San Lorenzo River
The San Lorenzo River drains the largest watershed in Santa Cruz County, and bisects the City of Santa Cruz before emptying into Monterey Bay.
- Carey Casey, "Down By the Riverside: How Santa Cruz Lost and Re-found Its Connection to the San Lorenzo River", Santa Cruz County History Journal Number 9, p20.
Tributaries include (north to south):
- Kings Creek
- Bear Creek
- Boulder Creek
- Love Creek
- Zayante Creek
- Bennett Creek
- Branciforte Creek