Santa Cruz Mountains | Vpedia - Empowering knowledge sharing

The Santa Cruz Mountains are a mountain range in California, United States. The range is composed of a variety of rock types, including granite, sandstone, and shale. The Santa Cruz Mountains are an important habitat for a number of migratory bird species, including the western tanager and the warbling vireo. The range has been home to a number of indigenous tribes, including the Ohlone and the Miwok, and is home to a number of significant cultural and historical sites, including the Mission Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.