Twin Lakes State Beach

The Park is currently OPEN.

Contact Number

  • (831) 427-4868

Park Accessibility Information

Park Hours

  • Call the beach

Park Activities

Yes
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching
Hiking Trails

Park Facilities

e-bike icon E-Bike Locations
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Restrooms / Showers
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Boating

Brochures

Park Directions

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The small craft harbor in downtown Santa Cruz is approximately in the middle of Twin Lakes State Beach, which extends for a distance parallel to East Cliff Drive and Portola Drive.

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The small craft harbor in downtown Santa Cruz is approximately in the middle of Twin Lakes State Beach, which extends for a distance parallel to East Cliff Drive and Portola Drive. The beach has a mile of sandy shoreline, popular for swimming and picnicking. The park’s adjacent Schwan's lake is a good location for bird watching.


Parking
For parking information, please visit http://www.dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/ParkingPrograms.aspx.


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