Early voting locations in Santa Cruz County, California for November 3, 2026
You can vote early in Santa Cruz County from Monday, October 5 through Monday, November 2, 2026 at any of the 21 early voting sites listed below. Most sites are open 8:00AM-5:00PM; each site's own days and hours are under its address. On Election Day, November 3, you can vote at any of 21 vote centers in Santa Cruz County.
From the California Secretary of State's official list, checked October 14, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
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Santa Cruz County early voting sites (21)
- Bonny Doon Elementary School
1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Boulder Creek Fire Station
13230 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-8:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Cabrillo College - Room 2100B
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
October 24 - October 25: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - County Elections Office Room 310
701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
October 5 - October 9: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 12: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 13 - October 16: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 19 - October 23: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 24 - October 25: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Depot Park Plaza
119 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Episcopal Church Of St. John
125 Canterbury Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
October 31: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 1: 1:00PM-9:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Felton Public Library
6121 Gushee St, Felton, CA 95018
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - La Selva Beach Clubhouse
314 Estrella Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Live Oak Sheriff's Service Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Masonic Center
828 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust
85 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
October 24 - October 25: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
October 24 - October 25: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - South County Government Center
500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
October 5 - October 9: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 12: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 13 - October 16: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 19 - October 23: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 24 - October 25: 9:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - UCSC Stevenson Event Center
520 Cowell-Stevenson Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Votemobile
701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
October 8 - October 30: 7:00AM-8:00PM
November 1 - November 2: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions - Watsonville City Clerk's Office/Communit
275 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
October 5 - October 9: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 12 - October 16: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 17: 7:00AM-8:00PM
October 20 - October 23: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 26 - October 30: 8:00AM-5:00PM
October 31 - November 1: 9:00AM-5:00PM
November 2: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Directions
Santa Cruz County Election Day vote centers (21)
Tuesday, November 3. Polls close at 8 p.m.; if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
- Bonny Doon Elementary School
1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Directions - Boulder Creek Fire Station
13230 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Directions - Cabrillo College - Room 2100B
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Directions - County Elections Office Room 310
701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Directions - Depot Park Plaza
119 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Directions - Episcopal Church Of St. John
125 Canterbury Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Directions - Felton Public Library
6121 Gushee St, Felton, CA 95018
Directions - La Selva Beach Clubhouse
314 Estrella Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Directions - Live Oak Sheriff's Service Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Directions - Masonic Center
828 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Directions - New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Directions - Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust
85 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Directions - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Directions - Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Directions - Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Directions - Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Directions - Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Directions - South County Government Center
500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Directions - UCSC Stevenson Event Center
520 Cowell-Stevenson Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Directions - Votemobile
701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Directions - Watsonville City Clerk's Office/Communit
275 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Directions
Santa Cruz County early voting questions
Where can I vote early in Santa Cruz County?
At any of the 21 early voting sites on this page, from the California Secretary of State's list.
When does early voting start in Santa Cruz County?
Early voting in Santa Cruz County starts Monday, October 5, 2026 at the first sites to open. Some sites open later; each site's days are on this page.
When does early voting end in Santa Cruz County?
The last day of early voting in Santa Cruz County is Monday, November 2, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
What are the early voting hours in Santa Cruz County?
Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM. Check the site you plan to use before you go.
Where do I vote on Election Day in Santa Cruz County?
In this Voter's Choice Act county you can vote at any vote center in the county. Santa Cruz County lists 21 Election Day vote centers on this page. Tuesday, November 3. Polls close at 8 p.m.; if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
Who can vote early in Santa Cruz County?
Any registered voter in Santa Cruz County. In California you can vote at any early voting location in your county (vote centers in Voter’s Choice Act counties). Same-day voter registration is offered where marked.
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