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Twin Lakes State Beach

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Wetsuits recommended for September
Wetsuits recommended for September
Empty beach on a weekday
Empty beach on a weekday
Beautiful warm sunny day at the beach (78°F, 9mph, 58%)
Beautiful warm sunny day at the beach (78°F, 9mph, 58%)
Twins lake
Twins lake
There is shade to walk in
There is shade to walk in
The beach is not that busy during the off season
The beach is not that busy during the off season
2875 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
+1 (831) 427-4868
https://www.parks.ca.gov

Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, offers a picturesque mile of sandy shoreline ideal for swimming and picnicking, along with opportunities for birdwatching at the adjacent Schwans Lake. The park is also a hub for various recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, and windsurfing, catering to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

The beach is conveniently located near the small craft harbor in downtown Santa Cruz, making it easily accessible for visitors. Additionally, Twin Lakes State Beach is committed to enhancing the coastal environment through community involvement and educational programs, supported by local organizations.

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4.5138 reviews
Nancy B.
5/10/2025

We were there on a chilly afternoon, but enjoyed eating at a restaurant right on the beach and watching the waves. It was pretty crowded even for a chilly day, but we found an accessible spot...

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Mitchell K.
11/18/2024

Always a good time at Twin Lakes beach but it can get very busy when eatger is hot and even busier on holiday weekends. We live in Los Gatos so we typically grab a sandwish from Los Gatos Meats...

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Jessica W.
12/26/2024

前兩天我們來Santa Cruz 渡假,居然遇到百年來第一次碼頭因為風浪太大自己掉下來的新聞,很多的殘骸都被漂到海灘上了,所以我們跟很多外國人一樣,那邊去看看畫畫,也早一點照片聽說老外也都會把東西撿回去,那這一點我就不必了,海灘是漂亮的,我們一直走走走走到最後面的light house, 當天,風浪仍是很大!

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Negar T.
9/29/2024

Twins lake have excellent view in sunset. Great place to walk, watch the gorgeous view of beach and sunset. I definitely recommend this lovely place.

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Gabrielle B.
10/12/2024

Beautiful beach in Santa Cruz. There is parking which is pretty affordable and bathrooms in the parking lot. The beach is very large and offers amazing views of a lighthouse and of course, the ocean.

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