Soquel, CA Houses for sale Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.2M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $3K |
| Highest Price | $3.2M |
| Total Listings | 27 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $575 |
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Why buy a house in Soquel? More than meets the eye in visual appeal, Soquel, California embodies scenic charm, natural beauty, and culinary delights—cultural attractions and shopping alike. Soquel makes a perfect blend of these outdoor adventures with its farm-to-table dining, artistic expression, and boutique browsing in memorable experiences for visitors and residents alike.
Soquel has had a presence for several hundred years. Initially inhabited by the Sokel Native American tribe, the area underwent its first extensive development with the logging industry. Soquel slowly transformed from logging to a town focused on tourism. In current times, Soquel blends the past in perfect fashion with the present to offer their guests historic charm and delightful experiences at teaching their vibrant cultural and natural heritage.
Soquel Facts:
Population - 10,800
Weather - Mild with coastal influence Size- 4.6 square miles
ELEVATION: About 30 feet above sea level
Soquel is an ideal starting point for self-guided wine tasting tours, with vineyards draping the hills above town. Winding two-lane roads lead north through the mountains to numerous other wineries. Further up Main Street beyond the antique shops sits Bargetto Winery, a historic local winery that has been producing wine since 1933. Soquel is the gateway to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, home to many other notable wineries located on Glen Haven Road and Old San Jose Road.
- Bargetto Winery 3535 N. Main St. Soquel CA 95073
- Anna Jean Cummings Park (locally known as Blueball Park) 461 Old San Jose Rd Soquel CA 95073
- Granny Purps Dispensary 2649 41st Ave Soquel CA 95073
- Kennolyn Camps 8205 Glen Haven Rd Soquel CA 95073
- Soquel Village 4700 Soquel Dr Soquel CA 95073
- Soquel Vineyards 8063 Glen Haven Road Soquel CA 95073
- Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery 7099 Glen Haven Rd. Soquel CA 95073
- Santa Cruz Haunted Tours Ideal Deck at the base of the Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz CA 95060
Overlooking Soquel Creek, this world-famous restaurant, Shadowbrook Restaurant offers guests a scenic journey through lush gardens and waterfalls to reach its dining room, where creative specials complement traditional Prime Rib in an atmosphere of Old-World charm and grace. The beautiful and popular Rockroom Lounge, a separate destination for lunch and casual fare, is another highlight.
History
The name Soquel remains somewhat vague even in the founding of Mission Santa Cruz in 1791. Some tales describe the area as being occupied by the Sokel Native American tribe, while others refer to Suquer, a native leader who lived along the nearby creek. More certain is the fact that this California town was founded in 1853 and that the locals pronounce it "so-KELL."
The Spanish Portolà expedition was the first European exploration of Alta California, and it crossed the area on October 15, 1769. As they traveled northwest up the coast, they would camp at one of the creeks, but which creek is not known, as the expedition diaries do not give adequate descriptions. But Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi, who was with the expedition, recorded in his diary that they "halted on the side of a small stream, some four yards broad, with a deep channel, and much azure colored water, flowing so vigorously that it foams and forms whirlpools. It has margins of cottonwoods and alders. From its depth, it is perhaps impossible to utilize for irrigating all the plain through which it flows." Translated Herbert Bolton, based on the description, believed the location to be Soquel Creek.
Martina Castro, daughter of José Joaquín Castro who with his family was part of the second De Anza expedition to Alta California, where he arrived in 1775, was granted Rancho Soquel by governor José Figueroa in 1833. She was but one of many Castro siblings to become a ranchero in California.
In the Californio era, cattle were free-grazing on the Soquel and Soquel Augmentation Ranchos. In the aftermath of 1848, fortune seekers soon stripped the region's "red gold" – its redwood forests – to frame California's pioneer settlements. Founded in 1852, Soquel grew in the 1860s to the sound of logging in the mountains, with goods shipping from the wharf at Soquel Landing. Incorporated in 1874, a railroad traveled down the coast, and beachside resort Camp Capitola was born. The mills fell silent, and gradually Soquel began its turn toward agriculture.
The logging industry played a leading role in shaping the historical development of Soquel, California. A town rich in its historical development, in the 19th and early 20th centuries its lush forests of towering redwoods and Douglas firs initiated an "boom era" as timber cut from the area met burgeoning demands from a fast-growing California. Along Soquel Creek, sawmills emerged, turning raw logs into the lumber that built homes, bridges, and ships. However, such a lucrative industry nearly altered local ecosystems, depleting forests and causing ecologic changes.
In 1965, Soquel was the location of the first "Acid Test" party.
