Monterey Bay Area
View from our Campus
There are few locations more compelling to earn your degree or certificate than in the Monterey Bay Area of California. Our main campus is in Aptos, a small beach community near the center of Santa Cruz County.
Residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate amid redwood forests, sparkling beaches and rich farmland. Local cultural highlights include performing arts events, museums and galleries that showcase the work of artists in every medium. Annual events celebrate the area’s ethnic and cultural diversity, and our agricultural roots are honored weekly on campus at our Saturday morning Cabrillo Farmers Market.
Santa Cruz County is located along the coast of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and offers fantastic opportunities for surfing, scuba diving, sea kayaking and sailing. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the only major seaside amusement park on the entire West Coast. Dare to ride the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster, or take a spin on one of the oldest carousels still remaining where you can literally go for the brass ring.
Near and not-so-far
- Cabrillo is about 60 km/37 miles from San Jose, Monterey or Carmel and about 120 km/75 miles from San Francisco.
- We’re only four hours away from national landmarks Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.
- The world’s most innovative tech companies—such as Google, Apple, Yahoo!, HP, Adobe and Cisco Systems—are a short drive away in Silicon Valley.
- For nature lovers, you can visit the nearby Monterey Bay Aquarium or hike through Nisene Marks State Park, next door to Cabrillo’s Aptos campus.
What We Offer
Discover Your Passion Here
We're proud of the fact that breakthroughs happen at Cabrillo. We've had so many students discover theirs here. Read more >
Our Faculty and Staff
Among the strengths of Cabrillo College is our ability to attract and support excllent faculty and staff. Read more >
Campus Life
The more you are actively involved in campus life, the greater success you’ll have in college, no matter what your goals. Read more >
Job Skills
There are a lot of reasons to come to Cabrillo. Whatever your educational goal, we can help. Read more >
Monterey Bay Area
There are few locations more beautiful or compelling to earn your degree or certificate than in the Monterey Bay Area of California. Read more >
Students Speak Out
What students say about Cabrillo College:
"I am impressed with the affordability of Cabrillo and the availability of support services, as well as the dedication of the faculty members here."
"The faculty, staff, and administration at Cabrillo are a group of profound individuals who work diligently to empower students to succeed."
"I am impressed with the affordability of Cabrillo and the availability of support services, as well as the dedication of the faculty members here."
"If you are struggling with your classes, there are many services and people here at Cabrillo that will help guide you."
"At Cabrillo, you get dedicated counselors to guide you on your academic path and professors who inspire you to discover and achieve your dreams."
"The variety of classes and majors at Cabrillo is outstanding. There is so much to explore and really discover what interests you."
"If you need help and are open to work hard and seek out people here, Cabrillo will be there to ensure your success."
"Honors Program feels like a private school experience. Studying in a smaller group encourages participation and stretches academic abilities."
"What I love about Cabrillo is the quality of teachers and the wide and diverse range of class offerings"
