Moran Lake Beach
A county beach and lagoon park on East Cliff Drive with a lot, restroom and shower.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking lot with accessible spaces.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. 23000 block of E. Cliff Dr., Live Oak.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Sunrise to sunset.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Unknown – check locally
- Restrooms
Restroom.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Outdoor shower.
Verified · Santa Cruz County Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.