Laurel, California

Laurel: Located at an elevation of 896 feet within the forested Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Cruz County, this unincorporated area historically served as a significant logging center and a stop on the South Pacific Coast Railroad.

About

Laurel is a city located in the county of Santa Cruz in the U.S. state of California.

Quick Facts about Laurel

State California (United States)
County Santa Cruz County
Latitude & Longitude 37.1166,-121.9664
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 21:41:03 (6th November 2026)
Weather 50℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Laurel is located at 37°6'60"N 121°57'59"W (37.1166100, -121.9663500).

Laurel map

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Weather

50°F
Mostly Clear
1 to 5 mph NE Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

7-Day Forecast
Highland

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Laurel, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
110334 Cabrillo College Aptos (CA) 95003

Nearby Transit Stations (47)

Rail and bus stations connected to Laurel, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SVY Scotts Valley, California 246 Kings Village Rd. BUS
SCZ Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California 920 Pacific Ave BUS
SJC San Jose Diridon station 65 Cahill Street RAIL
SCC Santa Clara station 1001 Railroad Ave. BUS
MHC Morgan Hill, California 17300 Depot Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Laurel.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Redwood Esta Post Office Redwood Estates (CA) 95044

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Laurel, Maryland city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 25,548 people.
  • Laurel, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States of America. with a population of 18,197 people.
  • Laurel, Montana city in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA. with a population of 6,715 people.
  • Laurel, Delaware town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA. with a population of 4,511 people.
  • Laurel, Indiana town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA. with a population of 1,791 people.

Other cities in Santa Cruz County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County , CA.

City Name Population Title
Santa Cruz 64,317 The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
Watsonville 51,673 The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
Scotts Valley 11,995 City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Capitola 9,959 City in California
Soquel 9,644 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Rio Del Mar 9,216 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Ben Lomond 6,234 City in United States of America
Aptos 6,220 Town in California
Interlaken 5,606 Resort town in the Swiss canton of Bern
Boulder Creek 4,923 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Felton 4,057 Town of the United States
Amesti 3,478 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Day Valley 3,409 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Corralitos 2,326 Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California