229 Laurel St
229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present for sale 229 Laurel St. Santa Cruz, a legacy drive-in restaurant site in the heart of the Downtown/SoLa transition area that is now strategically positioned for higher‑intensity mixed‑use redevelopment under the City’s recently adopted downtown expansion framework. The property offers a rare combination of strong existing foot and vehicle traffic, corner visibility, and near‑term upside as surrounding blocks transition to taller, denser residential and entertainment uses.
Property Highlights:
• Corner/near‑corner, signal‑adjacent parcel with strong visibility, prominent signage, and easy ingress/egress supporting both current QSR operations and future high‑density development.
• Walkable to Pacific Avenue, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, Kaiser Permanente Arena, and the broader downtown core, capturing both neighborhood and regional traffic.
• Exceptional covered‑land play: in‑place improvements provide interim income potential while the surrounding district transitions under the Downtown Plan Expansion, offering a clear path to long‑term mixed‑use or multifamily redevelopment consistent with the City’s growth objectives.
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Contacts
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Building Details
- For Sale $1,590,000
- Property Type Retail - Restaurant
- Property Size 1,150 SF
- Lot Size 8,015 SF
- Year Built 1948
- Date Updated Mar 31, 2026
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise (97) -
Transit Score ®
Good Transit (51) -
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise (99)
Location
- City Santa Cruz, CA
- Neighborhood Downtown Santa Cruz
- Zip Code 95060
- Market Central Coast
Points of Interest
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
0.67 miles
Water Taxi Flag Stop
1.25 miles
Water Taxi Stop
1.30 miles
Felton Roaring Camp
5.36 miles
USA Pro Gasoline
0.56 miles
Chevron
0.57 miles
76
0.59 miles
County Vehicles Only
0.67 miles
Shell
0.79 miles
APCO Gasoline
0.92 miles
Rotten Robbie
1.02 miles
Valero
1.03 miles
Gas & Shop
1.03 miles
South Pacific Avenue Parking Lot
0.13 miles
Seaside Company Employee Parking
0.13 miles
Wheel Works Parking Lot
0.14 miles
Elm Street Parking Lot
0.14 miles
Front Street South Parking Lot
0.15 miles
Police Department Parking Lot
0.16 miles
Laurel Street Extension Parking Lot
0.16 miles
Upper Front Street Parking Lot
0.16 miles
Layover Lot (Bus Parking only)
0.17 miles
True Olive Connection
0.27 miles
New Leaf Community Market
0.28 miles
Trader Joe's
0.40 miles
Awe Sum Organically
0.43 miles
La Plaza Market
0.49 miles
Beach Market
0.51 miles
Shopper's Corner
0.76 miles
Whole Foods Market
0.95 miles
Ross
1.04 miles
229 Laurel St Listing Summary
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What is the asking price at 229 Laurel St?
229 Laurel St is currently listed for sale at Contact for pricing.
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What is the total size of 229 Laurel St?
229 Laurel St has a total of 1,150 square feet.
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What is the year built for 229 Laurel St?
The year built for 229 Laurel St is 1948.
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