Historical Soquel Cemetery

Decades of disrepair, and a fire hazard besides.

WHERE

Soquel, CA

SETTING

Neighborhood

PARTNER INSTITUTION

Jewish Community Center of Santa Cruz

Visit

Where it is

550 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073

What happens here

Find this Sacred Place

HOW IT CAME TO BE

An eyesore and a fire hazard.

The Need

The cemetery sits in the heart of mid-county, adjacent to the Temple Beth El Cemetery Annex, bordered by a two-lane road to the north and a deep ravine to the south. It has fallen into disrepair over decades, becoming both an eyesore and a fire hazard in the community.

The Vision

A thoughtfully restored and accessible environment where history, nature, and community can converge, honouring the past while creating a serene and contemplative space for all residents to connect, reflect, and take part in the ongoing care of a significant local landmark.