Gas prices in Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA
Gas prices in Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area in California.
Santa Cruz runs $0.04 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. It is the 23 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Santa Cruz in California, so you can see whether paying $6.07 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura, CA | $6.02 | −$0.05 |
| Napa, CA | $6.02 | −$0.05 |
| Merced, CA | $6.02 | −$0.04 |
| Oakland, CA | $6.04 | −$0.03 |
| Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | $6.07 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | +$0.01 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | +$0.03 |
| Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA | $6.10 | +$0.03 |
| San Diego, CA | $6.11 | +$0.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Santa Cruz right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.07 per gallon across Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.32, premium $6.56 and diesel $8.64.
Is gas cheaper in Santa Cruz than the rest of California?
No — Santa Cruz runs $0.04 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
Where does Santa Cruz rank in California?
Santa Cruz is the 23th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Santa Cruz higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 31.0% higher than this time last year ($4.63/gal then, $6.07 now).