Scotts Valley, California

About Scotts Valley

Set in the western part of California, Scotts Valley is a close-knit town counting 11,828 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Scotts Valley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,560 residents per square mile.

📰 Scotts Valley News Today

• News Briefs | Published Oct. 9, 2026 Press Banner · Oct 9
• Scotts Valley vs Harbor - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 6
• Deanna Lea McIntyre Obituary (2026) - Scotts Valley, CA - Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel - Santa Cruz Legacy | Obituary · Oct 8
• Soquel Girls JV Volleyball @ Scotts Valley MaxPreps · Oct 7
• 23 Carriage Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Realtor.com · Sep 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest California headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Scotts Valley Unique

• The only place in America named Scotts Valley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,828.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Scotts Valley

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Scotts Valley

• ABC Chinese Restaurant — chinese
• Ambrosia Indian Bistro — indian
• Auntie Mame's Cafe
• Casa Nostra — italian
• Cruise Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
• Jia Tellas — cambodian
• Kao Sook Thai Cuisine — thai
• Mountain Mike's — pizza
• Rumble Fish — japanese
• Soul Sweets The Dessert House — japanese (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Canepa · Museum
• Mini Bikes Activity Area · Attraction
• Zip Tower and Climbing Wall · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scotts Valley

• Glenwood Open Space Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Camp Evers Fishing Park reviews ★
• Enchanted Valley Community Center reviews ★
• Glenwood Meadows reviews ★
• Hocus Pocus Park reviews ★
• Joe's Top of the Hill Memorial Park reviews ★
• Lodato Open Space Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• MacDorsa Park reviews ★
• Mission Springs Camps & Conference Center reviews ★
• Outdoor Education Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Siltanen Community Park reviews ★
• Skypark reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Scotts Valley

• California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
• Scotts Valley High
• Scotts Valley Middle
• Vine Hill Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Scotts Valley, CA
📞 (831) 677-5756

scotts-valley.localgaragedoorrepairinc.com

🗺️ Map of Scotts Valley

🏘️ Nearby Communities