical market data for the community.

Overview for Seacliff, CA

3,414 people live in Seacliff, where the median age is 42.3 and the average individual income is $61,595. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,414

Total Population

42.3 years

Median Age

High

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

$61,595

Average individual Income

Around Seacliff, CA

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

55
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Three Waves Coffee, LG Meats Capitola, and Korean Martial Arts Academy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.85 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.82 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.8 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.64 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.78 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Seacliff, CA

Seacliff has 1,574 households, with an average household size of 2.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Seacliff do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,414 people call Seacliff home. The population density is 4,677.91 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,414

Total Population

High

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

42.3

Median Age

45.02 / 54.98%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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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
1,574

Total Households

2.17

Average Household Size

$61,595

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

Married
Single
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Commute Time

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