In 2021, the coastal town of Soquel, California had a population of 10,800 people. The median age was 41.6 years old and the median household income was $107,114. From 2020 to 2021, Soquel's population grew slightly from 10,721 to 10,806, representing a 0.8% increase. Over the same period, the median household income rose more significantly from $96,434 to $107,114, an 11.1% increase. The largest ethnic groups were White non-Hispanic (70.7%), White Hispanic (10.4%), Hispanic two or more races (5.85%), non-Hispanic two or more races (4.07%), and Hispanic other (3.86%). No households reported speaking primarily a non-English language at home. The vast majority (95%) of residents were U.S. citizens. In 2021, the median property value was $747,600 and the homeownership rate was 73.5%. Most residents commuted by driving alone, with an average commute time of 27.1 minutes.
The "Land of the Medicine Buddha" in Soquel, California is a peaceful Tibetan Buddhist retreat center surrounded by lush redwood forests. The sanctuary is dedicated to the Medicine Buddha, known for compassion and healing. Visitors can practice meditation and rituals to find inner peace and connection to the divine. The atmosphere is spiritual with prayer wheels, flags, and statues creating a sense of reverence. The Medicine Buddha statue overlooks the sanctuary, offering blessings and healing to those seeking restoration. Whether drawn to Tibetan Buddhism or just seeking tranquility, this sanctuary provides a transformative and rejuvenating experience.
Community Organizations
- Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce
- Land of Medicine Buddha
- Masonic Lodge Soquel-Pajaro
- Soquel Creek Water District
Spiritual Organizations
- Congregational Church of Soquel
- Inner Light Ministries
- Seventh-day Adventist Soquel Conference Center
Points of Interest
Schools
- Beach High School
- Main Street School
- New Horizons School
- Soquel Elementary School
- Soquel High School
- Soquel Union School District
- Tara Redwood School
Restaurants
Cafe Cruz
Categories: American Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
2621 41st Ave., Soquel CA 95073
Tortilla Flats Restaurant
Categories: Bars, French Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants, Nightlife, Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
4616 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Little Tampico
Categories: Bars, Foods, Mexican Restaurants, Nightlife, Restaurants
2605 S Main St., Soquel CA 95073
Carpo's Restaurant
Categories: American Restaurants, Foods, Restaurants
2400 Porter St., Soquel CA 95073
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
Categories: Restaurants, Thai Restaurants, Asian Restaurants
5050 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Discretion Brewing
Categories: American Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Nightlife, Restaurants
2703 41st Ave, Ste A, Soquel CA 95073
Sunrise Cafe
Categories: American Restaurants, Breakfast/Cafe Restaurants, Cafes, Restaurants
4718 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
El Chipotle Taqueria
Categories: Fast Food, Mexican Restaurants, Restaurants, Burrito Places
4724 Soquel DrSoquel CA 95073
Michael's on Main
Categories: American Restaurants, Caterers, Concerts, Event Planning, Food Services, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Beer Gardens 2591 S Main St., Soquel CA 95073
D'anna's Deli
Categories: Caterers, Event Planning, Food Services, Italian Restaurants, Restaurants
2841 Porter St., Soquel CA 95073
Round Table Pizza
Categories: Pizza Restaurants, Restaurants
2690 41st Ave., Soquel CA 95073
Vinocruz Wine Bar
Categories: Bars, Markets and Specialty Foods, Mediterranean Restaurants, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Wine Shops
4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Golden Buddha
Categories: Chinese Restaurants, Restaurants
4610 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
La Cabaña Taqueria
Categories: Mexican Restaurants, Restaurants
3070 Porter Street, Soquel CA 95073
Peking Chinese
Categories: Chinese Restaurants, Restaurants
2623 41st Ave., Soquel CA 95073
Panda Express
Categories: Chinese Restaurants, Restaurants
2740 41st Avenue #C, Soquel CA 95073
The Fish Lady
Categories: Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
2510 S Main St., Soquel CA 95073
Holy Smokes Country BBQ and Catering
Categories: Barbeque, Caterers, Event Planning, Food Services, Restaurants
2800 S Rodeo Gulch Rd., Soquel CA 95073
Ming's Palace Restaurant Of Soquel
Categories: Chinese Restaurants, Restaurants
4720 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Aj's Market & Natural Foods
Categories: American Restaurants, Automotive, Delis and Meats, Markets and Specialty Foods, Gas Stations, Restaurants
5955 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Bangkok West Thai Cuisine
Categories: Restaurants, Thai Restaurants
2505 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos CA 95073
Aldo's
Categories: Italian Restaurants, Restaurants
4628 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Ray Ray's Grill and Catering
Categories: Barbeque, Caterers, Event Planning, Food Services, Restaurants
4714 Soquel Dr., Soquel CA 95073
Home Restaurant
Categories: Caterers, Event Planning, Food Services, Restaurants
3101 N Main St., Soquel CA 95073
Rancho Grande Llc
Categories: Mexican Restaurants, Restaurants
3621 N Main St., Soquel CA 95073
Aragonas Italian Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants
2591 S Main St., Soquel CA 95073
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