Santa Cruz County, California
Waterfalls Near Boulder Creek, CA
Boulder Creek has 12 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 4 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Castle Rock Falls, 7.0 miles north of town. Silver Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 10 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Boulder Creek.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Boulder Creek at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Boulder Creek, Ranked by Distance
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Castle Rock Falls
Castle Rock Falls is the closest named waterfall to Boulder Creek, 7.0 miles to the north in Santa Cruz County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek. Castle Rock State Park attraction with a viewing platform & nearby unusual rock formations.
- Rating
- 4.7 (25 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95033 (GPS 37.2263, -122.1059)
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Berry Creek Falls
Berry Creek Falls lies 8.4 miles west of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1697, -122.2647)
- Known for
- loop hike, redwoods, elevation gain, ferns, ancient redwoods
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls lies 8.9 miles northwest of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.9 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1777, -122.2705)
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Golden Falls
Golden Falls lies 9.0 miles northwest of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1791, -122.2722)
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Butano Falls
Butano Falls lies 13 miles northwest of Boulder Creek in San Mateo County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek. Its own nearest town is Portola Valley.
- Rating
- 3.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Mateo County, CA 94060 (GPS 37.2422, -122.3180)
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Maple Falls
Maple Falls lies 14 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek. A lengthy hike accesses this scenic waterfall cascading in a densely wooded area.
- Rating
- 4.8 (33 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95003 (GPS 37.0511, -121.8908)
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Fiver Finger Falls
Fiver Finger Falls lies 15 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Day Valley, CA 95003
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Basin Falls
Basin Falls lies 18 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Clara County, number 8 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8061)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 18 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Clara County, number 9 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8022)
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Black Rock Falls
Black Rock Falls lies 18 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Clara County, number 10 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0822, -121.8008)
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Triple Falls
Triple Falls lies 18 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Clara County, number 11 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0781, -121.7942)
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Uvas Falls
Uvas Falls lies 18 miles east of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Boulder Creek. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sveadal, CA 95037
Where the Waterfalls Are
Boulder Creek sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Boulder Creek: 7 to the east, 3 to the northwest, 1 to the north, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), and San Mateo County (1). The average distance is 13.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Boulder Creek
Castle Rock Falls (7.0 mi), Berry Creek Falls (8.4 mi), Silver Falls (8.9 mi), Golden Falls (9.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Boulder Creek
Butano Falls (13 mi), Maple Falls (14 mi), Fiver Finger Falls (15 mi), Basin Falls (18 mi), Upper Falls (18 mi), Black Rock Falls (18 mi), Triple Falls (18 mi), Uvas Falls (18 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Boulder Creek: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Boulder Creek, CA?
12 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Boulder Creek: 4 within 10 miles, 8 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Boulder Creek?
Castle Rock Falls in Santa Cruz County is the closest, about 7.0 miles north of Boulder Creek.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Boulder Creek?
Silver Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 10 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Berry Creek Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Boulder Creek in?
Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), and San Mateo County (1).
How does Boulder Creek compare with other California towns?
Boulder Creek ranks 9th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.