User:Roxanaescobedogarcia/sandbox

Santa Cruz Beach Flats

Generally recognized as the area between the Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk and the San Lorenzo River, the Beach Flats area of Santa Cruz, California spans about a 9-acre portion of the city. The area is primarily residential, but has has several hotels (due to its proximity to the Boardwalk) and a few other businesses. The area has a vibrant community, with extensive muraling throughout the area, a community center, a public health center and a public park. This area of Santa Cruz has received negative attention because of the amount of crime and violence it has seen