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Boulder Creek

California, United States · North America

About Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ben Lomond, 60km from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Boulder Creek is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 4,923, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Boulder Creek sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boulder Creek to your route.

About Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek is a 7.9-mile-long (13 km) stream tributary of the San Lorenzo River in the U.S. state of California. Its drainage basin consists of approximately 11.3 square miles (29.3 km2) of Santa Cruz County. Its main stem begins high in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. It flows generally

Read more south, through the Park and unincorporated community of Boulder Creek, before finally emptying into the San Lorenzo River in the community's downtown.

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Where is Boulder Creek located?

Boulder Creek is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.1261 latitude, -122.1222 longitude.

What is the population of Boulder Creek?

Boulder Creek has a population of approximately 4,923 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,923
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.1261, -122.1222

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Essential numbers in United States

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Boulder Creek

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Monterey Bay Aquarium

World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Boulder Creek

  • 61 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 64 km17-Mile DriveLegendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.

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