Social Security Office
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65 or better is good. 45 to 64 is fair. Under 45 is poor.
Verified August 17, 2026

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ChatGPT
Not named
Asked “best social security office in Santa Cruz”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Social Security Administration was not mentioned.
Checked August 17, 2026
Perplexity
No answer
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Gemini
Named ✓
Asked “best social security office in Santa Cruz”
“The Social Security Administration has only one office in Santa Cruz, California.”
Checked August 17, 2026
Named by 1 of 2 assistants as of August 17, 2026. We have no answer on record from 1 more.
Reputation
Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.
The Social Security Administration in Santa Cruz is primarily known for its comprehensive services related to social security accounts, SSI benefits, and card replacements. Their online portal is a key resource for users.

The score, explained
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94% of social security offices in the registry score higher.
Scanned August 17, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and reviews & response — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.
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Typically busiest — Wednesday
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Questions
The business operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The business does not accept reservations; customers are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
The business is located at 169 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA.
The business provides parking options nearby, but specific details about parking availability are not provided.
The business is known for providing assistance with Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, and Medicare services.
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