The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area 

The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area is a non-regulatory designation made by Congress to honor and celebrate the region's contribution to America's history while also stimulating heritage-based economic development and geo-tourism in the region. 

We envision a Santa Cruz Valley landscape where natural treasures and cultural traditions thrive.

Our mission is to connect people to the historic and cultural foundations and the living landscapes of the Santa Cruz Valley and actively work towards its long-term stewardship.