California · Checked Against SSA's Locator October 1, 2026
The Santa Cruz Social Security Office is in Santa Cruz, at 169 Walnut Avenue, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Watsonville Social Security Office, about 14 miles away.
169 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Call (800) 593-8523 for the Santa Cruz Social Security OfficeDirections to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-2436
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301
Watsonville, CA 95076
Call (800) 521-3385 for the Watsonville Social Security OfficeDirections to the Watsonville Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 571-2679
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
1480 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
Call (866) 348-5832 for the Campbell Social Security OfficeDirections to the Campbell Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 571-0644
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
6140 Cottle Rd
San Jose, CA 95123
Call (888) 383-1180 for the San Jose South Social Security OfficeDirections to the San Jose South Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 940-1991
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
1059 First Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Call (877) 452-4198 for the Gilroy Social Security OfficeDirections to the Gilroy Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-3378
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Cruz (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.
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SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Santa Cruz to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.
| ZIP code | Office SSA assigns | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 95060 | Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 95060 | 4.1 miles |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 95062 | 2.1 miles |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 95064 | 2.1 miles |
ZIP codes 95060, 95062 and 95064 go to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office, 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz.
Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Santa Cruz (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.
Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.
Scotts Valley is about 5.8 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95066, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Watsonville is about 15 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95019 and 95076) to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Los Gatos is about 18 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95030 and 95032) to the Campbell Social Security Office at 1480 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Day Valley is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95003, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Watsonville Social Security Office is closer to central Day Valley (about 7.9 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.
Bonny Doon is about 7.4 miles northwest of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95060, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95076, to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ben Lomond is about 7.7 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95005 and 95018) to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Aptos is about 7.9 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95003, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
La Selva Beach is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95076, to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Felton is about 5.1 miles northwest of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95018, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.
To book by phone, call the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at (800) 593-8523, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.
See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.
You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.
Santa Cruz Social Security Office: 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Santa Cruz to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.
The Santa Cruz Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.
SSA lists (800) 593-8523 for the Santa Cruz Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at (800) 593-8523 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.
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