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Opal Cliffs
City in California, United States
Overview
Opal Cliffs is a charming coastal community perched between Capitola and Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz County, renowned for its surf breaks, laid-back vibe, and stunning Pacific Ocean views. The area attracts surfers, families, and those looking for a relaxed Californian beach experience away from heavy tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.96°, -121.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$4,360
Local Cost
$3,040
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
522 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
9
Parks
17
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
157.0
Airport
WVI
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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