CLOSE IN / FAR AWAY
One of the rarest and most desirable qualities in all of Santa Cruz County - where a relatively small amount of  buildable land remains between the summit areas of the mountains and the white sandy beaches bordering the Bay - is the ability to find something quite close in to all the wonderful cultural amenities and conveniences of shopping, schools and services that are available at the same time you feel removed from the frantic nature of the madding crowd.

Living in some of the most beautiful spots along the Coast can easily cost you a twenty minute drive each way to and from home and civilization whether you just want a quick video rental, a simple quart of milk or a nice glass of wine in a good restaurant. Maybe you like to visit a book store and a coffee shop as part of your daily routine. Perhaps your kids are active in soccer or softball. In addition to riding horses you just might like to hit the surf and catch a few waves every morning before work.

Whatever it is you most desire in life – its nice to know that sometimes you can get it all – or at least most of it.  Being incredibly close-in doesn’t have to intrude on your that oh-so-far-away feeling you can cherish from your own rural retreat setting located in just the right spot. 

Mockingbird Ridge is minutes from Highway 1 and just two miles from the beaches of Manesa, Seascape and Rio Del Mar.  Deluxe Foods is a five minute drive and Surf City Coffee is off the same exit. Come and explore what it feels like to be in the exact right spot.