COVID-19 Testing

Information on when to get tested, how to access tests and use at-home COVID-19 tests

For assistance in scheduling a COVID-19 testing or vaccine appointment, call the Community Action Board helpline (831) 440-3556 (assistance is available in English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui).

Si ocupa asistencia para hacer una cita para pruebas y vacunas de COVID-19, llame a la línea de ayuda de la Junta de Acción Comunitaria (831) 440-3556 (la asistencia está disponible en inglés, español, mixteco y triqui).

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living including scheduling a vaccine and COVID-19 test appointment. Get connected with DIAL by phone call, text message or videophone at: (888) 677-1199, or email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.

Find a nearby testing location in California at MyTurn.ca.gov. 

People without health insurance do not have to pay for COVID-19 testing at Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) locations. Uninsured patients can search for a nearby ICATT location by using the CDC No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator. 

Individuals interested in any of these testing sites should contact the testing provider or visit the testing provider website for the most current information, including holiday hours.

COVID-19 Testing Sites

Cabrillo College Student Health Center
6500 Soquel Drive,
Aptos CA 95003
Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm
831-479-6435
healthservices@cabrillo.edu
County Health Center-Santa Cruz
1080 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm
831-454-4100
PCR testing for registered patients, by appointment only
County Health Center-Watsonville
1430 Freedom Blvd, Suite D
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mon - Thurs 8am-5:30pm,
Fri 8am-4:30pm
831-763-8400
PCR testing for registered patients, by appointment only.
CruzMedMo
626 Frederick Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
(831) 230-0588
or text (831) 226-8385
Rapid PCR testing, same day results
Now accepting most insurances
Doctors on Duty – Aptos
6800 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm,
Phone: 831-662-3611
No appointment required, Rapid and PCR testing available  
Doctors on Duty – Santa Cruz
615 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm,
Sat-Sun: 9am-3pm
Phone: 831-425-7991
No appointment required, Rapid and PCR testing available  
Doctors on Duty – Watsonville
1505 Main St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm,
Sat-Sun: 9am-3pm
Phone: 831-722-1444
No appointment required, Rapid and PCR testing available  
Kaiser Permanente - Scotts Valley
5615 Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-3:30pm
831-430-2700
For members, by appointment only
Kaiser Permanente – Watsonville
1931 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Monday: 1:30pm-4:45pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:15 pm, 1:45pm-4:30pm
831-768-6600
For members, by appointment only
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers 
East Cliff Family Health Center 
21507 E Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Mon - Thurs 8am – 8 pm,
Fri 8am – 4 pm
831-427-3500
PCR testing for registered patients, by appointment only
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers 
Women’s Health Center
250 Locust St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mon - Thurs 8am – 8 pm,
Fri 8am – 4 pm
831-427-3500
PCR testing for registered patients, by appointment only
Sutter Health/PAMF - Santa Cruz Urgent Care
2025 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-2pm, closed for lunch 12-12:30pm
Sat 8:00am- 12:00pm
831-458-5537
Appointments through myhealthonline only, Sutter patients only, PCR tests only
Sutter Health/PAMF - Watsonville Urgent Care
550 S. Green Valley Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
831-458-5865
Appointments through myhealthonline only, Sutter patients only, PCR tests only

COVID-19 Treatment

Treatments must be started early, so don't delay testing. Everyone 12 years and older who tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms should ask a doctor about treatment.

If you tested positive for COVID-19, are having symptoms, and are unable to connect with a medical provider within 24 hours of your positive test, you can call (833) 686-5051 or make an appointment at www.sesamecare.com/COVID for a free telehealth visit. All providers have access to a translation service and can prescribe COVID-19 medication if appropriate.

COVID-19 medications Paxlovid and Lagevrio are currently free for anyone in California, regardless of patient’s insurance or immigration status. If you incurred a cost for getting either medication, the California Department of Public Health can follow up with the pharmacy provider on your behalf to seek reimbursement. You may submit a complaint by either calling the State COVID-19 hotline 833-422-4255, emailing CDPHtherapeutics@cdph.ca.gov, or completing this online form. 

While treatments can prevent hospitalization and death, they are not a substitute for vaccination. Vaccination remains the safest, most effective way to protect you from COVID-19. 

For more information see: