California county · 11 named communities
Santa Cruz County gas prices
$6.08 / gal Regular average · 62 locations
How we compare prices
Regular gasoline only. We compare the county average today with its average yesterday and on the same date last month. Each average uses the available stations at that time, with prices no more than 36 hours old. The mix of stations and payment conditions can change, so this is an indicative county trend.
Yesterday: Oct 21, 2026: $6.143/gal, 58 locations. Last month: Sep 22, 2026: 0 locations. Cutoffs use the same local time in California; a shorter month uses its last day. Monthly comparisons need at least 3 stations on each date; daily comparisons need 12. Past averages are reconstructed from recorded observations.
Current county averages
Santa Cruz County price benchmark
Median $6.05 · middle 80% $5.75–$6.40
62 current station prices
Median $6.46 · middle 80% $6.19–$6.71
22 current station prices
Median $6.60 · middle 80% $6.30–$6.90
31 current station prices
Median $8.73 · middle 80% $8.07–$8.97
26 current station prices
WorthStop rebuilds this county aggregate from the latest eligible price at each covered station. Individual timestamps vary and posted prices can change.
Source: WorthStop.Local driving guide
Monterey Bay communities and mountain approaches
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Santa Cruz County includes coastal communities around northern Monterey Bay and portions of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A shoreline visit and a mountain approach can use different roads.
Plan your fuel stop
For Santa Cruz County travel, compare stops on the route to the actual beach, town or mountain destination. Check current access conditions separately when planning a remote approach.
Compare local benchmarks
Regular gas prices by city in Santa Cruz County
2 city benchmarks with eligible prices. Lower averages describe these samples, not a guaranteed saving at a particular station. Coverage differs between cities; compare your route before making a detour.
Santa Cruz
$5.99/ gal averageMedian $5.98 · 19 Regular prices
Watsonville
$6.08/ gal averageMedian $6.05 · 16 Regular prices
How Santa Cruz County compares
The current regular average is $0.03 per gallon above the California average.
The middle 80% of Regular prices spans $5.75 to $6.40.
What that spread means
Across a 10-gallon purchase, the current middle-range difference is about $6.50 before detour fuel and time.
Coverage in this benchmark
62 Regular-price locations across 56 postal codes and 11 named communities.
Why your route still matters
A county average is context, not a station recommendation. WorthStop compares grade, gallons, vehicle MPG and actual extra driving for each trip.