The Santa Cruz Mountains ("SCM") and San Lorenzo Valley ("SLV") region, encompassing areas such as Bonny Doon, Felton, Mt. Hermon, Lompico, Zayante, Boulder Creek, and Ben Lomond, is a beautiful natural escape from the bustle of nearby San Jose and Santa Cruz Cities. The region is situated on California's Central Coast in Santa Cruz County, and is known for its close proximity to Silicon Valley, where many people commute to work at places like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The Santa Cruz Mountains offer world-famous coastal redwood forests, temperate weather, and a variety of outdoor activities including: hiking or mountain biking, riding a steam train through the redwoods, and exploring the many swimming holes along the San Lorenzo River. Although Santa Cruz is probably best known for its iconic Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Mountains region offers a peaceful retreat. SLV and SCM can be categorized into the following areas: Felton, Mt. Hermon, Lompico/Zayante, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek and Bonny Doon. In 2023, 246 homes were sold in SLV, with an average price of $850,000 for a single-family home and $546,000 for condos/townhomes..