Twin Lakes State Beach
A wide, sheltered beach on the east side of Santa Cruz Harbor, popular for bonfires.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
From 5th to 14th avenues, Live Oak.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on the east side of the harbor (6 ft leash).
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restrooms.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Showers
Outdoor showers.
Verified · California State 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
Campfires allowed in fire rings.
Verified · City of Santa Cruz · checked Oct 3, 2026
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.