Santa Cruz County, California
Waterfalls Near Day Valley, CA
There are 12 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Day Valley, 7 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Fiver Finger Falls, 0.9 miles north of town. Silver Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 10 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Day Valley.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Day Valley at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Day Valley, Ranked by Distance
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Fiver Finger Falls
Fiver Finger Falls is the closest named waterfall to Day Valley, 0.9 miles to the north in Santa Cruz County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley.
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Day Valley, CA 95003
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Maple Falls
Maple Falls lies 1.9 miles northwest of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley. 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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Basin Falls
Basin Falls lies 4.3 miles northeast of Day Valley in Santa Clara County, number 3 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8061)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 4.5 miles northeast of Day Valley in Santa Clara County, number 4 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8022)
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Black Rock Falls
Black Rock Falls lies 4.7 miles northeast of Day Valley in Santa Clara County, number 5 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0822, -121.8008)
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Triple Falls
Triple Falls lies 4.8 miles northeast of Day Valley in Santa Clara County, number 6 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0781, -121.7942)
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Uvas Falls
Uvas Falls lies 5.2 miles northeast of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sveadal, CA 95037
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Castle Rock Falls
Castle Rock Falls lies 19 miles northwest of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley. 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 24 miles northwest of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Day Valley. Its own nearest town is 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 25 miles northwest of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley. Its own nearest town is 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 25 miles northwest of Day Valley in Santa Cruz County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley. Its own nearest town is 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 29 miles northwest of Day Valley in San Mateo County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Day Valley. Its own nearest town is Portola Valley.
- Rating
- 3.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Mateo County, CA 94060 (GPS 37.2422, -122.3180)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Day Valley 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 Day Valley: 6 to the northwest, 5 to the northeast, and 1 to the north. They are spread across Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), and San Mateo County (1). The average distance is 12.3 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Day Valley
Fiver Finger Falls (0.9 mi), Maple Falls (1.9 mi), Basin Falls (4.3 mi), Upper Falls (4.5 mi), Black Rock Falls (4.7 mi), Triple Falls (4.8 mi), Uvas Falls (5.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Day Valley
Castle Rock Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Day Valley
Berry Creek Falls (24 mi), Silver Falls (25 mi), Golden Falls (25 mi), Butano Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Day Valley: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Day Valley, CA?
12 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Day Valley: 7 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Day Valley?
Fiver Finger Falls in Santa Cruz County is the closest, about 0.9 miles north of Day Valley.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Day Valley?
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 Day Valley in?
Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), and San Mateo County (1).
How does Day Valley compare with other California towns?
Day Valley ranks 8th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.