Paradise Park California Map

About Paradise Park, California

Paradise Park is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 470. The population density is 102.9 people per km². Paradise Park is located at 37.0102°N, 122.0436°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95060.

Paradise Park unfolds as a quiet expanse of rolling hills, where the scent of eucalyptus mingles with the briny tang of the nearby ocean. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-west of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-north-west of Live Oak. The land itself slopes gently towards the coast, a mosaic of scrub oak, towering redwoods, and pockets of manicured gardens that spill over low stone walls. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of trees, paints shifting patterns on the dusty trails, and the air often carries a cool, moist caress, hinting at the Pacific’s proximity. This is a place where the wildness of nature still asserts itself, even as human habitation weaves through it, creating a sense of both seclusion and gentle connection. The history of Paradise Park is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Santa Cruz County, once a land of abundant orchards and burgeoning ranches. While large-scale farming has receded, the echoes remain in the names of some of its streets and the enduring presence of mature fruit trees in older gardens. Today, Paradise Park’s economy thrives on a different kind of growth, a vibrant blend of small, independent businesses and the quiet hum of residents who often commute to the larger centers of Silicon Valley or the university towns. It’s a locality that cherishes its independent spirit, fostering a sense of neighborliness that feels both authentic and refreshingly unpretentious, a characteristic often observed during the unhurried pace of its weekend farmers' markets.

About This Paradise Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paradise Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.010227, -122.043575. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Paradise Park and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Paradise Park includes the ZIP code (95060), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz City Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Paradise Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.