Santa Cruz
41 churches on record in Santa Cruz — from downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations that shape the city's religious life. 23 distinct traditions, 0 verified entries. It is one of the cities we index across California, and sits in Santa Cruz County within the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. Its largest tradition is Catholic.
By tradition
Catholic
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in Santa Cruz →Baptist Churches
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in Santa Cruz →Non-Denominational
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in Santa Cruz →Presbyterian
3 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Presbyterian →Christian
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Christian →United Church of Christ
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse United Church of Christ →Lutheran
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Lutheran →United Methodist
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse United Methodist →Notable churches
First Presbyterian Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church Bonny Doon
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Santa Cruz Revival
Apostolic hub for the saints of God. Operating in the 5 fold ministry and under the power of God. Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday. Father and Son ministry.
Messiah Lutheran Church
How do I find a church near me in Santa Cruz?
We list 41 churches in Santa Cruz, California, across 23 traditions. Every entry carries the street address and map coordinates, so the nearest congregation to you is the one closest on the map above, not the one that paid for placement. Nobody can pay to appear here. If you are looking for a particular tradition, the largest in Santa Cruz is Catholic with 5 churches; the filters above narrow the list by tradition or by first letter.
Where to begin in Santa Cruz
For a first visit, the editors recommend three churches: First Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian), Trinity Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian), and Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church (Lutheran). Together they offer a representative sample of Santa Cruz's worship life.