Pasatiempo, California facts for kids
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Pasatiempo
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 Pasatiempo, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.884 sq mi (2.289 km2) |
| • Land | 0.884 sq mi (2.289 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,093 |
| • Density | 1,236.4/sq mi (477.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95060
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| Area code(s) | 831 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583108 |
Pasatiempo is a small community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Its name means "Pastime" in Spanish. It is located near State Route 17, between the towns of Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz.
Pasatiempo sits about 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 1,093 people lived there. The area uses the ZIP Code 95060 and area code 831.
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History of Pasatiempo
Pasatiempo was created by a remarkable woman named Marion Hollins. She was a famous golfer who won the U.S. Amateur Golf title in 1921. She also led the US team in the 1932 Curtis Cup golf tournament.
Marion Hollins' Vision
In the 1920s, Marion Hollins moved to California. She helped create the Cypress Point golf club. She hired a famous golf course designer, Alister MacKenzie, for the project. MacKenzie even said she helped design one of the most famous holes at Cypress Point.
After this, Marion Hollins decided to build her own sports and housing community. On January 12, 1928, she announced her plans. She called the new area Pasatiempo Estates. It was just outside Santa Cruz, California.
Building the Community
Marion Hollins hired William Wurster, a well-known architect, to build her home. This house still stands today in Pasatiempo. She also brought in Alister MacKenzie again. He designed the golf course for Pasatiempo Golf Club. The course opened in September 1929. A famous golfer named Bobby Jones played in the opening match. Alister MacKenzie even built his own home in Pasatiempo, right next to the golf course.
Challenges and Legacy
Marion Hollins had big plans for Pasatiempo. She wanted to include a steeplechase course (for horse racing), riding paths, a park, and a beach club. However, the Great Depression made it hard to finish all her plans.
In 1940, Marion Hollins left Pasatiempo. She moved to Monterey, California, where she later passed away. Today, the Pasatiempo Golf Club is still very famous. It is known as one of the top 100 golf clubs. The community also still has the original clubhouse, which is now called the "Hollins House." There is also a swimming pool and tennis courts.
Geography of Pasatiempo
Pasatiempo is a small area of land. According to official reports, it covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People
Pasatiempo is a small community. In 2010, about 1,041 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,093 people.
Who Lives in Pasatiempo?
Most people living in Pasatiempo are White. There are also smaller groups of Asian, African American, and Native American residents. About 8% of the people in Pasatiempo are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most people in Pasatiempo live in family homes. Many households are made up of married couples. The average household has about 2 to 3 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. About 16% of the population is under 18 years old. A large number of residents are older adults. About 27% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age in Pasatiempo is around 53 years old. Most homes in Pasatiempo are owned by the people who live in them.
See also
In Spanish: Pasatiempo (California) para niños
