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STD Testing in Santa Cruz, California

6 STD and HIV testing locations in Santa Cruz.

Verify with the clinic before visiting. Hours, services, fees and appointment rules change. Call ahead to confirm. This directory is for information only and is not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

Dignity Health – Dignity Health Medical Group

1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 411, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · (831) 867-8063
Sliding scaleGonorrheaSyphilisHIV
Mon 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am – 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am – 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am – 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Doctors on Duty – Santa Cruz

615 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 425-7991
ChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilisHIV
Mon 8:00am – 6:00pm; Tue 8:00am – 6:00pm; Wed 8:00am – 6:00pm; Thu 8:00am – 6:00pm; Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm; Sat 8:00am – 2:00pm; Sun 8:00am – 2:00pm

Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County – STD Testing Services

1570 Soquel Dr, Ste 3, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · (831) 475-2200
Sliding scaleChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilisHerpesHIVRapid HIVHepatitis CHepatitis B
Mon 10:00am – 5:00pm; Tue 11:00am – 7:00pm; Wed 10:00am – 5:00pm; Thu 10:00am – 5:00pm

Santa Cruz Community Health – Womens Health Center

250 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 427-3500
Sliding scaleChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilisHIV
Mon 8:00am – 8:00pm; Tue 8:00am – 8:00pm; Wed 8:00am – 8:00pm; Thu 8:00am – 8:00pm; Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency – Santa Cruz Health Center

1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 454-4100
Sliding scaleChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilisHIVHepatitis C
Mon 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am – 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am – 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am – 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Sutter Health – Westside Center

1301 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 458-6300
ChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilisHerpesHIVHepatitis CHepatitis B
Mon 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am – 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am – 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am – 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Community health centers in Santa Cruz

These federally funded health centers (HRSA) offer primary care, usually on a sliding fee scale. Their STD testing services are not confirmed in our data. Call to confirm STD testing.

Dientes Community Dental Care - Capitola Road

1500 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 276-7010
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

Dientes Community Dental Clinic

1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · (831) 464-5409
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

East Cliff Family Health Center

1510 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 427-3500
Santa CRUZ Community Health Centers · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

Homeless Persons' Health Project Coral Street Clinic

115A Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 454-2080
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

Janus of Santa Cruz

718 Carmel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 462-1060
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

North County Mental Health

1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 454-4170
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

Pioneer Street Clinic

100 Pioneer St, Suite D, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 464-5411
County Of Santa CRUZ · Community health center (HRSA). Call to confirm STD testing.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get STD testing in Santa Cruz, CA?

This page lists 6 STD/HIV testing locations in Santa Cruz, CA from the CDC NPIN directory, plus 7 community health centers that may offer testing. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.

Is there free STD testing in Santa Cruz, CA?

None of the listed locations currently say they offer free STI or HIV testing. Some list sliding-scale fees or accept Medicaid. Call to ask about low-cost options.

Do I need an appointment?

2 locations here say no appointment is required. Others may need an appointment. Call before you go.

Can I get a rapid HIV test?

1 locations here list rapid HIV testing, which usually gives results during the same visit.

Which tests should I ask for?

Common tests include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV and sometimes herpes or hepatitis. Which ones you need depends on your situation, so a clinician can help you decide. CDC recommends everyone ages 13 to 64 get tested for HIV at least once.

Is STD testing confidential?

Health care providers must keep your health information private. Some public health clinics offer anonymous HIV testing. Ask the clinic about their privacy policy.

Data: CDC NPIN and HRSA. Page built 2026-11-03.