Twin Lakes State Beach - Santa Cruz, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hotshoe
N 36° 57.760 W 121° 59.870
10S E 589213 N 4091200
Mile long sandy beach from Schwann Lake past Santa Cruz harbor along East Cliff
Waymark Code: WM51TM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wilkintj
Views: 12

Although this is a state park, there is no gate or entrance fee, which makes this one of the most popular state beaches. The coords listed are for the main pedestrian entrance at the foot of Seventh Avenue, near the east end of the beach. The beach runs along East Cliff drive to the Santa Cruz harbor, including what is popularly known as "Harbor beach" in front of the restaurants at the harbor.
Twin Lakes State Beach also includes Seabright State Beach, which has a separate name but not a separate status with the state park system. Seabright beach lies just west of the harbor, running as far as the San Lorenzo River.
Facilities include restrooms, (cold) showers, and foot rinse station. There are no picnic tables or barbecue grills but there are a dozen fire rings on the sand, and bonfires are allowed in the rings if you bring your own wood.

This state park also includes Schwann Lagoon, just inland of the beach, which is an interesting area for birdwatching.
Park Type: Day use

Activities:
swimming, surfing, picnicking, kite flying, wildlife watching


Link to Park: [Web Link]

Additional Entrance Points: N 36° 57.770 W 122° 00.030

Park Fees: Not listed

Background: Not listed

Date Established?: Not listed

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