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Holy Cross Catholic Church first began as one of the 21 California missions: La Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz, giving its name to the city and county. We continue to grow, with a mission for the 21st century. Holy Cross reaches out to its own, its youth and pre-school children, its elderly; and to people and communities sometimes alienated from the Church in various ways.

Holy Cross, indeed, is about more than just buildings. Above all else, Holy Cross means family, community, inclusion, and service to others.

We are happy to have people from all around the world learning about our mission -- the church in action today, as well as in history. We hope you enjoy visiting Holy Cross Catholic Church!

Holy Cross Church is located at 126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, at the corner of Mission and High Streets, one block east of Highway 1, which turns into Mission Street within the city of Santa Cruz.

• Directions if driving from San Jose and points north along California Route 880 southbound (also called "Highway 17" Southbound): Take Highway 17 over the Santa Cruz mountains into Santa Cruz, where 17 will turn into Highway 1. Take Highway 1 North, following the signs to Half Moon Bay, through one stoplight. At the second stoplight, which is Mission Street, turn left and drive two short blocks to the Mission Plaza Park on your left. At Emmet Street (Holy Cross Elementary School is at the corner), turn left; the Mission is on the right, and Holy Cross Church is straight ahead.
• Directions if driving from San Francisco and points north along Highway 1 southbound: Take Highway 1 South all the way into Santa Cruz. Highway 1 turns into Mission Street. Follow Mission Street (8 stoplights from Western Drive) to the Mission Plaza Park on your left. At Emmet Street (Holy Cross Elementary School is at the corner), turn left; the Mission is on your right, and Holy Cross Church is straight ahead.
• Directions if driving from Monterey and points south along Highway 1 northbound: Take Highway 1 north into Santa Cruz, following the signs to Half Moon Bay, through one stoplight. At the second stoplight, which is Mission Street, turn left and drive two short blocks to the Mission Plaza Park on your left. At Emmet Street (Holy Cross Elementary School is at the corner), turn left; the Mission is on your right, and Holy Cross Church is straight ahead.