<p>Is the hippy population too big? Does it rain a lot? How often is it foggy? How many people attend athletic events? How far is the closest beach where you can surf? What is the atmosphere like?</p>
<p>I'm just wondering if I should consider this school when it comes time to do my applications?</p>
<p>You live in California ...go visit!!
The campus is gorgeous - close to the ocean, and the atmosphere is relaxed but serious. The hippie culture of the 60s lives under the surface, but it's not something that would jump out at you if you are already a California native with a fairly relaxed attitude to begin with.</p>
<p>But, go see it.
Weather stats can be found online. :)</p>
<p>dont go to santa cruz if you're looking for great athletics... that
s pretty much down.</p>
<p>santa cruz is really pretty...but its scary at night. All these huge TALL trees sprouting up from like 100 feet below...I remember my substitute teacher telling us about how scared he was when he was walking around at night. </p>
<p>anyways, yes its close to the beach and really pretty. The people seemed nice too...</p>