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Just south of the San Francisco Bay Area lies Santa Cruz County, forming the northern coast of the Monterey Bay. Well-known for their scenic beauty and beautiful landscapes, the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary attract visitors from all over, eager to explore over 100,000 acres of public parks, beaches, mountain forests and wildlife habitats, and enjoy the numerous recreational activities offered at those places. Must-visit locations include Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Sunset State Beach, Rancho del Osos Nature and History Center and Wilder Ranch State Park. Santa Cruz county residents tend to be well-educated. 38.3% of residents age 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, which is significantly higher than the national average of 27.2% and the state average of 29.5%. Its excellent schools and numerous educational programs make Santa Cruz County a wonderful place to live in and study.
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