The Most Scientifically Advanced in Santa Cruz
World Census researchers quantified national scientific advancement by quizzing random citizens about quantum chromodynamics, space-time curvature and stem cell rejuvenation therapies. Responses based on Star Trek were discarded.
As a region, Santa Cruz is ranked 1,332nd in the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
 | Nation | WA Category | Motto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  The Beach Community of The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | New York Times Democracy | “100 Years Of Memories” | |
| 2. |  The Facilities of The Santa Cruz Wharf | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Gateway To The Bay” | |
| 3. |  The Utopia of Main Beach | Liberal Democratic Socialists | “Life's A Beach” | |
| 4. |  The Utopia of Santa Cruz Beach | Liberal Democratic Socialists | “Life's A Beach” | |
| 5. |  The Utopia of Cowell Beach | Democratic Socialists | “Life's A Beach” | |
| 6. |  The Republic of The Elastic Waistband | Tyranny by Majority | “I can finally touch my toes!” |
